10 inexpensive rewards to use in your middle school class.
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for. It is a nice introduction to th…
Anxiety in children is never something to be taken lightly. Here is article about how parents can understand their child's anxiety according to their age.
Recipe VIDEO above. One of Korea's most famous food exports! The key here is the Bibimbap Sauce - feel free to switch the veg and meat, whatever you use is going to be amazing once mixed up with that Sauce. There's a lot of components here but there's repeat ingredients and it's an easy recipe - and it's MEANT to be served at room temp so don't rush!
This quick and EASY frankenworms experiment demonstrates baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction with fun halloween activities for October.
These 7 School Themed Shorts for Movie Talks are great to include in your school unit for a clip chat or movie talk in Spanish class!
Foil Painting: Sensory Art
These cauliflower tacos with breaded cauliflower, refried beans and silky Yum Yum sauce are all about one thing: big flavor!
This is the BEST Sunday Chili! Beef, bacon, tomatoes, chopped veggies, beans, and spices - it's a cozy weather weekend essential!
Let’s learn how to make perfect blistered shishito peppers with a garlicky aioli sauce! They are not only crazy delicious, but also super simple to make. An excellent paleo + whole30 snack or side dish made with only a handful of healthy ingredients + a skillet! For a vegan version grab your favorite vegan dipping sauce!
The easiest way to repair a pinhole prick in your favorite T-Shirt doesn't need needle, thread or sewing at all— just this quick trick that works like magic.
Parmesan Risotto Recipe. Creamy Parmesan Risotto is an easy to make Risotto Recipe that is the perfect side dish for dinner. This creamy risotto tastes just like what you get at a restaurant but easy enough to make at home.
Portugal has some of the most beautiful villages, towns and cities in Europe! Not only that but there's also a heap of the best places in Portugal that - 10 Quaint Places To See In Portugal - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Portugal - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Kite flying is such a fun spring activity, especially when it is a homemade. These step-by-step instructions on how to make a kite will make your own DIY project a breeze.
Classroom Management: Using a WOW Board No comments Classroom Management, student recognition, WOW board Have you heard of the WOW board? This tool is not a brand new idea, but I only started using it last year. And, I intend to keep using it! Using a WOW board is a great (and super easy) way to recognize individual students and reward their choices, achievements, and efforts. It is also a great way to boost self-esteem too. What is it? The board is simply a table that is printed onto poster sized paper. The table is labeled with letters along the bottom, and numbers along the side, creating cells. It is laminated so it can be used again and again. I printed my board using the standard poster size setting on our poster maker. I know that some schools may not have a poster maker, but there is no rule that says your WOW board has to be poster sized! How do you use it? When you see a student making a smart choice, setting a good example, making gains, or whatever you feel should be recognized, they add their name to the board. They can choose any space they want and write their name in the selected space. Many WOW boards have 100 spaces, but I like for it to fill up quickly, so my board has only 25 spaces. Since I use other means of recognizing students, like reward tags, I didn't want a board with 100 spaces. Since the board is laminated, students can use an Expo Vis-a-Vis marker to add their name. This makes it easy to erase and start over when we're ready to do so. What do you do when the board is full? When the board is full of students' names, I choose 5 students to receive a "prize." Really, they get to choose a classroom reward coupon. Prize buckets and I don't get along (#clutter). The classroom rewards cost me nothing and the kids love them. You can find all sorts of classroom reward options on TPT. Then, I erase the board and we start filling it up again and the cycle repeats. How do you choose the winners? I usually just pick five random cells and write them on a sticky note, without looking to see whose names are in those cells. For example, I might write down A3, C4, B5, D2, E1. I call out the cell number and identify the name of the student written in that cell. They're a winner! You could write all your cells (i.e. A1, A2, A3, etc.) on color tiles, small slips of paper, or anything else you can fit into a small bucket. Then, when it is time to choose your winners, you just pull a tile, slip of paper, etc. out of the bucket and match it to the name in that space on your board. Using a Wow board is just another way to recognize your students and motivate them to do their best. If you'd like to give it a try, you can download my free template. If your school doesn't have a poster maker, don't dismiss the idea of using a WOW board. You could easily print this on regular paper and just use a smaller sized version. The kids will still love it! DON'T FORGET IT, PIN IT! Share It:
Potionio Retro Inspired Poster Recolors I've always wanted more posters that fit the very specific aesthetic I was yearning for, so I took the leap and decided to make some recolours! There are swa…
Hungry but don't have time to cook?! These spicy peanut butter noodles are just for you. They're vegan, gluten free, easy to whip up, ready in just about 20 minutes and packed with delicious peanut flavor.
Just a few minutes of targeted sketching practice a day can help you improve your technique over time, raise your confidence and keep you in shape even on busy days.
FREE Call Backs and attention getters for the kindergarten classroom! Great classroom management tool!
If soufflés had a spirit animal, it would be an indoor house cat. They’re warm and fluffy and perfect when they’re perfect, but when they decide on a whim to not be perfect, they’re clumsy, capricious ninjas, destroying your furniture. That’s not to say that a soufflé will destroy your couch, but it can definitely …
Have you ever had the vibes of your story figured out but no plot? This post gives you an easy process to find out what actually happens in yor novel
This 15-minute oven roasted broccolini is the best quick side dish that pairs well with so many meals! It’s one of our all-time favorites when we need a simple veggie recipe to serve with dinner. Made with broccolini (also sometimes called baby broccoli), olive oil, and a few simple spices – it cooks quickly in the oven on a sheet pan until tender with slightly charred florets. The recipe is not only delicious but also nutrient-dense, gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30 compatible, and paleo-friendly!
Are you interested in meditation but wondering how to do it? Here is a step by step guide on how to meditate daily when you’re a beginner.
This Roman version of Alfredo is simpler, easier and lighter than the Americanized version, but still has all the rich, cheesy deliciousness you crave.
This creamy, flavor-forward, Vegan Lentil Tortilla Soup is the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner! It takes just 20 minutes to throw together and uses just a handful of pantry staple ingredients. It's healthy but super hearty so the meat-eaters in your life won't even realize that it's totally vegetarian!
It tastes just like lasagna, but it's a soup! The hearty meat, the chewy pasta, the delicious tomato sauce and allllll the cheese...it's all there in this outrageous lasagna soup!
This healthy 3-Ingredient Banana Pancake Recipe is the best - so simple and packed with protein. It's easy to make flourless using gluten-free oats or almond flour. Perfect for a toddler breakfast, but I love them just as much as the little ones. They're always such a hit on Instagram. All you need are 2 minutes and a blender. File under "Must Try".
This is such an easy way to update your IKEA Billy Bookcases - fill all of those shelf holes and make a huge impact without a lot of work.
Teaching bible class holds a special place in my heart. And creating engaging bible lessons to teach these little ones is an added bonus! I recently signed up to teach our kindergarten bible class on Sunday mornings. Although the curriculum is provided, I can't help but put my own spin on each lesson. We are
No parent wants their child to be bullied. But can we prevent it? Here are 14 ways parents can bully-proof their kids and stop bullying.
This luxurious, fan favorite Red Lentil Curry will get you truly excited about lentils! It’s an ultra-creamy and gourmet Indian-inspired meal made in one pot with pantry staples. Whip it up on a weeknight in 45 minutes!
I found this recipe for zucchini scarpaccia by the amazing Giada De Laurentiis and was so eager to try it. This one is very similar to Giada's original recipe, but I added a few extra spices to really bring out the crisp and salty flavor of the scarpaccia. Scarpaccia is a rustic Italian tart that...
