Teacher morale is an important part of the school community. Teachers are unique, we are used to fending for ourselves, and pulling ourselves out of even the deepest of funks. This doesn't mean we don't like a little morale booster from time to time.
A simple way to teach your students classroom procedures and expectations at the beginning of the school year
In this Bible object lesson, children create rainbows to illustrate the fruits of the spirit! Equipped with the fruits, God's love can shine through us.
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
This year for preschool we are part of a co-op preschool group. I put together name recognition activities for all the kids in the preschool. Here are the activities. Name sticks To make this activity. I got paint stick stirrers and used Mod Podge to glue the letters of the child's name on to the stick. Then used mounting tape to stick the letters onto the clothespins. Your child matches up the letters to spell their name. Name Block Matching This can be made in any word document or you could make make it easily be hand. Name Puzzles Here are free puzzles patterns for 4, 5, 6, and 7 letters names. You can either hand write your child's name or open in a word document to add your child's name Just right click on the each image, save and print. I recommend printing on cardstock paper so it is more durable 4 letter name 5 letter name 6 letter name 7 letter name Name Tracing You can download free front from this website to make these tracing cards in a word document. The font is called ABC Print Dotted. This is laminated and so it can be used over and over again. Name Path For this activity, you can use any word document and create a table. Then can choose what letters you want to use and what path to create to spell your child's name. This is also laminated so it is reusable. Progressive Name Tracing This idea is also part of the Preschool learning binder I put together. I download free front from this website to make this in a word documents. The names of the fonts are ABC Print Arrow, ABC Print Arrow Dotted, and ABC Print Dotted. All of these activities are stored in a laminated 9 x 12 folder. I used an X-acto knife to cut a slip in the top. I like this folder idea because it keeps things together and can be passed around easily to each home when it it our turn to teach preschool.
So, I invented a new game today. It was completely necessary at the moment. It requires zero prep and zero materials (other than a class list). It. Works. Like. Magic! The name of the game is 'Last Kid Standing'. How
With these classroom management strategies, your room will have order and your students will thrive. Quickly create your classroom management plan here!
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Warhol soup cans art project with easy step-by-step drawing guide. Your kids will love making their own Warhol soup cans!
Back-to-school season is here. It's time for science teachers to review the scientific method. Try something new and unique this year- comics.
Last year, I taught some Bible lessons with the theme of the Five Senses. It was so much fun that I thought I'd share it. I taught e...
What does a successful writing workshop look like? Here are strategies that will ensure successful writing workshops all year.
One of the best ways to get to know your new students is through an interest inventory. I love to collect as much information as I can about my students at the start of the school year. I want to know about their likes, their dislikes, their learning style, and so much more. The Purpose ... Read More about Grab this Interest Inventory!
Handing little learners a pair of scissors for the first time in a classroom can make teachers a little uneasy. Spend time focusing on how to cut with scissors, as well as, seeing what tool learners are ready to use is important. What Scissors to Use? There are many levels of development a child needs
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
These crossing midline activities support development of crossing the midline plays in functional tasks like learning and self care.
This post covers tips to designing a successful middle school art curriculum. It's all about scaffolding, building confidence, and having fun
Then, we used a little total physical response to give my firsties a better visual on how the size of the places we live are related. They *loved* this
Kids Learn about Andy Warhol and Pop Art by recreating his art using this fun and simple activity. Add to your child's knowledge of Art History in a fun way!
When a student elopes, it’s one of those behaviors we generally cannot ignore. Here are 3 ways to support students when this happens.
At this time of year (end of August) I have so many mixed emotions. I am sad that the summer is drawing to an end, but I am excited for the new school year: envisioning my new students and the project
I am so excited to launch my first "series" of blog posts! It's making me feel all grown-up and blogger-like :)My first series is going to be on increasing student engagement in the classroom. Over
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
The Pigeon has to go to school and he's not happy about it! In fact, he's worried. Help kids kick their first-day fears with these fun ideas!
Hi Friends! I wanted to share what I’ve been working on with you! You might remember that I am currently the Children’s Ministries director at my church. Well, I’ve been hard at work rearranging and reorganizing our Sunday School/Children’s church room and I wanted to share the end result with you! Just like any classroom, it’s really important that our…
Henri Matisse turned to collage when he could no longer paint because of illness. This is a great hand out for students to use as a reference when creating a collage in the style of Henri Matisse. I tell my students that the shapes don't have to look exactly like the pictures. The pictures are sh...
Last year, I started a new Space Club program at four middle schools. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel, I searched the web for ideas and curriculum to implement. I soon became excited to find great resources like NASA and TeachEngineering , but I was
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
I have a tenacious 3 year old who wants to do a LOT of school. He loves to learn and do things just like the big kids. I love to encourage his desire to learn, so I created a "morning binder" for him after being inspired by Yoga Pants and Pearls when I ran across her on Pinter
