Set the stage for a fantastic school year with these fun, foundational, and differentiated September library lessons!
Read any Mo Willems Pigeon books and then have your students create the Pigeon! They will cut it out and then glue it on any color of construction paper. ...
Over the last several years, I've done at lot of change up our library space at Stewart. Here's some of my tips to help you rethink your library.
I mean...why WOULDN'T you use cootie catchers in your reading block? It makes perfect sense. Ok - remember last week how I was talking about doing a little spring cleaning with some of my TpT resources? Well, I did a little spring cleaning in my file folders on my computer as well. Yikes. Now THAT'S a bit of a rabbit hole. I got in a little deeper than I wanted to, but I figured I might as well finish the job. I got rid of a lot (a LOT) of cringe worthy products that just didn't make the cut anymore, and I got some major organizing done as well. BUT - you know what I found? THIS >>> It's a reading comprehension cootie catcher that I TOTALLY forgot I made! And since it resurfaced for me - I thought I'd resurface it for you! I'm sure I made it for you guys in the first place, but I can't for the life of me find it anywhere on the blog. There's actually 3 different versions. They have different comprehension questions that can be used with any fictional book. They work great as a quick partner review game. You can download them here! Find any long-lost things in your spring cleaning, lately? Pin and Share this freebie:
I LOVE these flowers!!! I also think this may be my new favorite art lesson to teach! 2nd Graders did such a fabulous job creating them– SO proud of their work!! Step-by-step directions with…
Integrate math and art with these symmetrical pattern coloring cards. This is a great math art project that kids love doing!
Free staff papers for all instruments. Just click and print!
Following the directions is a skill all kids must learn. Why not make it more fun with this FREE Follow the Directions Activity Pack? These printable worksheets will take them around the town, to animal habitats, through their own bodies, and more!
The best part of Notion is that there are a lot of Notion Templates inspiration available online. These templates can be very useful if you are not familiar with the...
Use STEM engineering activities in elementary school as a fun, engaging, and meaningful way to tackle the Next Generation Science Standards.
Fun and learning packed The Day the Crayons Quit activities that include free printables to download. Just supply crayons!
This little spinning brooch is a lovely way to get children involved in Remembrance Sunday activities. It is really easy to make with some simple tools and card. Here we've used glue, but you could opt for double sided tape if you want a mess free, quicker version. Discover more papercraft projects here >
These free dinosaur do a dot printables are a no-prep and fun activity for toddlers and preschoolers who love dinosaurs.
These wide leg jeans feature a classic five-pocket style and comfortable fit around the hips. Crafted with a front fly for easy dressing, these timeless jeans can be tailored to fit perfectly with …
10 best IKEA Billy Bookcase Hacks that'll make your jaw drop! Find out how people are getting the perfect storage on a budget (using an Ikea Billy bookcase)
A comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Bucharest, Romania, covering great places to visit, nightlife and more!
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Summer is coming to an end, so ring in the school year with these fun back to school jokes. Perfect for kids, adults, and teachers too!
Learn how to transform your space with this clever hack on turning Ikea Billy bookcases into a custom wall of built-ins. Easy and affordable!
Are you looking for a fun way to teach describing characters and character traits? Try this! Fold each side of a horizontal sheet of paper to the middle. Have the kids draw a picture of the character on the front. Put words to describe the outward appearance of the character on the outside. This can be things that are obvious from the text. Next, open the page up and write character traits and words to describe the character's emotions on the inside. These are things you have to infer about the character's traits based on the evidence from the text. It's pretty fun and these make a great display!
I'm throwing it back to my second-grade days today! One of my favorite field trips was our visit to the local zoo. In preparation for this trip, my students would research an animal and become an "expert" on that animal. They would then write a non-fiction book to add to our classroom library. To start,
This blog post was so popular that I turned it into a book: 102 Little Drawings That Will Help You Remember English Rules FOREVER (Probably). It's available as an eBook and paperback. Click here to
This DIY No-Sew Bench Cushion is a super easy tutorial for those who can't sew while using a curtain as the fabric to cover the bench cushion.
Learn how to build a beautiful DIY murphy bed with fluted doors using a highly rated murphy bed kit and some careful planning.
Summer is almost over and school is just about to start! Kick off the new school year by printing one of 50 August 2024 calendars. Print from home!
The Ikea Billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday! We have brought together the best Ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. Using an Ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget.
Here is a collection of 10 FREE Printable alphabet banners. Each letter of the alphabet is available to be printed out, so all you have to do is think up a great banner saying! Have fun creating the beautiful Banner of your dreams!
As any church pianist will tell you, having collections that you can pull out and play from over and over again is golden. Looking for something new to play this year? Here are eight solo piano collections to consider adding to your library.
Do you hate to teach poetry? Do you want your students to learn and enjoy poetry? Try these simple ways to learn how to teach poetry...
Nursing is a career with sore feet and full hearts. Relieve your stress by laughing at a few of these hilarious nurse jokes and puns. Only those with the best sense of humor will appreciate these jokes!
Kick off the school year with fun Name Games! Foster classroom camaraderie and help students break the ice on the first day.
Fall worksheets for preschool that are perfect for your fall theme- scissor skills, fine motor, counting, mazes, and more. Free printable PDF
This past month, we worked with Emily Harris and North Georgia Brick to take a standard dry wall in our studio room and convert it into an aged brick wall. (Or as close to one as you can get without it actually being aged!) We have worked with Emily before on our dining room
Classroom team-building games are a must at the start of a new school year! Here are 16 of my favorite icebreakers and classroom team-building activities!
here are over 70 best adorable back to school crafts that are guaranteed to get your kids excited about their first day of school.
Every year, at the beginning of Kindergarten we begin learning the color words. If you are like me you own the color word CDs and sing them over and over until you can't stop. Then you sing them at home, in the shower, in your head all the time! The good news is: They work! Kids learn how to spell their color words very easily when they learn it in song. (Funny, that actually works for almost anything.) I was growing tired of my old color word poem charts in my classroom and decided to make new ones. I thought I would share. Enjoy! They are a FREEBIE!
Classroom management is one of the most important things a teacher can master. Here are 2 kindergarten classroom management ideas that work!
Have your students think OUTSIDE the box by thinking about how this picture is NOT a picture of a cloud...but something else they think of! Students love to draw and color these fun sheets. Can be used for morning work, a brain break, or a center!
Although "practice makes perfect," it doesn't have to be boring. Find 6 ways to make lessons more engaging with movement in the classroom.
Do you want to discover how to make trees for classroom bulletin boards and walls? There are many ways to create a classroom tree. The trunk and branches are
