Four card games to play with your toddler. Using a deck of cards, toddlers can sort, match, and learn more about playing cards.

Easy DIY Greeting Cards - Templates and Tutorials

If you’re not sure where to start when making a card, a card sketch is a great place to start! Learn how to use this simple card sketch!

DIY SIMPLE CARD HOLDER This is an easy to create and useful card wallet. So even beginners can make this wallet. Just follow the step-by-ste...

Create corner accent pieces on your cards using circle punches. It's a fun and simple ways to use circle shapes in your card making.

5 Simple greeting cards you can make with ONE card layout? Yep! You'll love how this layout gives you successful DIY cards every time! Watch the video!

Create an adorable set of paper cats. There are 7 different cats to make either in full colour or colour-your-own. Some of the cats are based on pure breeds, others are cute, mixed-breed "just cats".  This papercraft is super simple, involving basic cutting, folding and gluing skills. It's been designed for ages 6 and up (but older kids will love it too). Light card stock to print on is recommended for sturdiness.  This digital download product includes: - Printable instructions with photos - 7 cat templates in full colour - 7 colour-your-own cat templates - the file saved as a PDF in US Letter format

Mit den Task Cards für Tenses können Schüler positive, negative und Fragesätze in den verschiedenen Zeiten üben.Derzeit umfasst das Paket folgende

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Make Ten... A fun and easy card game for kids that reinforces math concepts and uses a regular deck of playing cards. Free printable play mat included!

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This week, I’m in Jaipur, India, starting my second teaching stint with Ritchie Ace Camps. Last year’s Jaipur experience was amazing (lots of pics here), and I can’t wait to meet everyone who is coming on the 2015 version (although I’m going to miss last year’s group like mad!). I hadn’t used block printing techniques a lot …

Have your kids ever used Tangram puzzles? The classic Tangram puzzle, which originated in Imperial China, consists of just 7 shapes: 5 triangles, a square,

If you are looking for a simple way to make a card, this set is for you. This stamp set is part of the Creative Expressions Woodware Clear Singles Christmas collection. This set contains 2 stamps, one with Sketchy Baubles and one that says simply "Merry Christmas". These baubles with fill a background, making it very easy to produce a card. These stamps will adhere to acrylic blocks and can be used with your favorite inks, paints, water colors, embossing powders and other crafting mediums (all sold separately). This set can produce many unique, one of a kind cards for all your Christmas card making.

Folk art wooden decoration Folk art wooden decoration. These lovely naive decorations would fit in perfectly in a nursery, simple in design they have a lovey slight retro style to them With them being 2 cm deep they can stand up too. made from: Wood dimensions: Whale 13 x 11cm, Bird 10 x 9.5 cm, elephant 12 x 9.5 cm all are 2 cm deep

Learning multiplication facts can be such a chore. Make multiplication for kids fun and engaging with this simple card game! Only takes 2 minutes to set up.

This Card & Coin Purse includes a zippered pouch for cash or coins, simple card slot and snap closure. A very easy wallet to sew in an afternoon, and give as a gift. You get to personalize it by choos

Learn how to fold an origami star in five simple steps. Photo instructions and step by step video included. Cute for Christmas decorations!

Wondering How-to-Use Writing Journals in Kindergarten? Read the tips and get the FREE writing card to get started now!

This February, make this cute tiger handmade valentine card at home or in the classroom. It's great for giving to parents, Grandparents or Teacher!

Masculine cards can be some of the hardest to make, but that shouldn't be true! Here are some tips for making easy, yet great, masculine cards.

These FREE counting bear activities help kids learn numbers and addition using ten frames. They're great for preschool, pre-k or kindergarten. Activity 1

Here is my tutorial for a folding card wallet, great for your business cards, or credit cards

Christmas Crafts, Paper Decor PAPERCUT Houses for CHRISTMAS Video Tutorial & Templates Sometimes, really simple crafts can make such a beautiful holiday

The card game Gobble adds fun, laughter and absolute silliness to any Thanksgiving gathering. The fun actions will be a hit for sure.

Simple Wallet Free Sewing Tutorial and Pattern

Kids learn about the fine art of printmaking using flat pieces of styrofoam, tempera paint, and rollers to make prints.

Ever felt like your students could benefit from slowing down and taking a moment calm? Well, you're in for a treat. Mindfulness isn't just a buzzword; it's a game-changer. It's about hitting the pause button, taking a deep breath, and diving into the magic of the present moment. And here's the kicker – it's not just for adults; it's for kids too! So, picture this: A classroom where calm reigns supreme, thoughts find their chill, and focus becomes a superpower. That's the power of mindfulness. And guess what? We're not stopping there. We're bringing you the tools to create a Calming Corner that'll turn your classroom into a sanctuary of serenity. Let's dive in! (GREAT NEWS! I've put together exclusive FREEBIES for mindfulness. Click here to receive them!) Mindfulness meditation is a way of focusing the mind so that it is fully attending to what’s happening right now, to what we’re doing, and to the space that we’re currently in. Cultivating mindfulness means to be present, to pay attention, and to be aware of our emotions and the way that we respond to them. Recent neuroscience research points to many benefits of mindfulness meditation: ➧ increased focus ➧ a sense of calm ➧ decreased stress ➧ decreased anxiety ➧ improved impulse control ➧ greater empathy for others ➧ improved conflict resolution skills Our students need opportunities to practice mindfulness mediation. Since the human mind often wanders from the present. Our brains have a tendency to become absorbed with thoughts about the past or the future. This kind of thinking makes us anxious. Academic pressure now affects kids as early as kindergarten, resulting in less time for play and other stress-reducing activities. Today’s students are faced with an unprecedented amount of anxiety. The pressure only grows greater in middle and high school. Surveys have found students reporting stress and fatigue as much as 75% of the time. What’s needed is a way to decrease anxiety and help students to manage their emotions. That’s where mindfulness comes in. Infusing moments of mindfulness in the classroom is not only powerful, it’s also quite simple. In general, to practice mindfulness, have students start by bringing attention to their own body. Then, have them breathe in through their noses and out through their mouths. When they notice that their mind has wondered away from the present moment, they should gently bring their attention back to their breathing. It’s also a great idea to intentionally plan moments of mindfulness in the classroom! Here are some simple ways to do just that… 1. A Mindful Moment At the beginning of class, or after a transition, have your students close their eyes and take several deep breaths. Ask them to pay attention to their breathing and what it feels like. 2. A Mindful Break Once or twice during a standard length class, just stop. Have your students stand up and stretch and then sit back down and do 30 seconds of mindful breathing. This takes no more than a minute, and it gives everyone a needed break. 3. A Mindful Quote Use motivational and inspirational quotes to help focus students’ minds during a moment of mindfulness. It’s as easy as sharing a quote, or you can download this free set of mindfulness quotes and put together a container to pull from all year long. If you'd like me to send you a free set of 24 mindfulness quotes and the materials to make a container like above, add your name and email address below: Yes! Please send me MINDFULNESS RESOURCES! 4. Attention Check During a long lesson, stop and ask your students to pause and “check their attention.” Is their mind on what is being done in class, or has it been wandering? This gives kids the chance to deliberately redirect their attention to the matter at hand. 5. Finger Labyrinths Traditionally, labyrinths are used for mediation and relaxation. Often, people walk through labyrinths. Give students the same sensation with finger labyrinths. I’ve made a collection of them that students can use when they need to focus their minds. Students simply trace the spiral paths as they practice mindfulness. Add your name and email address below to receive the finger labyrinths and mindfulness quotes in your email inbox! Yes! Please send me MINDFULNESS RESOURCES! 6. Mindful Closure At the end of class, have students close their eyes and focus on their breathing again. Ask them to think of what they have learned and perhaps congratulate themselves on their progress and accomplishments. As teachers. we have many opportunities to introduce students to mindfulness practices. Of course, one of the most important ways we can do this is by cultivating mindfulness in ourselves. If we, as teachers, are present and aware of our own emotions and responses, we set an invaluable example for our students. Many of these mindfulness activities work well in a Calming Corner in the Classroom. Add the quotes or labyrinths to the calming corner to help students when they need to take a step back and become more present in the moment. Find more ideas for creating a calming classroom environment here. Thanks so much for stopping by! Mary Beth