You may think I hadn't been posting much since it was summer and I must have been busy enjoying the sun. Nope, it's bojagi that has l...
Who doesn't love big beads?
Susan and I collaborated together to make the covers for the quiet book, so you get a double feature today! We wanted everyone to go home wi...
After Midorima wife died he took care of his son Takao. Who was always lonely because his father was always busy. So Midorima decided to take his son to Seirin kindergarten where he meet a blue haired teacher.
Director's Thoughts - 12/20/2023 Let's do a quick year in review to see how 2023 shaped up and what 2024 is looking like!
Thinking of staining a fence? Here are the lessons I’ve learned and 5 tips for staining a fence. Read on for the stain fence how to.The state of the fence when…
I was hopping around the MTBoS this afternoon and I happened to reread a post by Sarah from several months ago in which she listed som...
Here's the Flying Machine STEM Challenge: Using a list of supplies, STEM teams must design and build a flying machine. Using theirknowledge of the Laws of Motion and 4 Forces of Flight, students must create ainnovative machine that applies those laws and forces. STEM teams have 3 trials to testtheir flying machines.
As a beginner artist the thing I struggled with most was with my hand actually drawing what I told it to. It's REALLY hard to draw something complex when you are busy thinking about each and every line you're drawing. So in this workbook I guide you to learn how to feel comfy with drawing with pencil exercises so that you learn how to control your drawing tool. What you're doing is building muscle memory so you don't have to think about each line you put down, but on your images as a whole. You'll learn how to: - draw light or hard - create thick and thin lines - have more confident straight lines - draw perfect circles This workbook will take you through all the basics to go from, "I can't even draw a straight line" to drawing with confidence!
Director's Thoughts - 12/20/2023 Let's do a quick year in review to see how 2023 shaped up and what 2024 is looking like!
This morning I was feeling overwhelmed with all the little things I had to do today. I was wishing I could do something that "mattered"—and I was sure loading the dishwasher didn't make the cut. I found myself thinking about the boy who gave his lunch to Jesus, and I had one of those "aha!" moments where I realized
So, I've been busy getting my beginning of the year science units together. I start the year off in science the same way I start everything else off--by teaching routines and expectations! We start science on the very first day of school! Day 1: What is Science? I ask the kids what they think "science" is and I record their answers on a chart paper. Be prepared for some pretty funny answers! Then I read What is Science by Rebecca Kai Dotlich. I love this book--it is colorful and fun and really gets kids thinking about science and the world in general! Then, with their minds buzzing with possiblities, we add more ideas to our list. Then I introduce our science notebooks. I tell the kids that these are very special notebooks that will help us ask questions about science; make predictions; record observations and data about investigations; and explain their thinking about what they have learned. I hand out the Science Notebook Expectations and we go over them one by one. Then I show the kids how to glue the expectations in their notebooks--focusing on how to turn one page at a time and how to use glue appropriately...
decorated envelopes, mail art, lettering ideas
These materials and activity ideas definitely come in handy for keeping the kids busy when I just gotta get something done!
I was recently involved in my first swap. I know, you would think after 10 plus years heavily involved in the craft scene and 2 years of kids I would have been totally immersed in the world of... keep reading >>
Life-changing.
Today's Preparedness Project is Fast, Easy, and A Favorite for the Kids . . . as well as the Parents! It's a Travel Bag! The contents of this bag could make all the difference when you travel. No more threats of pulling over, or complaints of someone touching someone else. Can you imagine the travel part of your trip actually being one of the highlights?!? Here's What's Inside of My Bags: Water Disposable Camera Colored Pencils Markers Notebook Stickers Glow Bands Lego's Treats (I use Starbursts because it takes little fingers longer to open them.) Beef Jerky Fruit Leather or Fruit Snacks Small Mile Marker Gifts Car Bucks Here's the PDF: Car Bucks Travel Tokens Here's the PDF: Travel Tokens PDF I printed these on crack n' peel and attached them to wooden discs that are 1 1/2-inches. The Car Bucks and the Travel Tokens are given for good behavior in the car. The Car Bucks are worth more that the Travel Tokens. The Car Bucks can be traded in for souvenirs, and the Travel Tokens can be traded for the smaller wrapped gifts along the way. (I just purchased some fun things from the Dollar Store.) Sanitizing Wipes Hand Sanitizer Band Aids Motion Sickness Bag I included a Gallon Sized Ziploc bag. . . just in case someone needed to throw up, but hopefully the link below will make it so you don't have to use the bag at all. Here's a Link for some great motion sickness helps! The ginger candies, queasy pops, motion sickness wristbands and the inhaler are all AWESOME! Motion Sickness Solutions! I also added: Tissues Cash Card Games and Travel Games License Plate Search (Coming Soon!) Tic Tac Toe Here's the PDF: Tic Tac Toe Signs PDF 8x10 Tic Tac Toe Signs PDF 4x6 Print this one on magnetic paper. Tic Tac Toe-kens Print this one on magnetic paper. Here's the PDF: Tic Tac Toe-kens PDF Tic Tac Toe-kens PDF 4x6 size I Spy . . . Here's the PDF: I Spy. . . Bingo PDF Mark the one's you find with a dry-erase marker! Slug Bug Here's the PDF: Slug Bug PDF Mark the one's you find with a dry-marker. Alphabet Search Here's the PDF: Alphabet Search PDF Mark the one's you find with a dry-erase marker. Here's the PDF for all the boards in the 4x6 size: ALL GAMES BOARDS 4x6 PDF and a Mini Photo Album with Destination Facts and Photos. Just for FuN . . . Some of the items in my bag have been wrapped and are going to be used as mile marker rewards. I found a couple of different options for you to use for your kids travel bag. Canvas Totes (11x8.5" Canvas Totes 4 Pack for $6.99) I got mine at Hobby Lobby and Michael's They come in all of my KiDs Colors . . . Love That! I found every color but orange. OR Small Craft Organizer I found mine at Walmart for around $7.00 They hold the same amount, but craft organizer does have some FuN PoCkEts! This is how they all turned out . . . Soooo FuN! I'm going to be putting together a Sunday Bag using the Canvas Bags. It will be in next Wednesday's Post! I'm sorry it took so long to post. I went on a qwest to make sure I could still find the items listed, as well as the prices and where you could find them. I started using these when my boys were little, so it's been a while but . . . You should be good to go! Travel Bag Tags Here's the PDF: Travel Tag PDF: Print PDF, Cut tags out, punch a hole in the top, laminate, and tie with a ribbon! I used a clear badge holder from Walmart for my Travel Bag Tags. You can see it in the picture above . . . it doesn't have the tag yet, but it's ready for one! The License Plates can be Personalized! I've included 3 pages of color options for YOU in the PDF. I will be doing a post to show you how the "Oh, The Places I'll Go" . . . Travel Activity Book goes together later this week. (That's what I used the mini photo album for, and it holds all the travel games.) I'm checking on the Sock Clips . . . I'm going to see if I can do a bulk order with Walmart. I'll let you know what I find out. Have a GREAT FRIDAY!
This graphic organizer was used in my grade two class, for an Ethics and Religious Culture project on inventions. After learning about famous inventors and how their inventions impacted society, the students had to come up with their own inventions. The students were given this sheet as a tool for brainstorming. The layout includes: - The name of the invention (students were asked to be creative). - A section for sketching the invention - A written section describing the purpose of the invention - A written section describing how the invention will help others - A written section describing how the invention works
Life-changing.
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We all remember the Waldo books. Most may even have found that sneaky little guy, who seems to blend into his surroundings perfectly. Now see if you can find him again!
The queen of pop has been making headlines on her controversial MDNA world tour; the latest strip-tease stunt follows a Tel Aviv concert where she showed an image of a swastika on a picture of French National Front leader Marine Le Pen.
I thought it would be great to have a physical time tracker where I'm tracking my time and seeing where it's going.
Now that's a title for ya'...quite a mouthful right?!!? Are your administrators training you in academic conversations or having you encourage your students to 'talk' more? It's Vicky here from Tea
Notice I said “busy” and not “quiet”. Of course I want them to be quiet but the main goal is to keep those little minds BUSY. Simply because getting them to be quiet isnR…
Would you be able to tell if your child was in trouble? How to recognize the signs of bullying and what to do if you think it's happening to YOUR child.
Happy Friday! {20 days left…okay 19 if you don’t count Memorial Day!} I’m linking up with Doodle Bugs Teaching for her wonderful “Five for Friday” linky party! Here’s a sneak peek at my {incredibly busy} week! Monday was Cinco de Mayo! How did you all celebrate!?!? We crafted away! We made some simple sombreros with […]
End of Year Bulletin Board Idea This Year Was Sweet Writing Craft-Watermelon Theme If you are looking for something fun to do with your students at the end of the school year, then this resource is perfect for you! Your students will look back this school year and think about how far they have come and how much they have grown by making this simple writing activity. This End of Year Bulletin Board Idea "This Year Was Sweet" Writing Craft is engaging and easy to use! It includes: 2 different writing prompts with different writing paper options blank templates for you to create your own prompts 6 different heading options for bulletin board Watermelons clipart is included for the headings Simply print them out and have your students start writing and coloring. Your students will: 1. Write about the prompt: This Year Was Sweet A Sweet Moment 2. Color the watermelon and cut it out By putting all these together, your students' excellent work will create an eye-catching bulletin board in the classroom or hallway. This simple writing activity is perfect for end of the year celebration! Be sure to check out the preview video before purchasing. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] Do you know that you can earn credits for writing reviews for the TpT products you purchased? Simply go to your purchase page and write down your thoughts about the products you purchased and then you can earn credits for your future purchases! Your review will also help the TpT sellers improve their products! So why not go ahead and leave a review today!
MLK Day is right around the corner and we've been busy trying to find some last minute {and simple!} ideas that you can use in the classroom as you and your kiddos explore the life and legacy of this important historical figure! * * * The KinderGals, Kim and Megan, never disappoint when we need fun activities on the fly! Here are several awesome math and literacy activities from Kim's 'Hooray for Martin Luther King (MLK) Day' packet! All About Martin Luther King Photo Source: KinderGals As you read books about Martin Luther King Jr. (and perhaps even watch Dr. King's famous speech!), make sure your kiddos are recording their learning along the way! Simple journal pages where students can record a sentence and/or draw a picture are a neat and simple way to do this! We also think Kim's cute craftivity, where students create a likeness of Dr. King and write several short sentences about him, provides a wonderful 'wrap-up' activity! Cause & Effect with Dr. King Photo Source: KinderGals Cause and effect is a repeating theme, both in learning and life, and is a great concept to explore as you and your kiddos discuss the life and purpose of Martin Luther King. Kim's flow chart provides a fantastic visual of the concept and aids in walking students through each step in the discussion; "What was wrong?" - What did Dr. King want to change? "What did Dr. King do?" "What happened?" - What were the results of Dr. King's work? MLK Number Combinations Photo Source: KinderGals Dr. King had four children - two boys and two girls. Using this fun fact, along with clip art and activity mats, Kim had students determine how many other ways they could make four kids - i.e. 0 boys and 4 girls, 1 boy and 3 girls, etc. A simple, yet unique way to learn about MLK while also practicing problem solving and other early math skills! The best part about these activities? You can find all of them - plus lots more! - in Kim's "Hooray for Martin Luther King (MLK) Day!" packet on Teachers Pay Teachers! We suggest heading over to check it out as well as visiting KinderGals for other awesome ideas! It really is a fabulous resource!
