Grab these states of matter worksheets to learn about solids, liquids, and gases with no-prep printables. Perfect science for kids!
If you’re brewing up a superheroes party, here is a list of sites that offer free superhero printables that you might just love to print and use. But before browsing through the list, let me …
I love doing handprint and footprint art. Neither Lucky nor Ryder are drawing much more than scribbles yet, so this is a way to incorporat...
Learn about Japan for Kids with this printable book to read, color, and learn about Mt Fiji, charming gardens, and sushi without leaving home!
Find out all the details you need to know about using TPR (Total Physical Response) in a Language Learning Classroom.
Celebrating a special occasion? Don't forget the kids! Whether it's New Year's Eve or a fun get-together, they're going to love these kid's party drinks!
Hi Friends… I hope this post finds you well and enjoying your summer break. I just returned home from a relaxing vacation in Punta Cana! It was a ton of fun and I really needed the R & R 🙂 I actually wrote this blog post on the plane there…BUT… the flight didn’t have any … Science FUN with Interactive Notebooks! Read More »
The Fine Print (Lauren Asher)
This summer, I was challenged with the task of coming up with a fun sewing project for kids. I called them Stuffed Pizzas Plushies and I was so excited to do it with my students. But when it came time to do it...I got this wild hair that these pizza slices should be big. So big that they could act as pillows...hence our HUGE Pizza Pillows! If there has ever been a project that my students have been BONKERS over, this.is.it. They have loved learning to sew, coming up with toppings and, of course, using puffy paint. Some even wanted to create faces on their pizzas which I was all for. Here's the video I created this summer. I shared it with my students but just reminded them that their pizzas would be about triple in size. This project took us three one hour art classes to complete. Here's the break down: Day One: The kids got their pizza crust fabric and their tissue paper pattern. I created the pattens by simply making a triangle with a curved top for the crust. You can see an example of that in the video. They had to fold their fabric (which was cut into large rectangles), pin the pattern to the fabric an cut it out. From there, they had to remove the pins, remove the pattern and then re-pin the top and bottom crust of the pizza together. Then they learned how to thread a needle and stitch one side for their pizza closed. It was an action packed day. Day Two: We learned how to stuff our pizza, pin it closed and then stitch across the top. Some kids didn't want their stitching to show, so they flipped their pizzas inside out. We also began cutting out the toppings for our pizzas. We kept these in an envelope until next time. Day Three: Using good ole Aleene's Tacky Glue, we stared gluing down our toppings. We did use a pattern for the sauce (the same pattern for the pizza, just smaller) and added toppings to that. The kids loved this...but having good fabric scissors is key. Nothing is more frustrating for the kids than having scissors that won't cut felt. These are special scissors we only use when working with fabric. Those who finished and wanted to add puffy paint were allowed to go to Puffy Paint Town. Now let's talk supplies for a hot minute: * Felt for the Crust: I know what you are thinking: that must have cost a fortune! Actually, it was cheaper to purchase a bolt of light brown felt than it was to buy the individual sheets. I bought the bolt at Joann's and it was on sale for $2.99 a yard. With my teacher discount the total was just under $20! I already had a ton of felt so that was really the only cost. * Chenille Needles: These are the best for teaching kids to sew as they have a large eye and are sharp on the ends. * Pins and a Magnetic Wand: Magnetic wands are my jam, y'all. You can find them at the craft stores and they are the best at keeping up with pins. I also love the pins for quilting, with the ball on the end. You can keep up with them so much easier. * The Thinnest of Crochet Thread: I HATE embroidery floss for stitching as it's got all those extra strands. Crochet thread is the way to go because it's strong and is only one strand (or is it two strands, twisted?). I only buy white to save some cash. All of my students were highly engaged. So much so that I have several who have now been making plushies at home and bringing them in to share! It's been such a joy to teach my most favorite thing: sewing! If you give this a go, let me know. I cannot wait to display these in pizza pie form at the art show in May! Now to find some giant pizza boxes to put them in!
Halloween is fast approaching and when I asked my son what he wanted to be this year, he firmly said: Ash Ketchum from Pokemon . He and his...
Are you studying the laws of motion in science this year? Then you'll want this fun Force and Motion Printable Pack! It's free and will lead you and your child through the steps of experiment and observation that require only a penny, a marble, a magnet, and a block.
I made these printable Super Mario 3D World block templates for my son's birthday party. They look fantastic, and he still plays with them years later, even if they are a bit squashed! The thicker the card you can fit in your printer, the better. Alternatively, for longer lasting blocks, print onto plain photo paper, then stick the template onto thicker card using spray adhesive, cut out, score along the lines, fold & glue the tabs down. Get my Mario printable block downloads by clicking on the images below: Click on each picture below to download the template. Leaf Block Brick Block Gold Brick Block Pow Block Question Mark Block
Having a Star Wars Party? Need an easy Star Wars costume for the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Or maybe you have young Padawans that would just love a simple costume just to play dress-up in? No matter what the Star Wars occasion, these DIY no-sew Jedi tunics are SO easy to make […]
DIY BALLOON DART PAINTING WITH KIDS
Summer is here!!!! Normally I'd say FINALLY! But this has been an unusually warm year. School is out, the temps are hot, and I've already been sun burned. Bust out the Slip N' Slide and lets do this right! Ha! Here are some fun summer ideas to try with the kiddos! Side walk chalk, hand print art, and a tasty cupcake recipe. We had so much fun with these! Break out the sidewalk chalk and create your own masterpeice! Google has some great ideas! I am a HUGE fan of capturing my kids hand and footprints in new ways. I love to hang them up on display, and its fun to look back and see how small they really were ... Oh how fast they grow! These cupcakes were delicious and so easy! Visit her blog for the recipe. http://desertchica.com/2015/02/root-beer-float-cupcakes/#_a5y_p=3420636 These cupcakes were delicious and moist! A must try this summer! I hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July! I hope to get back to posting to the blog more regularly again. Keep an eye out for some more summer fun! -Happy Pinning!
Preschool Storytime Books: Dinosaur's Binkit by Sandra Boynton Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones by Byron Barton Dinosaur vs. the Library by Bob Shea How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen Snappy Little Dinosaurs Pop-Up Book Rhyme: Start with 5 dinosaurs; t-rex, brontosaurus, stegosaurus, pterodactyl, triceratops. 5 little dinosaurs jumping on the bed, T-rex fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, No more dinosaurs jumping on the bed! 4 little dinosaurs jumping on the bed, Brontosaurs fell off... Craft: Dinosaur Hats
We had the best time celebrating our fun boy turning 7!! It was all about the reptiles this year. I always have fun planning parties. We l...
A roundup of popular poop emoji food ideas with links to tutorials. Great ideas for an emoji party!
Best Lego Birthday Party Ideas {Free Printables}. Lego decorations, games, and activities for a kids birthday party. Boy birthday or girl birthday.
Free Printable Letter Banners - The entire alphabet by Shanty2Chic!
Printable Treasure Map Kids Activity - a fun summer activity with the kids complete with Printable Pirate Maps and golden rocks.
Children learn the fascinating physics behind lightning, along with a few fun facts, in this physical science worksheet.
This worksheet will help kids to practice math and increase the reasoning ability. Ready Made Free to download and print File in PDF Format.
