While summer is now in full swing and most field day events are long over I still thought I would share how I made the field day station signs for our school and you can pin for later. These station signs are completely portable, self standing and the game names are interchangeable which makes them... Read more
Field Day.... it's one of those special days that I absolutely loved as a child. As a teacher, I must admit, I don't love it quite so much. Now, I mainly look forward to it because it signals the end
It’s time to get excited about Field Day! Students and teachers look forward to this day because it gets them outside and having fun with new and exciting activities. Another great aspect of Field Day is it teaches kids the … Read More
I cannot believe today was our last day of school! It is somewhat bittersweet- as elated as I am to breath a little now that it is summer break, but I am going to miss my class- they were an amazing bunch! I received this fun note today from the parents of one of my kiddos as an end-of-the-year momento: Too stinkin' cute, right? Now, I will admit, I have no exciting last day pictures for you (unless you really want to see an empty classroom), but I do have some pictures that I hadn't got around to posting yet from our Field Day extravaganza on Friday as well as our lovely class t-shirts! Here are some photos of my "Top 3" favorite "Field Day" events: 1. The balloon pop relay Some had technique... Others..not so much! ;) 2. The pizza box relay (stack one more each time a student comes back to the line) You better believe we had some flying boxes! 3. Beach Ball Relay- carry it down and back with two people in between your bodies without using your hands Some got quite creative toward the end... You may have noticed the adorable red t-shirts my kiddos were wearing. They were created by Whitney Daniels designs. I got the idea for ordering from this wonderful company from Molly over at Lessons with Laughter. Her class got some cute ones as well! Here is an up close of our class shirt: They were so simple to make. Each kid just drew their face on a notecard and wrote their name. I mailed them all in and voila! Instant class tees! We of course had to do ours "superkid" themed. Notice that all of my students faces are equipped with super hero glasses! Too cute! I must do these again next year!
I was lucky to have an EXCELLENT P.E. Specialist at my school who did an amazing job every day to get kids moving. She would also put on a fabulous Field Day at the end of every school year. Since not everyone has my fabulous Shanna, I thought I would put together some ideas for Field Day/End of Year Activities that are quick and easy.
The most fun water games ever! Water balloon games, water slide games, and slip n slide games! Tons of games for any age!
Does your school do field day? Our grade level does one every year. It’s so much fun for the kids and a great way to build grade level community. Something that I know has been a help on our team each year is to have a great plan early. We ask for...Read More »
I was lucky to have an EXCELLENT P.E. Specialist at my school who did an amazing job every day to get kids moving. She would also put on a fabulous Field Day at the end of every school year. Since not everyone has my fabulous Shanna, I thought I would put together some ideas for Field Day/End of Year Activities that are quick and easy.
Engage your students and get them applying all they learned this year with these hands-on and fun end of the year STEM activities.
It’s my first day of school! I love this time of year, all fresh starts and possiblities! Team builder games are one of my favorite things to do in the classroom during the first few weeks …
After state testing is over, it’s time to celebrate with some fun activities for students! From scavenger hunts and science experiments to art projects and field trips, there are plenty of ways to keep your students engaged and entertained. Here are 25 ideas of what to do after state testing that will help you plan a day or week full of exciting activities for your students.
My fourth grade classroom houses some of my favorite things in the world. Obviously the students are my most favorite. But behind them are sparkles of magic that make my room feel oh-so-special. You know when
Lots of FUN, Free Printable Zoo Scavenger Hunts for kids toddler-6th grade. Simple and advanced animal scavenger hunt ideas!
12 FREE field day games and signs to entertain your students for the end of the year. If you are allowed to do water activities, Drip, Drip, Drop is a must!
The days are getting longer, and summer is at out heels! Let's get those kids out of our classrooms for a fun in the Sun field day!
Next week is our last week. This calls for a special team meeting in which we come up with a survival plan. Task Number 1 What Should We Teach This...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then clip art is worth (at least) a hundred words! So... I added clip art to the usual note home about Field Day in hopes that my message would be received and the families would be reminded in an efficient way. Pages Included: ~ one full sheet sized note home ~ one half sheet sized note home Note: I sent this home the day before Field Day. I had my students color it after their morning work so that it would give them one more reason to show their parents. Then, as a result, HOPEFULLY the students would remember all of their necessities. I hope that you enjoy them! I would love to hear from you if you were able to use them. Have a great Field Day! Carrie Other items that may interest you: Spring Writing Activities ~ Some are similar in format to the "How to Catch a Leprechaun" FREEBIE Easter Eggs ~ Craft with Opinion Writing Activity Easter: How to be an Egg-spert at an Egg Hunt ~ Craft and Writing Activity Easter ~ Small Moment Writing {The Thrill of the Hunt} Friendly Letter Writing {St. Patrick's Day} ~ Templates Friendly Letter Writing {Spring} ~ Templates Friendly Letter Writing {Easter} ~ Templates Friendly Letter Writing {June} ~ Templates FREEBIE Friendly Letter Writing Sample {July} ~ Templates Friendly Letter Writing {July} ~ Templates Friendly Letter Writing {August / Back-to-School} ~ Templates Friendly Letter Writing BUNDLED {Summer / Back-to-School} ~ Templates The Eagle Cam: Keeping an Eagle Eye on the Eagle Nest ~ Writing and Research Activities {This is great for life cycles!} UNPLUGGED! Writing Paper Seasonal writing paper that is “UNPLUGGED!” ~ Writing paper with a certain theme, but it can be used with any craft that you may have already planned. Here are the themes that are available now: St. Patrick's Day Snowman {K-1} Winter Winter {Scrappy-style & Friends} Valentine's Day ~ Grades K-1 {Set 1} Valentine's Day ~ Grades K-1 {Set 2} Valentine's Day ~ Grades 2-3 {Set 1} Valentine's Day ~ Grades 2-3 {Set 2} Valentine's Day 1-3 {Set 3} Fall Halloween Thanksgiving Literacy Activities to go with songs and chants: The Silly Bear Hunt ~ Map Skills with a Literacy Twist! {Writing Activities} The Plural Noun Song Pack ~ Tune of “Jingle Bells” Math ~ Write It! 3 Ways in 3 Days ~ math representation scoot games/Task Cards Look for new sets to come out for each month. {Note: Each set will have all new numbers in them for varied practice from month to month.} The months that are highlighted in green are ready to go and have a clickable link to the task card set. August September October Fall ~ 2-Digit (FREE Trial) November {Fall} ~ 3-Digit December April {4-digit} ~ Random, I know, but I am creating these sets as my students need them. Fall BUNDLE ~ This discounted bundle includes 5 Fall/Back-to-School sets. My followers will get an automatic update when the new sets are posted. My class in action ... check out my blog post here. For photos of how I use these items and for free printables, stop by my blog sometime. The Think Aloud Cloud If you have any questions or suggestions, I would love to hear from you. [email protected] Follow The Think Aloud Cloud on Pinterest Follow The Think Aloud Cloud on Instagram Thanks for looking! ~ Carrie Field Day, note home, Field Day reminder, Spring, fun
A science experiment and calming tool all in one.
Next, they could choose different fabric to clip on. There were some that were thick and strong but not stretchy, others that were textured, and so on.
These fabulous ideas were submitted by a fellow elementary school teacher. Love this idea! Thanks! “Thursday was our field day. It was unlike any other I had been to. These games would be f…
The month of May typically only means one thing for a PE teacher: Field Day! After months of preparation, students and teachers can finally enjoy a day free from assessments, observations, meetings and grading papers. A day for our school … Read More
12 FREE field day games and signs to entertain your students for the end of the year. If you are allowed to do water activities, Drip, Drip, Drop is a must!
If you're looking for a NO PREP Field Day Unit then this is the one for you! Use this unit as morning work or for fun cool down activities between the big day's events. I created this resource for my 2nd grade students, but I think it can be useful for 1st-4th. This resources contains 6 Fun and Engaging Printables: 1. Field Day word Search 2. Field Day terms and definitions 3. Field Day ABC sort 4. Field Day addition and subtraction 5. Field Day maze 6. Field Day illustrate and write
Relay races are great for building camaraderie, creating a few laughs, and getting in some exercise in the process. Here's 5 of our faves.
We've provided everything you need to host a Family Field Day filled with new memories, some healthy and friendly competition, a whole lot of team building and probably a good dose of laughter as you enjoy watching others compete! Field day games are not your typical outdoor games!
From classic field day games to relay races to non-strenuous options, we've got you covered.
Many of us have been in school for weeks, while some are just beginning. Regardless of the amount of time you have spent with your students.....there is always room for team building! :) One of my favorite team building games to play is called The Best Game. How great is that title?? I mean the title alone should tell you that you need to play it! I have played this game with kids AND adults---and everyone always has a great time! The purpose of this game is for students (or adults) to get to know one another and showcase completely random talents and skills. Here's a quick snapshot of how to play the game. Keep reading for tips and tricks on how to play the game and how to get the game delivered straight to your inbox! I always pass out the category cards to the teams and let them collaboratively decide who gets what card--this is a great way to get kids talking and becoming a "team." Side note: Please ignore my ugly index cards....I ran out of time to cut out cute category cards. Ha! Here is one of the category competitions in action.....It was "The Farthest.....to throw a paper airplane." If you are looking for a great game to get kids talking, working as a team and having fun......then The BEST Game is the game for you! Play it....you won't regret it!
What would you say if I said that I use 7UP and M&M's on the first day of school? You're probably thinking that I'm crazy, wanting to fill my students with sugar on the first day. Well, maybe you won't think I'm so crazy after you find out what I do with them. Some of our best ideas come from our colleagues, don't they? My blog post today is a share of two ideas that I've picked up along the way. The first, the M&M activity, was first introduced to me by the teacher that I student taught for. I'm not sure where it originated as I know she had learned it from somewhere else and I've seen other teachers do it in various forms, but when she did it, I knew it would be a staple in my classroom too! The second part of this was introduced to me by the wonderful Ms. Kitchen, one of my favorite colleagues when I was teaching in Washington. Ms. Kitchen was a 4th grade teacher stuck in a 5th grade pod with 3 new 5th grade teachers. I learned a TON from her and picked up a lot of her activities along the way. The 7up sentences are just one of her fabulous ideas that I "stole"! I've combined the ideas of two super teachers to make for one fantastic back to school activity. This activity will help you to discuss consequences, get a sample of student writing (as well as an idea of what they are ready for), learn about your students through their writing, and leave students with a memory of the first day that they will still be talking about on the last. My suggestion is to do this after lunch, so you know they've at least filled their bellies with something good first.Here's the details: Items Needed: A can (I use the ½ can size when I can find it) of 7up for each student* (Use 7-Up Ten if worried about calorie content) A giant bag of M&M’s/Skittles (if allergies are present)/a large box of rainbow Goldfish if looking for a healthy alternative. Plastic gloves or a small baggie for each student to use as a glove As an alternative (and to avoid students choosing way too many M&M's), bring in measuring cups in two or three different sizes or just a coffee scoop and give them a maximum amount of scoops A napkin or paper towel Lined paper and a pencil Directions Ask students what a consequence is. Write the word on the board and explain that there is a consequence for all of our actions. Sometimes the consequence is good, and sometimes it isn’t. Use examples such as “What could be a consequence of not coming home on time?” or “What could be a consequence of studying really hard for a test?” Use examples of good and bad consequences. Tell students that our activity will involve consequences. Pass out the gloves (if using gloves) Bring out the large bag of M&M’s (keep it in hiding until this point). Tell students that they will each get one glove and that once they have it on, you will come to their desk with the bag. They are allowed to take up to one handful, but they can take as few as they want as well, with a minimum of at least 5. They should place their handful on a paper towel They cannot eat them YET! Remind students that this activity will end with a consequence and that you can’t say whether it is a good one or a bad one. If you are using the measuring cup instead, hold up the measuring cups and tell students they will have to choose one size to scoop out some M&M’s. They can fill the cup, but do not have to. Everything else is the same as the directions above. Pass out the 7up. Explain to students that as they enter this new grade, they will be expected to write 7up sentences. What is a 7up sentence? Well, it’s a sentence with 7 words or more, of course! So instead of saying, “I play football,” I might say, “I am a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.”* (If you are teaching younger kids, you can omit this part of the activity). Now pass out lined paper to each student. Tell your students to write their name at the top then count all of their M&M’s. They should write the number of M&M’s that they have on the top right hand corner of their paper. Go around and make sure everyone has written down their number before you unveil the next direction. Give each student a “Marvelous to Meet You” paper. Say: “Ok students, now that you’ve got your M&M’s and 7up and you know all about 7up sentences, I am ready to present you with your consequence. I’d like to learn about you and get a chance to see your 7up sentences in action. You are each going to write me a sentence that tells me something about you FOR EACH M&M that you have.” Read over the different topics for the different colors and write an example for each topic on the board. Say: This might be a good consequence for some of you, while some of you are wishing you could put some of your M&M’s back! The good news is, for each sentence you complete, you may eat one of your M&M’s. You may enjoy your 7up throughout your writing. Time to get started!” Now, this is meant to be a fun activity, so I don’t push students that took 65 M&M's to write 65 sentences, though I will let them sweat it out a little. If they are a fairly strong writer, I might stop them at 25. If they are struggling to write or come up with ideas, I might stop them at 10. It's the first day of school, you want this to be fun, so use your best judgement on when to stop them. I get the colorful smiley incentive stickers and put those next to each sentence and then display these in my room. For that reason, you might not want your students to write on the back of their paper. Now don't you want to do this activity with your students during the first week? I'm all stocked up and ready to go. I can't wait to see their excitement when I pull out that big bag of M&M's!! You can print the directions for this activity and the Marvelous to Meet You reproducible by clicking on the image below.
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Memory wheels are a great end of school year activity for upper elementary and middle school students. Learn about memory wheel templates.
Here are the games and activities I'm using for my Virtual Field Day - I hope it gives you some fresh ideas and good luck with your event!
Wow! Who would have ever imagined the end of school year would look like this?! How can you end the school year on a positive note with distance learning? W ...
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