At my school we call them learning buddies but you might know them as reading buddies or big buddies/little buddies. Whatever you call them, some times it’s hard to think of activities to do with them. I often found myself planning things on the fly so I decided to compile a list of activities that […]
At my school we call them learning buddies but you might know them as reading buddies or big buddies/little buddies. Whatever you call them, some times it’s hard to think of activities to do with them. I often found myself planning things on the fly so I decided to compile a list of activities that […]
We are always inspired to do fun crafts and learning activities whenever we read some of our favorite children’s books! Here is a list of activities we’ve come up with inspired by popular children’s books (alphabetized by title). (Book titles are affiliate links.) Be sure to follow our Children’s Book Activities Pinterest board! …
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
Our latest art project for kids is inspired by Elmer the Elephant! Kids will use sponges to stamp patterns and colors and then turn their artwork into an elephant! Follow our Art for Kids Pinterest board! We’re back again this week with our final post in the Preschool Book Club Series. This week’s book is Elmer by David McKee! After reading …
Easy to make, this hearty and nutritious roasted vegetable stew is a family favorite for chilly evenings. This vegan dinner is rich in flavor from roasting vegetables and garlic at a high heat which creates sweet undertones. Enjoy with a thick slice of your favorite bread dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
An expressive, easy and impressive penguin art project, these adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two, 40 minute sessions using basic art
Happy December, Y'all! This is Chandra from Teaching with Crayons and Curls! This year my firsties have LOVED LOVED LOVED spending the day with a stuffed animal. Our class uses a classroom economy similar to this one from True Life I'm a Teacher and they use their money to purchase coupons. The 'Furry Friend' (spending a day with a stuffed animal) coupon is one of their favorites, so I knew I had to use this to my advantage! Meet our class Behavior Buddies- Listening Lion, Happy Hippo and Positive Pig! Aren't they adorable!? Students earn these Behavior Buddies when they are showing positive behavior! I usually choose one student per day to spend the day with each stuffed animal. Usually, they are chosen at the end of the day and they get to spend the next school day with that Behavior Buddy. The furry friend stays with them throughout the day in OUR classroom. They don't go to recess, specials, or lunch. Just makes things a little easier (and cleaner!). We've been using them for a few weeks now, and my students have started nominating each other to spend the day with a Behavior Buddy! I mean, how adorable and KIND is that!? It all started with one sweet little firstie saying, "Mrs. Dills, I think Sarah should get Listening Lion because she has been such a great listener today!" Yep, I made a HUGE deal about that! When students earn a Behavior Buddy for showing positive behavior, I also want to make sure that this is communicated to their families! So, I created certificates that the student can bring home to show their family! It's a great way to build that positive school-to-home relationship! I ordered all of my furry friends off Amazon. But, you can grab stuffed animals anywhere! Wal-Mart, Target, and the Dollar Store. There are many different animal options in my pack! Since it's so close to Christmas, I thought it would be fun to introduce holiday themed Behavior Buddies. You can grab this pack for FREE in my Teachers Pay Teachers store! Just click here or on the image below! I hope these cute little friends help promote positive behavior in YOUR classroom!
Make some adorable sea otters with some brown paper lunch bags and our free printable sea otter template. Perfect for an ocean or sea life unit!
Discover crochet tips and find inspiration for your next project. In this post, we show you the best free crochet lovey patterns.
Perfect for gift giving, the cuddly Polar Bear Buddy is a fun pattern to work up during the winter season. I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in color soft white. Such a great versatile yarn that is perfect for this little guy! Finish off your project by giving your Polar Bear Buddy a cute
Have you tried the egg drop project yet? This was our 4th year in a row taking part this super fun STEM activity for kids! Check out how to do it with your children or students, and be sure to print out our two free printable recording sheets. Follow our STEM and STEAM Activities for …
Add a pop of nature to your style with this free, fun & easy headphone sprout crochet pattern! Use it for your headphones, bag, or messy cords.
Print out this free starfish template and invite your child or student to create a beautiful starfish craft. Children can use various art materials and art techniques to create all kinds of colorful sea stars! Follow our Art for Kids Pinterest board! This post contains affiliate links. Looking for a simple and easy …
This Halloween science activity is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! Make some adorable bats and watch them fly- perfect for a Halloween party!
Make some adorable sea otters with some brown paper lunch bags and our free printable sea otter template. Perfect for an ocean or sea life unit!
Teaching church history is important to me. This is something that as an adult, I've taught myself because I didn't learn it when I was in school. This is an important subject for me to teach our children in our homeschool. I want them to know the reasons we celebrate certain holidays or how the church evolved into what it is today.During this season, what's a better place to start than learning about Martin Luther and how he change history? We don't celebrate Halloween. Instead, on October 31st
I have seen this project all over Pinterest and Instagram but I never found a handout for how to execute the project. So naturally a made a handout myself! Feel free to download/save the image and …
Imagination Workout Printable Click the link above to download Attalie’s Imagination Workout free printable art worksheet.
These following directions drawing activity ideas will teach kids to listen carefully to instructions and interpret them.
Experience the ultimate fusion of flavors with our Cheesesteak Tortellini in Rich Provolone Sauce recipe. Combining the iconic flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak with the creamy richness of provolone cheese and tender cheese tortellini,
Community Helpers for Kindergarten: This NO PREP packet is a great addition to your Community Helpers unit! The activities reinforce what community helpers do and the tools and vehicles they use. While completing these activities, students will also get practice with graphing, sorting, patterns and color words (color by number). The 12 community helpers included are: teacher firefighter police officer doctor chef veterinarian mail carrier farmer construction worker garbage collector nurse crossing guard This resource also contains 12 differentiated pages! The simplified pages allow students to draw their answers while the advanced pages incorporate writing. Both options are included so you can choose the option that is right for your students! Thanks for checking out this item! My Study Buddy This resource includes: 27 activity pages + 12 differentiated pages / 42 total pages
Small group ideas, tips, and tricks to make small group time meaningful in your preschool, pre=k, or kindergarten classroom and a giant FREE idea list too.
Free crochet amigurumi patterns... Great ideas about amigurumi goose and step-by-step crochet tutorial are here. You will have no trouble crocheting the free amigurumi patterns on our blog and you will have a great time.
Free amigurumi Pokemon Piplup pattern for crochet
Print out our sea otter template and turn a regular paper lunch bag into an adorable sea otter puppet! Perfect for summer time crafting or camps or to add to your ocean unit.
Are you looking for tips and tricks for working with partners in the classroom classroom? Read on to learn all the hacks!
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Swaddle Pals Vol. 1 is a sweet little collection of animal friends that are fairly simple and quick to make. The perfect little taste of toy knitting all wrapped up in a squishy swaddle of garter stitch. I’ve added a small rattle insert in each of the toys but, of course, this is optional. Gifting, keeping, loving, squeezing, shaking, wrapping, unwrapping… so much simple fun. I hope you enjoy Vol. 1 of my Swaddle Pals series which includes a bunny, kitten, lion, and bear. More to come! Finished Measurements Toy: 5.5-6 inches in length from toe to the top of ears Swaddle: 8 by 7-inches Yarn Woolens by Barrett Wool Co., 100% American wool (180 yards/50 grams. sport weight), one skein each in the following colorways, Snowbound (creamy white), Poundcake (yellow), Wells (heathered medium gray), Earthen (chocolate brown), Beck (medium blue), and Thulian (heathered muted coral). Yarn Amounts Needed Each animal takes 12-13 grams Each swaddle takes 20 grams. Colorways Used Lion: Poundcake for the body, arms, legs, ears, and tail. Earthen for the mane. Bunny: Snowbound Bear: Earthen Kitten: Wells, and Snowbound for the paws on the end of the arms and legs. Needles Animals: US size 3/3.25mm double-pointed needles Swaddle: US size 6/4.0mm 24-inch circular needle, and optional two US size 6/4.0mm double-pointed needles OR size to obtain gauge Gauge Animals: 7 sts per inch in stockinette Swaddle: 5.5 sts per inch in garter stitch
