Who’s She is a new guessing game by Polish designer Zuzia Kozerska (previously) which celebrates the achievements of famous women across the world. The laser-cut wooden board flips up to reveal the faces of 28 painters, athletes, scientists, and astronauts, in a similar style the classic Guess Who? game did from the late 1970s. Instead of posing superficial questions such as “does your character have glasses?” the game asks players to inquire about achievements and contributions like “did she win a Nobel Prize?”. More
So, YAY! We finally sold our house and moved! What a big job...and time zapper! Thankfully we were able to find a great rental (and by great I mean good neighborhood, clean, good size, etc.) close by until we are able to move closer to home (Vermont!) Of course, with all the moving I've had very little time to blog! However, I took a little time today and got a new product up on TeachersPayTeachers - an irregular verb foldable graphic organizer. It's more of a resource, than anything else, but I'm already seeing my students pull it out and use it - so that's what I consider SUCCESS!! Like my other FGOs, there are several choices to pick from to print, so it allows for easy differentiation! To buy this graphic organizer, head on over to my TeachersPayTeachers Store!
Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
It's Spring! So it's time for a fun Spring learning idea. I created a printable set of Fraction Flowers that includes fractions through 1/10. This can now be purchased in my shop. Fraction Flowers are a
A hundred chart is a surprisingly simple way to teach sequencing, patterns, skip counting, and more! Find out 10 ways to use this free, handy chart.
Over 80 amazing, simple proprioceptive activities for kids. Learn benefits of proprioceptive input to calm, focus, and alert.
Are you ready for the month of March? We are all geared up for some fun learning this month! Our March NO PREP packets are done and we are ready to go!
Teach communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and more to set kids up for their future.
Here is the first week of my Shapes Unit. These are just the problems--I do lots and lots of other activities to get the kids exploring and really thinking about the attributes of shapes. I will detail specific activities tomorrow in a warm-up post. But for now, here are some problems! This is a very hands-on unit. I provide my students with lots pattern blocks and other shape tiles so that they can explore and manipulate shapes in a very concrete manner. Pattern Blocks Square Color Tiles Shape Magnets Day 1 For this problem, I give each student a blackline master of a circle and some colored square tiles. I challenge them to fill the circle completely with the square tiles. They cannot overlap the tiles and they must cover the circle completely--no white spaces left. They will try and try and try--but despite their best efforts, they are unable to complete the challenge. The most important part of this problem is the discussion that occurs during and afterwards. Why can't they fill the circle with the square tiles? They will inevitably come to the conclusion that they cannot fill the circle with squares because squares have straight edges and...
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This worksheet is ideal to practice classroom objects. Match the descriptions to the classroom objects.
Are you looking for a fun game to play that will keep the kids busy? These Balloon Cup Shooters are awesome! And they will definitely keep the kiddos entertained for a few hours. All you
This was an after school program that I put on for kids. (See all my kids' programs here! )
When we travel with kids, regardless of our hotel choice and the amenities it provides, there are always a few occasions during our trip where we find ourselves looking for ways to entertain the kids inside the hotel room. One child might be having a nap, some family members might be showering or changing or you may just be up there for a bit of a rest and recharge before heading out again. These days, I always bring a little activity pack so they can be entertained. As you are travelling, the items you bring need to be light and not bulky. I only take things that can fit into one A4 size pencil case. The items that I take are generally open-ended which means that they can be used in more than one way and for more than one purpose. The materials that we use in our DIY Kids Hotel Activity Pack are: paper plates (x10) coloured paper-tape (washi tape) toy cars watercolour paint set/pens/markers plain paper notebook balloons rulers There are a number of different ways that you could use the items in this pack. Here are five different activity ideas. The rest of the ideas can come from the kids. Trust me, they'll have their own ideas. Activity 1. Paper plate tic-tac-toe (2 players) Materials: paper plates x 10 coloured paper tape marker (optional) Instructions: On the floor of your hotel room, lay down a tic-tac-tow grid using your paper tape. Make a large "X" on the back of five of the paper plates and a large "O" on the back of the other five (use your markers or tape for this). Players take turn putting their plates in the grid in an attempt to get 3 of their plates (either X or O) in a row. Activity 2. Tape roads Materials: coloured paper tape toy cars Instructions: Use the coloured paper tape (or masking tape) to make roads on the hotel room floor and drive your little cars around for some imaginary play. Activity 3. Paint what's out the window This view isn't too shabby. Materials: paper or paper plates to paint on watercolour set w/ brush (we use these as they are easy to pack, can be used anywhere, are easy to clean and don't stain) glass of water Instructions: Encourage your children to look outside your hotel room window and talk about the different features or objects that you see. They can paint or draw a picture. Don't forget to name and date the masterpiece as it can make a lovely momento of your holiday. Activity 4. Paper plate balloon tennis (2 players) Materials: paper plates (1 per player) plastic rulers (1 per player) coloured paper tape 1 x balloon Instructions: Use the paper-tape to stick your ruler to the back of a paper plate and blow up a balloon. Have fun hitting and catching your balloon with your paper-plate racket. Try some giant sized "egg-and-spoon" style races with them as well. Lots of fun to be had quickly and easily and balloons are much safer to use in hotel rooms over balls! Activity 5. Paint a Paper Plate Mask Materials: paper plates coloured paper tape ruler watercolour paint/markers Instructions: As well as making great rackets for balloon tennis, the same design can be used as a fun puppet or mask for children. Paint or draw on the extra details and then put on a puppet show. You may have noticed that I have recently been in Dubai! I was incredibly fortunate to be staying at the stunning Shangri La Hotel in Dubai as a guest of the hotel. What a luxury! The Shangri La Hotel Dubai is located just 15 minutes from the Dubai International Airport and a short taxi ride into the hub of Old Dubai. (You shouldn't pay more than $10AUD for a taxi there). With 8 different restaurants and bars, a gorgeous rooftop pool (that you can see the Burj Khalifa from!) and the most impeccable service I've ever received anywhere, I am sure that you would not be disappointed staying here. Oh, and did I mention the breakfast buffet? Don't get me started. Just remember to try the French Toast. Yum! At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how amazing the hotel is. It's the staff and customer service that you receive that impacts your stay the most. We were blown away by the fabulous staff and customer service that we received at the Shangri La Hotel Dubai. Happy and safe travels, Debs :) Disclaimer: I stayed at the Shangri La Hotel Dubai as a guest of the hotel whilst on a sponsored trip with Dubai Tourism. All opinions expressed are my own. Look where else we are. Are you following along? :)
How many ways can you really play with a Grimms rainbow? The possibilities are endless! Here's over 50 different Grimms rainbow play ideas.
A Jar Full of Feelings is a visual sensory regulation activity to help children recognize and respond appropriately to their feelings.
If you have older kids who are heading back to school and leaving their younger siblings behind, there'll be some adjusting to do first! Keep your younger children busy by trying these fun little kid activities
Teaching geometry can be FUN! Take a look at these geometry videos, books, anchor charts, activities, games, and freebies! Perfect for 1st and 2nd grade!
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Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner
Looking for a Cool Math Activity for Kids? These Cup Equation Spinners are simple, versatile and fun. Practice lots of fun math skills with just a few cups.
“The idea of a 3D shape being laid flat to find surface area is a difficult concept to grasp... Until now! Loved these pull-up shapes we made today for surface area and volume! #svusdshines”
We all know and love Kahoot, right? If you do not know about Kahoot then we have a few blog posts with tips and ideas to get you up to sp...
The classic Battleship just got way geekier! Karyn Tripp, a homeschooling mom-of-four, turned it into a fun way to teach her kids chemistry.
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This free Geometry Bingo will help your students learn all about lines, rays, line segments, parallel lines, and perpendicular lines.
There are so many lessons to learn from music, and these 6 DIY instruments will have your family learning and making homemade music in no time.
ESL Vocabulary Workshop - Teach terms and more with different games and activities that will keep students engaged and invested in learning!
Implementare la capacità di maneggiare gli oggetti, la coordinazione occhio-mano e la manualità più fine è fondamentale per dare ai bambini la possibilità di crescere (come da precetti montessoriani) verso l'indipendenza e verso la maturità. Sarà proprio la manualità fine ad essere infatti colonna portante delle sue competenze future, scolastiche e personali! Scrivere, giocare, disegnare, cucinare, lavarsi, vestirsi... Tutto passa da lì, dalle mani. Per aiutare il bambino in questo senso ci sono davvero moltissime attività, divertenti oltre che educative, e un modo per stimolarlo a provare sempre di più ad utilizzare le sue manine è quello di allestire in casa un piccolo tavolino provvisto di tutti quegli elementi che lo aiuteranno, giocando e facendolo concentrare, a sviluppare la sua manualità più fine e precisa. Ecco le working station per allenare la manualità fine: come il bambino può sviluppare al meglio le sue capacità e la sua indipendenza attraverso il gioco - Disponete sul tavolino dei fogli sui quali avete tratteggiato dei percorsi in pennarello, e accanto ad essi appoggiate dei cestini pieni di bottoni. I bimbi dovranno seguire le linee e i percorsi con i bottoni, allenando così la presa e la precisione, oltre che la coordinazione occhio mano. Un'attività colorata ed efficace! (foto 1 http://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/27/fine-motor-work-station-or-centre-activity/) - Replicare le attività adulte è uno dei segreti per raggiungere il nostro scopo. In particolare lo stendere il bucato è un'occasione ghiotta per allenare la presa! Create una sorta di filo per stendere e date al bambino piccole mollette di legno e abiti in miniatura (quelli delle bambole oppure dei ritagli di feltro). Schiacciare le mollette, tenerle aperte e lasciarle solo quando l'abito è sistemato per noi è semplicissimo, ma per i bambini è una conquista! E li terrete concentrati per un sacco di tempo. (foto 2 http://blisscocotte.fr/2015/03/youpi-mercredi-32-le-fil-a-linge/) - Con delle pinze, dei ritagli di carta colorata mescolati in un cestino e una muffin tin il bambino potrà suddividere i quadratini per colore, prendendoli con la pinza (strumento impagabile per queste attività) e lasciandoli cadere nei buchi delle teglie per muffin (perfette per ogni gioco di classificazione). (foto 3 https://it.pinterest.com/pin/153122456057746553/) - Un altro strumento davvero utile è la pinza per bucare la carta. Oltre che divertentissima per i bambini (che bucherebbero fino allo sfinimento) aiuta ad allenare la presa in vista della scrittura. Semplicemente fornite carta e pinze ai bimbi: troveranno loro il gioco perfetto! Successivamente potrete poi provare a fare seguire linee e percorsi come con i bottoni, bucando la carta con sempre maggiore precisione. (foto 4 http://www.theresourcefulmama.com/hole-punch-fine-motor-activity/) - Sempre in vista della scrittura, provate questa attività che prevede della pasta modellabile e bastoncini di varie misure (dalle bacchette orientali agli stuzzicadenti, arrivandoci gradualmente). I bimbi possono disegnare, ma soprattutto scrivere, direttamente sulla pasta colorata, prendendo confidenza con la presa tipica della scrittura. (foto 5 http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/play-dough-writing-tray.html) - Anche incollare è un esercizio di precisione che appassiona i bambini: sul tavolo disponete dei fogli colorati e altri ritagli tagliati nelle varie forme che compongono uno stilizzato cupcake. I bimbi si divertiranno a comporli, incollandoli sul foglio pulito, tenendo in mano il tubetto di colla e allenando la precisione dei movimenti. (foto 6 http://www.cuttingtinybites.com/2015/04/invitation-to-create-cupcake-factory.html) - Altra attività per piccoli meccanici e ingegneri presa dalla vita adulta che è perfetta per stimolare la manualità fine: l'avvitamento. Sul tavolo preparate bulloni e viti e lasciate che li avvitino, utilizzando magari poi questi oggetti come base per sculture creative. (foto 7 http://playgroundparkbench.com/engineering-toddlers-nuts-bolts/) - E per allenare davvero alla perfezione la scrittura, quando magari continua ad essere traballante, è il metodo Michelangelo: trasformate la prospettiva della working station e fate mettere i bimbi a pancia in su sotto al tavolino. Lì troveranno un foglio bianco da riempire di disegni! Un esercizio davvero ottimo che diverte i bambini nel suo essere buffo ma che nella realtà dà davvero eccellenti risultati: vedrete come acquisiranno sicurezza di presa e precisione! (foto 8 https://it.pinterest.com/pin/276338127112648209/)
Help your students understand the different characteristics and rules of quadrilaterals with this FREE quadrilateral bingo game.
Free Anger and Feelings Worksheets for Kids
A fun and engaing, problem solving spelling word game. No prep - simply print and play to learn. Use with any spelling word list.
This year I wanted my geometry unit to be FUN so I packed it with hands-on exploration.
Finding attention grabbers to fill your Attention Autism bucket can be hard. Here are 58 ideas that we have used to fill our bucket.
interactive notebook page ideas for algebra 1
We have upcycled and used from our home everything needed to DIY tactile cards for touch and match game to explore textures.
Do you ever have an "Ah-ha" moment? Let your child have one of those moments while learning with this red cup STEM challenge.
Get teaching with these force and motion experiments, activities and videos to use in the elementary classroom. This collection of force and motion activities and resources should help you cover the topics like texture, gravity, incline and simple machines. If you’re looking for helpful ideas and lesson plans - then this is the place to start! Do you need a refresher as the teacher before planning your simple machines unit? This simple machines facts page is an excellent (and easy) way to jog your memory. Force and Motion Experiments Let's plan some force and motion experiments for all elementary grades. Some of these can be adapted for
Looking for sensory integration activities for autism to develop your child's motor skills? Check out our collection of fun vestibular system exercises!
