This is an idea that comes from one of my interns this year, Tracy. She saw it in another classroom. I could not find anything about it online so I just had to make my own poster. When you begin teaching handwriting on the “lines” this is such a helpful visual for the children. Chicken […]
I always like dressing comfortably. So when something on trend is also great to wear all day, I am in love. Cue fur vests!
Check out this list of tools that will help you organize differentiated instruction in your classroom.
Thank you to Diane for submitting this fun book report poster. It’s legal size (paper) worksheet and is great for lower grades (or as an easy project for upper grades). Great end of the year …
Hey everyone! It's Anna from Hanging with Mrs. Hulsey! The school year is officially in full swing-- and my students are definitely feeling more comfortable with me and each other! One thing I've decided we need to focus on more is our classroom community! Here are some quick ideas to help you promote a positive climate in your classroom! Use Team Builders Team building activities are easy to implement! They don't take a lot of time, students find them to be engaging, and they are often FREE! Here is a quick list of some of my favorite student team building activities: Human Knot (Students stand in circle, reach for hands of people across the way, and then they must untangle themselves without letting go. This can also be done as a spiderweb using a ball of yarn) Tallest Tower (Divide students into groups and give them supplies like straws, tape, blocks, etc. The team that can make the tallest tower wins!) Minefield (Set up a "minefield" that students must navigate a blindfolded partner through) Hula Hoop Pass (Can be played whole class or in teams. Students hold hands and must pass through a hula hoop as quickly as possible) Switch Sides If... (Use a chalk line, rope, or tape line. Have students stand on one side of the line. Read off items like "switch sides if you like to bake", etc.) The internet provides an infinite source of team building activities! I've included a few links below: http://www.ventureteambuilding.co.uk/team-building-activities/ http://www.momjunction.com/articles/team-building-activities-will-keep-kids-busy-summer_0074763/#gref http://mommieshobbies.blogspot.com/2014/01/switch-sides-if.html?m=1 Hold Morning Meetings Time is precious in my classroom because we departmentalize. It feels like we are always on the go. However, I feel that even something as small as a weekly morning meeting would help my students develop a more positive feeling toward one another. You can read more about morning meetings for older elementary students here! I also love this product from TPT! Write Daily White Board Messages I think this is a such a simple way to start the day off with a positive vibe! The night before (or morning of) write a simple prompt on the white board/chalkboard and have students respond on the board. This will foster another sense of ownership and community. You can find white board messages by searching google or Pinterest! Here are some quick ideas to get you started: 1 Thing Wednesday-- name one thing we've done this year that you'd like to do again! I Think I Can Thursday-- what is one goal you want to achieve this year? Flashback Friday-- what is one new thing you have learned this week? Write a compliment for a classmate by their name (no repeats!) Name 3 traits of a great friend What is your favorite book you've read this year? Thankful Thursday-- what is 1 thing you are thankful for? Make it Monday-- what is 1 thing you've always wanted to create?' Top 2 Tuesday-- write your top 2 favorite things about the school year so far Compliment Circles This activity would pair well with morning meetings! You and the students sit in a circle with everyone's legs out straight. Begin the compliment circle by giving a compliment to someone. Once someone has been complimented they cross their legs. Compliments continue until everyone has received 1. I think this is a great way to encourage students to see each other in different ways! Create a Kindness Board I created this one for the visual it would provide to my students. Plus, I wanted them to point out kindness when they see it in others! This one is easy to implement: 1. Print out the letters and hang on a wall or bulletin board. 2. Print the "caught being kind" strips on various colors of paper (I used Astrobright paper). 3. Cut the strips apart and keep on hand for when students catch others being kind. 4. When students experience a kindness or act of friendship, they come and ask you for a "caught being kind" strip. They write down their experience. 5. Start a paper chain and add a new link every time someone catches others being kind! You can find this HERE in my TPT store! Here is another type of board with a similar theme (kindness): You can find these fall themed board HERE in my store! I hope you found these ideas to be useful to implement in your classroom! If you have any questions-- feel free to leave them in the comment section!
For Christmas this year I haven’t made any handmade gifts yet…but, in case you’re looking to make a cute, little, last minute gift, I present the Pretty Little Key Fob, a perfect, last minute stocking stuffer! You need: 1 – 2″ x 8″ strip of fabric 1 – 3/4″ x 9″ strip of flannel 1...
If I could go back in time, this is what I would tell myself before I started sewing. I could have learned more and had more sewing success.
When I found this project, I immediately went on a search around my home for a plain white anything I could try this with! Such a fun project to do with the family or even with a larger group of ki…
Here are 5 everyday natural makeup ideas to try this year for almost every occasion!
Tired of searching for the perfect space visual, I decided to make my own! As clear and simple as I could make it, this poster shows the foreground, middle ground, background and labels the horizon line as well! There are also very brief descriptions of the differences between foreground and background objects. I have blown this up into a poster, laminated letter size pages to place on tables, and included them as handouts in a variety of lessons. Hopefully some of you will find it just as useful! Thank you and, if interested, please check out my other Elements of Art Visuals :)
Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.
Download the free Summer Popsicle Alphabet and Beginning Sounds printable activity for your preschool and kindergarten kids!
Scrap wood can overtake your workshop making it feel crowded and disorganized. Here are some guidelines for deciding what cutoffs to keep and what to toss.
5 years ago, I created this FOCCACIA recipe that was mediocre, but I enjoyed it. Every year, I would make it better and better. Once I got the perfect measurements & bake time, I felt stagnant. I asked myself how I could possibly make this FOCCACIA better? Well, I found a way and I know all your garlic butter lovers will thank me later!
His space is very industrial -dark gray ceiling, metal cubes for a coffee table, and he even poured his own concrete floors to add to the industrial look he is going for. So, when faced with what to do about his out-dated white appliances, we decided to p
I was out for the two days prior to Spring Break for a trip to Disney World. My two youngest kids had never been, so who could say no? Anyway, I was thinking about a fun activity for my substitiute to do while I was out. I have seen other teachers do similar activities and...
This easy homemade basil pesto sauce is the perfect from scratch recipe! Homemade pesto is so easy to make and adds so much flavor to so many meals.
Sweater and Jacket in Hayfield Chunky with Wool - 2414 - Downloadable PDF is a Knitting pattern by Hayfield, available as a Downloadable PDF and includes instructions in English. Super fun to make, this pattern could be your next masterpiece!
I have two kids. I love them dearly. When I was expecting my daughter I was so happy that Jude would have a little buddy. I always felt he would have been the perfect 2nd child since he has always wanted a buddy. Then Abbey came along, and frankly I was sure he hated her. […]
A collection of drawing exercises, downloadable worksheets and beautiful line drawings: inspiration for the student, artist or teacher.
This Anthropologie Pointillism Wall Art Hack might just be my best one yet. I saw the Pointillism Wall Art and loved it, but couldn't believe the steep price of…
Corn dogs are the all-time favorite finger food, and recently, I discovered that you could make them by using Jiffy cornbread mix.
Download the perfect letter to parents to address behavior at school. My copy has my contact info, but I made a general version for all of you. You could just sign your name at the bottom above where the parent signs.
Learn how to add embroidery stitches to your knit and crochet projects.
The Inman Park quilt pattern is available for download and includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own version of the quilt. Fabric yardage, assembly instructions and photos are included in the pattern. The final quilt size is 84" x 70.5".
Best Photoshop Brushes For Designers. Here is a Collection of latest photoshop brushes you use on your next designing projects. I’m sure this could help you in adding more effects and style to your designs even if you’re pro or beginner. All brushes are super detailed and very easy to use to make a realistic brushes
Choose your favorite 5" charm squares to make you own cute and scrappy My Town quilt!
How To Freeze Shredded Zucchini, Freezing excess zucchini to use later, Zucchini recipe ideas, Don't compost zucchini, shred it!
With the help of Lightroom Presets and a few hand edits, you can easily fix washed out photos and turn them into something spectacular!
Crochet this simple cloud Amigurumi and make some cute baby mobiles, stroller toys, hanging ornaments, etc.
