These up-and-coming influencers share amazing ideas for teaching our children through art, nature, and play.
Students LOVE collecting data, recording it on the graph, and interpreting their data with these Graphing Through the Year Activities!
In my mind one of the best ways to connect with children is to be creative with them. Somehow making art creates a relaxed atmosphere that encourages great conversation. Here's six collaborative art projects for you to enjoy with your children. It's time to get creative. Have fun!
Transform the end of the school year into a celebration of growth and accomplishment with these fun ideas and activities!
STEM Tips, Ideas, and Resources! Ways to maintain engagement and stay busy and involved with these end-of-year projects! Take the stress out of your last month.
These writing mini-lessons for the ENTIRE YEAR take the guesswork out of what to teach each day in writing each day.
Teaching kids about different Bible Characters is both fun and easy with this Tot & PreK-K Pack. In this pack kids will learn about 12 different Bible characters including Abraham, Sarah, David, Deborah, Elijah, Gideon,
A delicious and easy way to fix fresh garden turnips.
Are you struggling with what to do with all that art and school work coming through the door when the kids come home from school? Never fear – today Julee’s with us sharing a simple DIY project we think you’re going to love. We create – and save – quite a bit of art at our …
Whether you are searching for inspiration to pull you through or looking to hear some sweet sentiments, you will love these mother daughter quotes!
Integrating art and content in the ELA classroom. Tips and resources.
Ok so…I know I haven’t posted much of anything lately. That’s because I’ve been working on a Pacing Guide to use this school year. I wanted to make it editable…
Self-portraits are a fantastic way for children to explore their sense of self and build their self-identity. I love doing self portraits at the beginning of the year with my class when we are…
With these end of the year activities and ideas, your school year is sure to end on a high note! Click through to see all the great ideas and freebies!!
A few years ago I discovered a love for crafting with cupcake liners. What started out as a few simple toddler crafts has turned into over 50 cupcake liner crafts on this blog. I made
Grimms toys came into our life with a wooden rainbow and 12 colourful friends. We discovered a new way to play and learned so much. Let me share our collection!
Crafted with loving care, this is my collection of classroom surveys, printables, lesson and unit plans, activities, and other tools for your classroom. Most can be used in any subject or grade, including at the university level. If an item is exclusive to one particular age group or content area, that will be specified. All
Beaded corn made with pipe cleaners is a fall craft that is easy and beautiful! A simple fall corn craft for kids and adults!
If you're searching for one of the cutest little towns in the entire United States, look no further than Leavenworth, Washington.
These free dinosaur do a dot printables are a no-prep and fun activity for toddlers and preschoolers who love dinosaurs.
Follow us on our food journey and find the best restaurants to eat in Gdańsk Poland. Here's a food lovers tour of Gdańsk Poland!
Haven't tried a book tasting with your students yet? This fun reading activity is an awesome way to introduce genres in your elementary classroom or library!
Whew! It’s been a busy week, I just *HAVE* to share all the measurement fun we’ve had these past few weeks! Last week, I shared how we worked through understanding capacity like scientists. Then, we were ready to move on to mass! Measuring Mass: Building Background To start, we discussed the units of measurement scientists […]
10 inexpensive rewards to use in your middle school class.
Three fun and engaging Lord of the Flies introduction activity ideas that will hook students from day one!
Being the 'other woman' for a year was like taking a secret road trip through the world of love.
9 simple & practical decluttering tips for seniors. Whether you are moving, downsizing or just ready to simplify, these tips will help!
This download includes 4 different writing packets to help students move through the writing process. Themes include mystery, fairy tale, superhero and personal narrative. Each packet provides a planning sheet, beginning, middle, and end matching writing papers, and blank lines. There is also a peer...
Friday letters offer so many insights into your students and keep parents connected to your classroom. See how I teach students to manage them themselves.
The other day, I talked about my First Grade Journeys Unit . Well, Kindergarten is ready now too! For those who are using the 2014 Common C...
Let them know how special they are with a Names Stories® art print. There’s a world of meaning and inspiration hidden in our names and Name Stories® artwork is a gift of affirmation to those who matter most. A person's name can shape how they perceive themselves; names also contribute to the formation of a person's identity. Jocelyn’s narrative is a unique story full of hidden treasures that can instill a sense of pride in the past, belonging in the present, and purpose for the future. Names Stories® is not only a timeless keepsake of Jocelyn’s name, but a thoughtful reminder of who Jocelyn is: today, tomorrow, and always. Made-to-order in California, Florida and Oregon.
5-minute t-shirt neckline refashion. I go through project phases I think. A few years ago I wanted to refashion my entire wardrobe. And since then I haven’t really refashioned or sewed much. But last week when I was in Texas I saw this t-shirt at the airport and LOVED it. I am all about mexican...Read the Post
A blog post sharing information about why Contraction Surgery is a success in classrooms! Hands-on information is shared. #ContractionSurgery
I was so eager to get back to my kids this week. Eager to hug them and talk to them and let them know I loved them. Coincidence or not, on Friday I pulled my kids together to talk community building and all things family. I have always been so big on building community in...
Journal prompts for healing trauma and emotional recovery, that will lead you on a path towards self discovery and self love.
Lauréat de l'Oscar du meilleur film, le long-métrage de Steve McQueen est le grand vainqueur de la soirée avec «Gravity», qui remporte l'Oscar du…
As most of you know, I work with preschool aged students in a public elementary school. All of the students on my caseload are in our full-day program. The full-day preschool classes are comprised of students with autism, sensory disorders, and other developmental or medical disorders. I absolutely love this populat
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