In August, I had the pleasure of presenting my book Jobs of a Preschooler at a library during preschool storytime two days in a row, which I wrote about here. I had said that I would like to go bac…
Why is it that kids LOVE science so much? Is it because they like the idea of being scientists with lab coats and safety goggles? Is it because they want to conduct science experiments and make things explode? Is it because they are thrilled at the thought of discovering some groundbreaking new truth in their ... Read More about Teaching The Scientific Method Unit Using Pickles
It’s the end of the school year and we want you to end with a blast!! PICKLE DAY is one of our favorite days of the year! This Pickle Themed end of year activity is full of engagement, fun, math, ELA, arts and more! Included in the product: A pickle Drawing Pickle Taste Tasting Pickle Graphing with accompanying fraction questions Read Aloud Book with Summary Writing prompt with graphic organizer Read Aloud Book with Jar activity Four Games for your class to play together that will surely bring lots of smiles and laughter! Some activities may require materials. There is a list included in the preview and you may already have some of the materials, but others may need to be purchased or donated from families. We hope your class enjoys “Pickle Day” as much as our students do!!
Thought I would share another activity I had with my Activity Days girls last week. We were on a mission, we went undercover and performed 7 days worth of SecRet SerViCe. Before we got started we talked a bit about service and the blessings that come when we help others. I found some manila envelopes at the dollar store and personalized them with their names on them. Inside I included a pen and these "forms" that they were to fill out during the activity. I also included a list of ideas for serving to help get them going. I was also lucky to find these fun "undercover" glasses to stick inside. Just to help them really get into the part...AND they would know if anyone sneaking up on them ;) (they really did kind of work!) The girls thought it was great. Honestly, I was pretty surprised with how excited they were to get going on their challenge. A lot of them told me they were going to go home and get started right away. Just goes to show that it doesn't take much (couple of bucks at the dollar store) to get kids excited about doing things for others. It turned out to be a fun, easy way to teach the important principal of SeRviNg oTheRS...
I just posted my newest unit ~ Picklicious ! This could possibly be my favorite unit ever! I have thought of teaching with pickles before b...
This is a classroom management system that is loved by teachers and easy to use! It is perfect for elementary school in a small group or as a whole class setting. How I use this in my classroom: On my whiteboard, I write down the assignment I would like students to finish. 1. Catch Up on Work (Ketchup Bottle) 2. Pick One Extension Activity (Pickle) If students do not finish an assignment in class, they put it in their "Ketchup" folder. If they return an incomplete assignment, staple "Ketchup Packet" on the assignment to let the students know they need to complete it. There's a basket in my classroom with file folders called "Pickle" In each of these folders, there is a fun extension activity.
Thought I would share another activity I had with my Activity Days girls last week. We were on a mission, we went undercover and performed 7 days worth of SecRet SerViCe. Before we got started we talked a bit about service and the blessings that come when we help others. I found some manila envelopes at the dollar store and personalized them with their names on them. Inside I included a pen and these "forms" that they were to fill out during the activity. I also included a list of ideas for serving to help get them going. I was also lucky to find these fun "undercover" glasses to stick inside. Just to help them really get into the part...AND they would know if anyone sneaking up on them ;) (they really did kind of work!) The girls thought it was great. Honestly, I was pretty surprised with how excited they were to get going on their challenge. A lot of them told me they were going to go home and get started right away. Just goes to show that it doesn't take much (couple of bucks at the dollar store) to get kids excited about doing things for others. It turned out to be a fun, easy way to teach the important principal of SeRviNg oTheRS...
Pickleball Overview Pickle ball is the fastest growing racquet sport in the US. Easy to learn and enjoy for beginners and fast and exciting for more advanced players it is a sport that satisfies all ages and all types of athletes. This PickleBall Court Stencil Set will allow you to paint an official court on any hard surface that is 44 feet by 20 feet. All you need is the net line and this kit of 18 stencils will make one half of the court, perfectly square and the right dimensions. Repeat the process to make an official full pickleball court. This process will allow you to paint a court in just an hour or so. If you are good with long tape measures, chalk lines and geometry you can use the layout the court yourself and use our 2 inch sport line stencil to make all of the pickle court lines. Our stencils are made from 1/16th inch LLDPE, this widely used stencil material makes stenciling relatively easy. The material is flexible and durable and can be used hundreds of times. You can do many courts with this one stencil and keep for maintenance for years. The plastic is almost unbreakable and can be rolled but will lie flat. After use, please clean as built-up paint on the stencil can cause the stencil to curl Remove the paint and it will be ready to go again. For information on the rules and court setup of Pickleball please go to the USAPA website. Pickleball Court Painting Instructions: Layout court on a North-South azimuth to reduce the impact of the sun if possible. Prepare the surface of the court. Clean, fill in cracks, etc. Establish the line of the Net ( should be in the middle of your overall space.) We recommend chalking this line. Layout the stencil for 1 half-court start with 1L and 1R with the edge of the short leg of this L shaped stencil against the center of the net line. Adjust and center the space between 1L and 1R so that stencils 2L, 2R, two of stencil 3, and stencil 4 fit across the Non-Volley line as shown in our diagram. Once those are adjusted fill in with the rest of the stencils. Adjust so that the lines and stencil are straight and the stencils fit squarely end to end. Once the stencil is set use tape or bricks to guard against someone kicking the stencils out of place. If you are painting the interior of the court a special color, ( blue is favored, and often the space between the net and Non-volley line is painted a different color as this is a large area we recommend rolling. Mark or tape the outside of the stencils enough so that you can easily relocate the stencils. The corners are especially important. Remove the stencil and roll in between the lines. You do not have to worry about being careful to cut in perfectly the lines as you will cover those again with the line paint. After the interior is dry, Again, layout the stencil. .Repeating steps 4 and 5 (there are multiple "5" pieces, they are the same size and are interchangeable) using the marks from step 6. Paint the lines within the stencils either with spray paint or with a dry brush so that paint does not bleed under the stencil. Repeat for a clearer line. Our stencils have breaks to keep them sturdier, fill in those breaks. You can use a single stencil and place it so that it establishes the sides of the breaks and fill in with spray or a small brush. After the paint is dry remove the stencils. Repeat for the other half of the court. After you are finished, clean the stencils and store for the next time.
Engage your Forensics students with the pickle autopsy! Check out how I prep and implement this fun activity into my Forensic Science class.
Teaching electricity is exciting when done with pickles in this engaging demonstration that will hook your students and make them want to learn more!
All about Pickles! Included in this mini-unit: Reading: • Informational book on How Pickles are Made • Comprehension Check: Fact vs. Opinion Sort Writing: • Create a Pickle Character • Write a Creative Story about your Character (our class was laughing so hard at some of our pickle adventures) Math: • Double Digit Pickle Math Story Problems • Create Your Own Pickle Math Problem • Graphing Pickle Activity Science: • Pickle Taste Test (real pickles not included :) My class had a ball doing these pickle activities. Download the preview to see if this something you'd be interested in. These activities could be great to do at home during the summer to answer the "Mom, I'm bored" problem! ***************************************************************************** Other Hardcore Teacher Resources Wacky, Fun, and DEFINITELY Silly Poetry Book Second Grade Writing Boot Camp 20 Writing Activities that DON'T Meet Common Core Need other Common Core Stuff? Mosey around my store! I specialize in creative thinking and writing activities! ***************************************************************************** Thank you for taking the time to visit Hardcore Teacher Resources! My mission is to save you (the Hardcore Teacher) time and to help you engage your students in creative and higher order thinking! Remember to give feedback to get TPT credits on future purchases! It can save you a bit of money! Who doesn’t love that? Keep in Touch! Stay up to date with new products, sales, and freebies by clicking the green star next to my store name. Thanks for being a Hardcore Teacher! Rock on, teacher-friend! *****************************************************************************
Easy recipe for refrigerator sweet pickles that doesn't require any canning.
Slightly sweet and tangy refrigerator pickles. Very similar to the bread and butter pickles we all love so much!
Pickling is a simple and tasty way to preserve extra produce from your harvest. Learn pickling for beginners and how to get started today.
Engage your Forensics students with the pickle autopsy! Check out how I prep and implement this fun activity into my Forensic Science class.
Pickling 101: A Beginner's Guide to Preserving Food.
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Kids learn by moving! Color sorting with movement is a low-prep indoor activity for rainy days, baby nap times, or redirect moving indoors.
Engage your Forensics students with the pickle autopsy! Check out how I prep and implement this fun activity into my Forensic Science class.
These easy crafts are so much fun and perfect for celebrating some quirky national holidays. Cherry popsicle day, Pickle day, Taco day, and more!
Kids learn by moving! Color sorting with movement is a low-prep indoor activity for rainy days, baby nap times, or redirect moving indoors.
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Cool, crunchy, and tangy — here's your detailed guide on how to make dill pickles from scratch.
Use the refrigerator method to make easy pickled okra. They can be made spicy or not, according to your preferences.
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Pickle piñatas are the perfect Valentine for anyone who means a great dill to you!
