The solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus is such a great day to celebrate with kids when living the liturgical year in your home! I always find that when I reach kids on their own
MTHFR gene mutations affect 30-50% of our population, although most of us don't know whether or not we have it. So what is MTHFR, exactly?
Welcome to one of my hundreds of character building posts. Today we focus on respect. These 20 ways to teach kids about respect include my previous lessons, crafts, activities, book collections and thoughts about teaching kids the importance of showing respect. I am also including other ideas I’ve found around the web so you are...Read More
All About Me T-SHIRT writing templates are perfect for Back to School. It's a great way to get to know your students better, and promote a healthy classroom climate! Your students will create a tee shirt designed with their favorites and information that describes their unique personalities. Upon c...
For teachers who want to connect with their students and share content with their colleagues, look no further than Microsoft Teams and Microsoft OneNote.
There are a lot of nifty project management tools out there. But you already have access to a tool that you might not fully understand how to use. And it can do wonders for the way you approach your job and the way that you achieve your marketing goals. I’m talking about the good old-fashioned […]
Ladies and Gentleman... we officially have the first week down in the books!! And what an AMAZING week it was!! #BestFirstWeekEver!! My kiddos are just awesome. We learned a lot and laughed a lot! My own children also had a great week (aside from a quick bout of a stomach bug that kept one home for a day!). My oldest, Drew, started 1st grade. My middle, Quinn, started Kindergarten. And my toddler twins, Addy and Chase, began two-mornings-a-week preschool. Additionally, Mr. Musings from the Middle School (my husband Dennis), started a new school year, too! Phew!! My head is spinning! Anyway, I hope everyone is having a great weekend and recovering from this busy time of year. This post is mainly a pictorial of some of the goings on in my classroom this week. As we settle into our routine, I'll be back with more "meaty" posts (and hopefully some new videos, too!). One of my favorite activities from the week was this Growth Mindset lesson that I adapted from here. Basically, the kids had to create the image on top using just a piece of paper and scissors. It was NOT easy... but that's exactly the point! As the kids worked, I wrote down some of the comments I heard. Things like, "this is impossible," and "I give up!" After I let them struggle for a while, I brought them back together and discussed the activity with them. It was eye-opening to see their words. They all agreed that their attitude was too negative so of course they would never have been successful. Then we read the Growth Mindset posters hanging in our room and discussed what each one meant. I closed with this video from Khan Academy. It was a fun and powerful lesson. One of the BEST purchases I made from TpT for this school year is the Icebreakers that Rock bundle from Cult of Pedagogy. This product contains three PowerPoint activities that allow students to talk to each other in an easy, comfortable way. What is great about these is that you can use them as one, big activity, or you can break them up, showing just a few slides here and there, as "brain breaks" through out the day. That is how I used them. So, on the first day, I did a big "Find Someone Who" activity with them. This allowed all the kids to learn each other's names. Next, I assigned them all their lockers and we practiced opening the combination locks (super-stressful for these first time locker users)! After that, we did a few slides from Icebreakers that Rock. Then, we went over the syllabus. Next, a few more Icebreakers that Rock slides. After that, I handed out and went over all the paperwork that had to go home and be signed (oh, the paperwork!!!). Then, a few more slides right before lunch. And then a few more right after lunch. Next up, a tour of the building. Then a few more slides before trying our lockers again. Finally, another slide right before dismissal. It was the perfect break/filler/attention-getter/distraction to use throughout the day... actually, I used the slides throughout the whole week! Run to TpT and pick this product up today! Totally worth every penny. (Some of the slides can be done silently. I LOVED these slides!!) Of course, we had to number our notebooks to get ready for ELA next week. I always tell kids that this is the easiest, most difficult task that we do all year :) I really the love smell of a Mr. Sketch anchor poster in the morning! This year, I'm starting with Reading Nonfiction: Notice and Note Stances, Signposts, and Strategies. My thinking is that it will really help with getting started with Article of the Week. Here is one of several of the posters I'll be using to teach these strategies. I'm jumping on the #ObserveMe bandwagon! Read more about it here. I'll keep you updated on how this goes throughout the year! Okay... that is enough for now! The beach is calling my name... nothing beats September here at the Jersey Shore! Hope the back-to-school season is treating you well! I'd love to hear how your school year is going so far. Happy Teaching!!
Need a refresher on the different types of seams at your disposal? Or maybe you’re starting out and doing research to better acquaint yourself with your
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Many women suffer from lipedema without knowing about it themselves. Here you can find out how to recognize lipedema.
Learn all about the Italian verb "avere" with conjugation charts, Italian expressions and idioms. "Avere" conjugation chart free download!
Lucca was our favourite city in Tuscany and it remains relatively undiscovered by visitors to Italy. Read on to find out more about this hidden jewel.
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Don't toss that leftover juice pulp - here are 20 creative ways to use it.
Have some easy fun with kids using this free printable soccer cootie catcher! Great for your favorite soccer player, team, classroom, family, & homeschool.
Father’s Day is a great time to celebrate and honor the special men in students’ lives! With this cute questionnaire, students can answer questions about their dad, uncle, or grandpa and give it to them as a cute keepsake! If you will be out of school by Father’s Day, send it home for students to ... Read More about Free Father’s Day Activity – All About My Dad
Blondie recipe that is perfectly chewy, ready in less than 30 minutes, and topped with crackly cinnamon and sugar!
I couldn’t resist! Found this FREE Pokeball crochet pattern on Pinterest and it went on my list stright away☺️ Still haven’t found out what all the fuss is about with PokemonGo, but I…
Is your child with ADHD lying often? Why do ADHD kids lie? Let's talk about how you can help your ADHD child stop the dishonesty.
Free Printable Daily Work For 9/8/2015 4th and 5th Grade I haven’t thought about sharing our daily work with you all but decided someone out there might find use for it as well. These are a f…
What is a serger and how do I use it? This is a question I hear all the time. Today we are breaking it down and telling you exactly how to use this sewing machine.
We are on our 4th week of measurement in my class! PTL the rulers are put away this week because we've moved onto learning about area! After 3
I keep coming back to this flattering, wearable shape. It’s fun to knit, easy to seam, and I just love wearing these comfy, loose pullovers with a shirt tail peeking out beneath the hem. Fernet Branca features a simple textured block motif, bookended by bold ribs and cables on either side of the body. My favorite part of this design might just be how those panels meet under the arms. On the back of the sweater, I added a central spine and changed the cable panels just a bit to keep things interesting. Then I designed the neckline so the sweater can be worn with either side facing front, so feel free to flip it depending on your mood! It’s reversible! Plus there’s this YARN. I’ve been waiting impatiently to work in Green Mt Spinnery’s Weekend Wool for a while now, and it did not disappoint. The color, the stitch defnition, and the soft, round fiber are spot on. When I first swatched these motifs in the Pine Warbler, my heart kind of skipped a beat -- and I didn’t put the needles back down until it was done. As always, I’ve added a few notes to the pattern about modifications for your own body, and there will be thread in my BabyCocktails group for knitting along or any questions that come up! Yardage By Size: Sizes: 38.5(39.5,42.25,44.25,46)(49.5,53,56.75,58.25,61,67)”/ 97.75(100.25, 107.25,112.5,116.75)(125.75,134.5,144,148 ,155,170.25)cm based on sweater circumference around body at bust. For fit shown, choose the size that allows for 5-6”/12.75-15.75cm of positive ease at bust. Or choose the size that gives you the amount of ease you prefer in your sweaters. Yardage: 1000(1100,1200,1300,1350) (1450,1575,1675,1800,1950,2100)yds 915(1005,1100,1190,1235) (1325,1440,1535,1650,1785,1920)m If substituting yarn, I suggest a nice round worsted or a heavy worsted weight wool. Tweeds, heathers or solids will be beautiful and show off the pattern well. Sweater is knit from the bottom up in 4 pieces (front, back, sleeves) and seamed at shoulders, underarm and sides. Seams are straight and simple. Cables are both charted and written. Color Shown: Pine Warbler
If you think I have the answers here, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I'm far from having any answers.
Wait! Hang on! Don’t click out! 🙂 It’s not THAT kind of Show and Tell, where the kids bring in their half-eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or the lint from the dryer or, even worse, some kind of dead rat or lizard or whatever. I know. I’ve seen those kid-type movies on TV. I’ve ... Read More about Show and Tell {A Speaking and Listening Program}
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
The Story of Pienza, Italy Pienza is located in the most southern part of Tuscany, in the region of Val d’Orcia, and is only 15km away from Montepulciano.
Are you looking for a way to teach critical thinking skills to your students? Give my favorite strategy, "Not the Answer" a try! This activity builds critical thinking skills through the use of multiple choice questions and allows you a look inside your students' thinking.
This Leopard is suited and booted and looking fresh, the designer inspired print captivate imagination and intrigue and is perfect for any space. Size: 12” x 12” - 30.4 x 30.4 cm 16” x 16” - 40.6 x 40.6 cm20” x 20” - 50.8 x 50.8 cm 24” x 24” - 60.9 x 60.9 cm 28” x 28” - 71.1 x 71.1 cm 30” x 30” - 76.2 x 76.2 cm 32” x 32” - 81.2 x 81.2 cm
How to build a capsule wardrobe and why? I woke up today and when I looked into my closet I discovered a few things. First, I've spent a lot of money on pieces that I
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Square Seven of the Traveling Knit Afghan, designed by Christie Bodden is out to make some waves! Read all about it right here on the blog!
Use a sound wall in your kindergarten classroom with these tips, ideas, and suggestions about using a sound wall in kindergarten!
