Oi vey, it's kind of late and I have a nice 8:30 am professional development tomorrow- BUT- I have caught the zebra fever and I just had to share! Last year I had quite the "monkey" theme in my classroom when I taught first grade. It all started with a tree I created in my reading jungle and an enormous furry monkey that my parents found at BJ's :) From there, the monkey theme just grew! The kiddos loved it and I did too, but I was looking for a little something else to add this year with my move to third grade. The answer my friends, is zebra print. I know you must think I have been living in a bubble to have missed ALL the zebra-patterned classroom materials, but honestly with "monkey on my mind" I really hadn't paid attention. Now that it is almost August, I'm in full blown classroom planning mode (yes, I managed to push that outta my mind until August!) and I've got zebra fever! Next year I am going to have a lime green, blue and zebra-print theme in my room. But don't worry, that monkey fellow isn't going anywhere! He's a well-known stuffed animal throughout the school, so he will be a permanent fixture :) Not to mention that he has monthly themed hats and accessories, thanks to a very crafty and creative mother of mine! Here is a little peek at my zebra print stash so far, but it is sure to grow... To make sure I can achieve my full "zebra vision," I created some quick zebra borders that I can use in my classroom to label materials and book bins. There are so many free zebra-themed resources on TpT that I also snatched up, but I needed something basic, too. If you are loving zebra print for your classroom this year, you can grab these borders for {FREE} from my Creative Clips Digital Clipart at my TpT store. Click {HERE} if you want them! Last thing! I am doing my very FIRST guest blog post over at The Hands On Teacher tomorrow (MONDAY). I am so excited that Marie invited me to make an appearance on her awesome blog! I am giving away two big freebies- one math and one literacy! One is a {Flash Freebie} so be quick! Hop over to Marie's blog to collect the goods! Night blog friends, my bed and The Big Bang Theory are calling my name.
Collaborative artist mural inspired by Peter Reynolds book “the dot” “Just make a mark and see where it takes you”
Forest School Activities for Preschool and KS1. Find new Forest School Crafts and Forest School Activities including some great lesson plans.
Collaborative artist mural inspired by Peter Reynolds book “the dot” “Just make a mark and see where it takes you”
After a long, hot, and buggy summer here in Nashville, we welcome the fall season with open arms!
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Collaborative artist mural inspired by Peter Reynolds book “the dot” “Just make a mark and see where it takes you”
A few weeks ago our little daredevil had her first x-ray due to a little jumping on the bed incident. Yup 1 little monkey jumping on the bed, she fell off and bumped her head… broke her clavicle. Well ever since, she has been fascinated with the bones inside her body so there couldn’t be […]
Collaborative artist mural inspired by Peter Reynolds book “the dot” “Just make a mark and see where it takes you”
Collaborative artist mural inspired by Peter Reynolds book “the dot” “Just make a mark and see where it takes you”
Parrish Squirrels 2nd grade Aiden, Dorothy, Madison, Maddy, Ava & Brayden Gaines Squirrels Joline, Amelia, Lilly R., Jalyn, Lilly P. & Landri Goforth's Class 2nd grade Leo, Abigail, Ella, Raegan, Faith, Nicole, Kyler, laney & Ryan. Mrs. Nivison's 2nd grade class Hannah, Rylee, Maddy, Katelyn, Ella, Allyie & Braxton I like to start out by reading a book from our school library or sharing an educational video about our project. Squirrels Treasure Acorns They bury them away for the Winter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It-Eo_Kq6rE SciShow Kids Why do Squirrels DIg? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ckDOcVvz-k Acorns come from an oak tree. Here is what an oak leaf looks like. Maddy, 2nd grade Nivison
Students looked at images of root veggies from under ground. We talked about the difference between a vegetable garden and a flower garden. We will talk about how just because something is underground doesn't mean you can't identify it. Some root veggies have flowers, colored stems or specific shaped leaves. Carrot Seeds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6om80svwO6M Coloegrove Sweet Potatoes 1st grade Tristan, Damien, Jaelyyn, Tenley, Julio & Jacob. Wilkinson's Class Maisie, Bobby & Adelaide Kinder Carrots Hanson's clas Brantley, Sophia, Hazir, Joshua, Addalynn, Andrew, Emma & Greyson Mrs. Walker's Carrots Anonymous, Lillie, Kason, Daniel, Avery & James. Anonymous, Preslyee, Grayson, Kyler, Henry & Joselyn. Mrs. Browning's Class Gus, Trento, Eden, Emma, Addison & Johnny Mrs. Clarke'e Class Noah, Sophia, Gunner, Storms & Harlee Mrs. Gilbreath's class Johnny, Lucy, Christopher, Matt, Jaxton & Lily. Students will practice drawing the vegetables. They will then choose 2-3 veggies to put in their drawings. WE will fold the paper in half for the horizon line. Below the horizon will be what is under the dirt. Above the horizon will be what is above the dirt. They can be creative and put things that would live underground and above ground. Draw this lightly with a pencil in the beginning. Then the will go over their soft lines with a permanent black marker. They will then begin painting the picture with some tempera cakes. Mrs. Clarke's kinder artists sky and dirt can be left white if desired. Or painted....
