I love doing plant experiments and sprouting seeds with young children in the spring. Not only do they get excited to see how plants grow but planting seeds also teaches them patience and how to wait for gratification which is very important in this fast-paced, instant gratification world in which we now live. In this […]
Working together to meet a goal builds classroom community & encourages teamwork. As a PBIS school, here are our favorite nonfood, low-cost rewards!
Beanbags, Hula-Hoops, Frisbees, and more games kids love.
Connecting families to the classroom and giving them the tools to work with students at home is a huge part of our jobs as teachers. Although I use many modes of parent communication (you can read about them in this blog post), I love having a ‘landing’ where families always have access to the information...
This is a pouch that would be great to make with or for children.The process by which the fish are shaped will be very interesting and fun.Try this easy
This printable Tracing Lines Busy Bag is perfect for helping preschoolers practice pre-writing skills. Kids will love using the dry erase marker!
Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! At The Primary Peach we’re having a blast! SO much fun, that it’s been a WHOLE YEAR since we first started! We’re so excited, that we’re celebrating! What better way to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY!!! But first…a FREEBIE! (You’re going to want to head over to The ... Read more
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Paper Bag Dramatics: A fun activity for Team Building and Developing Community. Here's an idea that can be used just about anywhere at any time. It encourages groups to solve problems, think creatively, and work as a team.
This fun lesson was inspired by "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds, and is a perfect choice for celebrating "Dot Day"! Use this technique to make a series of quick and colorful, one-of-a-kind monoprint "dots". Then repaint your printing surface and make as many new designs as you like!
I love busy bags to provide a quick activity for the kids. In our house I often use busy bags as transition activities between one set of activities and another. Busy bags are also super
This handy tool is needed for all kinds of sewing projects. Get the easy to hold seam ripper that Amazon reviewers swear by! DIY Denim tote bagHere is…
I fell in love with printmaking back in college and my favorite printing process is monotyping- drawing or painting on a smooth non absorbent surface and then transferring it to paper. A monotype produces a completely unique print with a process that is unpredictable, expressive, painterly and totally unlike any other creative process. There are all kinds of tools and supplies for monotypes (acrylic printing plates, the Gelli plate, etc) but really any slick surface will work- even something as simple as a plastic bag! PRINT with plastic bags from Alisa Burke on Vimeo. I like to start by "inking up" a plastic bag with either a brayer or a paint brush. You can can use printing ink, acrylic paint or even fabric paint if printing on fabric surfaces. There are all kinds of ways to get expressive on the surface- you can scratch into the paint with a toothpick, old paint brush or the end of a pencil. You can pull paint away (subtractive method) with a cotton swap or a rag. You can even add paint and brush strokes to the surface. Once you are satisfied its time to print by simply placing the plastic bag onto your surface. I like to roll my brayer over it a couple of times and peel the bag away from the surface. You are left with a print! If you are lucky and there is still enough ink on the bag you are able to get a second print- called a "ghost print". Since I tend to work more messy and abstract I like to start by adding layers of prints on top of each other to create a background full of color and texture. And then I go back into my surface with adding a final layer of pattern (typically flowers or shapes inspired by nature). Interested in learning more about printmaking? I've got a fun new mini class called Print.Make.Play. Check out all the details HERE
Autumn is a wonderful season to create lasting memories such as jumping into a pile of leaves, picking and carving pumpkins, visiting an orchard, hosting a fall theme party and making this free printable scarecrow shape craft template. My kids love scrolling through Pinterest to find cool craft ideas made of recycled materials like paper
Step by step instructions on how to add a zippered pocket to a tote bag. Once you learn how, you can easily add a zippered pocket to anything.
Sew a messenger bag that your teen will be proud to carry! It's easy to sew with my messenger bag tutorial and free pattern. The Campus Messenger Bag is big enough to hold a small laptop and notebooks to class or study sessions.
Here are 20 free printable busy bags full of fun kid's activities! Perfect for traveling and quiet time.
Easy, inexpensive and fun ideas for celebrating Canada Day. Lots of crafts, DIYs, activities, and recipes.
Fun ideas for teaching adjectives and descriptive writing that are just right for October and Halloween week in the primary classroom.
Das "Things in my school bag- Booklet" ist für Schüler der 1. - 5. Schulstufe geeignet um sich mit Wörtern zum Thema "Schulsachen" vertraut zu machen. Es
Going to school after the summer is always exciting as children prepare their new school supplies and meet new people. This free printable backpack template is one of our favorites! It will help prepare your little one for their new role as a student. Making our simple printable backpack template provides a fun and creative
Use sensory bags in your classroom for mess-free learning and fun. Your kids will love learning and playing with hands-on sensory bags!
Some of you have made one of our totes using a magnetic snap for the closure in class. Would you like to make the tote with a recessed zipper as the closure? Here's how! 1) Measure the finished dime…
There is a entry way in my house that is covered in small lines documenting the growth of my children. My kids love going back to it month after month to see how much they've grown. It's important to teach our kids that growth is a part of all living things, not just humans.
We love sensory bags at our house. Ever since I made our first sensory bag, Jumbled Snowman, over a year ago, they are always a guaranteed hit. It is a great way to provide hands on play for toddlers and preschoolers. So of course our Study of the Stars would not be…
Classroom team-building games are a must at the start of a new school year! Here are 16 of my favorite icebreakers and classroom team-building activities!
I have made tons of these types of bags over the years, including a teeny tiny mini one that you can wear on a lanyard, so I decided to do a tutorial on my construction method which encloses all th…
These 11 simple tips will make your Sundays easier and help kids behave in church so you can worship God with a full heart!
Learn how to make sensory bags for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students to practice writing, drawing, and creating on.
