The days have been so gorgeous lately! We haven’t been encumbered by triple digit temps. Yay!! Glorious sunny days that beg to be played outsi…
I know I am not alone when I say that I struggle to sit through staff meetings without doodling on my paper, shifting in my seat, getting up to use the bathroom and occasionally whispering with my teacher friend next to me. Now, these are every other week, and only for an hour. Every time I leave, I […]
I have some great ideas for inside summer activities when your kids are stuck inside on those rainy summer days. Low prep and easy.
MLK Day is right around the corner and we've been busy trying to find some last minute {and simple!} ideas that you can use in the classroom as you and your kiddos explore the life and legacy of this important historical figure! * * * The story of Dr. King offers a powerful example of how one person who stands up for what they believe in/what is right can make a difference. As you explore the life of Martin Luther King Jr this January - his ideals, his hopes, and his impact - empower your students with the knowledge that, they too, have the power to make a difference in their families, their school/community, and even the world! Constructing a dream mobile is a great way to help your students make a meaningful connection with the holiday as well as instill this very idea! We found two variations of the dream mobile and either project would make a fabulous addition to your MLK Day lessons! Individual Dream Mobile Photo Source: Mrs. Prince & Co. Leanne over at Mrs. Prince & Co. has her kiddos create individual mobiles, writing about their dreams for their school, community, and world. If you're interested in completing this project, she offers the mobile printables for FREE over at her blog, so set-up is sure to be easy peasy! Collaborative Dream Mobile Photo Source: 4th Grade Frolics Tara of 4th Grade Frolics invites her students to work together to create a class mobile displaying their dreams for the world. Invited to think about various topics - freedom, equality, fairness, unity, etc. - students wrote about what these dreams might look like and their hopes for the world! Here's a picture of the completed mobile... Photo Source: 4th Grade Frolics Of course, these projects were initially used with second and fourth grade students, so keep this in mind when tweaking the activity for your preschoolers!
Behavior charts that include goals, a rubric, and help facilitate student and parent involvement will work wonders in your classroom.
10 super easy and fun sick day activities for toddlers to feel better.
Sub Tub Idea for substitute teacher activities on days when you are out of your classroom. Perfect for lower elementary.
Having a "toolbox" of coping strategies is critical for a child or young adult to deal with challenging emotions. Sometimes the emotions are due to anxiety, depression, anger, stress or other strong feelings. Regardless of the reason, it's important to teach, practice, and choose coping strategies t
Hey everyone! It's Anna from Hanging with Mrs. Hulsey! The school year is officially in full swing-- and my students are definitely feeling more comfortable with me and each other! One thing I've decided we need to focus on more is our classroom community! Here are some quick ideas to help you promote a positive climate in your classroom! Use Team Builders Team building activities are easy to implement! They don't take a lot of time, students find them to be engaging, and they are often FREE! Here is a quick list of some of my favorite student team building activities: Human Knot (Students stand in circle, reach for hands of people across the way, and then they must untangle themselves without letting go. This can also be done as a spiderweb using a ball of yarn) Tallest Tower (Divide students into groups and give them supplies like straws, tape, blocks, etc. The team that can make the tallest tower wins!) Minefield (Set up a "minefield" that students must navigate a blindfolded partner through) Hula Hoop Pass (Can be played whole class or in teams. Students hold hands and must pass through a hula hoop as quickly as possible) Switch Sides If... (Use a chalk line, rope, or tape line. Have students stand on one side of the line. Read off items like "switch sides if you like to bake", etc.) The internet provides an infinite source of team building activities! I've included a few links below: http://www.ventureteambuilding.co.uk/team-building-activities/ http://www.momjunction.com/articles/team-building-activities-will-keep-kids-busy-summer_0074763/#gref http://mommieshobbies.blogspot.com/2014/01/switch-sides-if.html?m=1 Hold Morning Meetings Time is precious in my classroom because we departmentalize. It feels like we are always on the go. However, I feel that even something as small as a weekly morning meeting would help my students develop a more positive feeling toward one another. You can read more about morning meetings for older elementary students here! I also love this product from TPT! Write Daily White Board Messages I think this is a such a simple way to start the day off with a positive vibe! The night before (or morning of) write a simple prompt on the white board/chalkboard and have students respond on the board. This will foster another sense of ownership and community. You can find white board messages by searching google or Pinterest! Here are some quick ideas to get you started: 1 Thing Wednesday-- name one thing we've done this year that you'd like to do again! I Think I Can Thursday-- what is one goal you want to achieve this year? Flashback Friday-- what is one new thing you have learned this week? Write a compliment for a classmate by their name (no repeats!) Name 3 traits of a great friend What is your favorite book you've read this year? Thankful Thursday-- what is 1 thing you are thankful for? Make it Monday-- what is 1 thing you've always wanted to create?' Top 2 Tuesday-- write your top 2 favorite things about the school year so far Compliment Circles This activity would pair well with morning meetings! You and the students sit in a circle with everyone's legs out straight. Begin the compliment circle by giving a compliment to someone. Once someone has been complimented they cross their legs. Compliments continue until everyone has received 1. I think this is a great way to encourage students to see each other in different ways! Create a Kindness Board I created this one for the visual it would provide to my students. Plus, I wanted them to point out kindness when they see it in others! This one is easy to implement: 1. Print out the letters and hang on a wall or bulletin board. 2. Print the "caught being kind" strips on various colors of paper (I used Astrobright paper). 3. Cut the strips apart and keep on hand for when students catch others being kind. 4. When students experience a kindness or act of friendship, they come and ask you for a "caught being kind" strip. They write down their experience. 5. Start a paper chain and add a new link every time someone catches others being kind! You can find this HERE in my TPT store! Here is another type of board with a similar theme (kindness): You can find these fall themed board HERE in my store! I hope you found these ideas to be useful to implement in your classroom! If you have any questions-- feel free to leave them in the comment section!
Free Ancient China Lapbook for Kids Who Love Hands-on History. Today, I have a free Ancient China lapbook with some hands-on history ideas. Also, you'll love my other Homeschool Lapbook Ideas on my page.
80 sponge activities you can do in your elementary classroom to make every minute count.
Adjusting to life with two kids is tough. Being able to manage a smooth transition is even harder. Check out these tips for how to make it easier!
This little tip on how to quickly fill a hole in your wall is perfect for renters or people dorming. I remember quickly filling in holes at 3 in the morning wit…
I know shamrocks really only have 3 sides, but for some reason when I think of St. Patrick's Day I think of Four-Leaf Clovers so that's what we make around here. Sweet P LOVES coffee filter crafts - we've made the Earth, pumpkins, trees, umbrellas, snowmen and Valentine snowflakes this year! So, of course, we had to have a St. Paddy's Day Coffee Filter craft as well. We use a dropper to distribute the colored water, but it could also be painted on. I used 2 different types of green food coloring - neon and regular, and also did a blend of yellow/blue for variety. You can see how the two colors separated on some of the coffee filters. We left the filters out to dry and then later, I showed Sweet P how to fold them and cut them so they'd look like shamrocks (or four-leaf clovers). I drew a line with a crayon and she cut along the line. I love how different each of her shamrocks turned out! We also created one large shamrock by cutting out four hearts and taping them together. They're the perfect decoration for our window and make neat patterns on the wall when the sun hits just right! Check out this collaborative Pinterest Board for more St. Paddy's Day fun!
Have you ever thought you'd like to homeschool? Ever feel like you're crazy for wanting to? What if your child begins school this year, and you face some unexpected changes? Here are a few scenarios where I think homeschooling would be an excellent option to consider. Personally, I am always a little embarrassed when I tell
Before I started teaching in my current district I was a a substitute in a different district. Even though I had spent a good time with the kids in the class I subbed in, I hated when the plans ran short or when there was an odd few minutes. I have put together a few simple games that require very...
I have been working on getting ready for the summer tutoring season and thought I would share some things I am working on with you all. One of the first things I do when I get a new tutoring student is have a conversation with the parents. It's so crucial to gain as much information
Here is the link to find the 6 different lessons that the church has for you to use. During the first lesson, I opened the "FamilySearch – Tree" app and I introduced them to their grandparents. Luckily, I had already posted some pictures of my ancestors awhile ago. If you don't have any images of …
My kids are at that age when they still love to get mail. It’s all still good mail – magazines, Birthday cards, postcards, etc. – and they often contain a pleasant surprise; a couple of dollars from Grandma, or some stickers, for example. I’d hate to think that there may come a day when my kid’s kids will get all their mail digitally; when they would miss out on the excitement of finding an envelope or package in the mailbox with their name on it; or the anticipation of ripping open the envelope to see what’s inside. I know it’s not politically correct to be in favor of real-life paper mail. And there are some things that deserve to be digital. I don’t need paper copies of my bills. And junk mail should be banished all together. But some things are worth keeping. I still have post cards from all sorts of exotic places that I got as a kid. And I still have all the cards and little notes that my wife wrote to me before (and after) we were married. Some things deserve to be committed to pen and paper; not flickering across some computer screen or texted (and misspelled) from one phone to another. That’s why I make note cards. And that’s why I’m honored every time somebody decides that the image on the outside of one my cards is special enough to accompany the special message on the inside. Hudson River Tugboat I believe that this is from a photo taken from the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. Probably somewhere around Jersey City. 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” Note Card Printed on heavy card stock Blank inside Envelope included with each card Each card is signed by the Artist Available singly ($4 each), packages of four ($12), or packages of eight ($18) I'm happy to make mixed packages. Just add a note stating which cards you would like. Other formats available (listed separately): Pen and Ink Print https://www.etsy.com/listing/128495223/hudson-river-tugboat-pen-and-ink-print
Open when letters for boyfriend / girlfriend / wife / husband, for your best friend, for your child, mom or dad, for ANYONE! PLUS an example letter that you can use as inspiration.
80 sponge activities you can do in your elementary classroom to make every minute count.
The days have been so gorgeous lately! We haven’t been encumbered by triple digit temps. Yay!! Glorious sunny days that beg to be played outsi…
Yoga Teacher Talk is a series for current or prospective yoga teachers. We also have a dedicated space on the Yoga Forum where you can discuss and share ideas. Come join! The other day I received the following message from a YBC reader and fellow yoga teacher
Creative mirror play activities for toddlers and preschoolers. 5 fun ways to learn, create and explore on a reflective surface.
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Welcome your kids back with this fun hands-on get to know you activity. I have this out on their desks when they first walk in on the first day of school. I can learn a lot about the kids from this simple activity. I look to see who just uses the Playdoh to form letters or numbers versus the student...
This list of 100+ ideas of what to do when you're bored for kids supplies days of entertainment. When your kids are bored, read this post!
Hi teachers! I wanted to stop by today with some ideas for teaching our students how to be leaders! Each day we hope that we teach our students how to […]
Here’s how we enjoyed our last day together! It really hasn’t sunk in yet. We laughed, we cried, we played! Minute to Win It! Oh so fun! I made some...
I love homeschooling. It’s been the means of so much joy in my life, and I can’t imagine the last 25 years without the fun of reading aloud with my children, making crafts together, field trips, nature walks, painting, writing, and yes, even math. I’ve learned so much through the years, but a few si
**This is a digital file you will receive a link to download a PDF for you to print and cut - no product will be mailed to you. Record your child's words when you ask what they love about Mom or Grandma. Suitable for Mother's Day or Birthday card, Grandma and Grandparents Day. Simply print then cut to make the perfect Mother's Day Gift Card or Birthday Card Petals will be blank so you can add your child's words, the photo is just an example of what kid's may say. You may print on standard 8.5"X11" paper - I recommend using cardstock and fold in half or trim to 7"X10" to make a 5"X7" card. Remember to change your print settings to "highest" or "best". I have made the petals as large as possible but you will still need to take care when you write on them as they need to fit on a card. Please note the edges of the petals are intentionally lightly grayed out and appear pixelated, it is called a "bleed" to transition the color to the edge and avoid a stark black cutting line.. The design is such to make it easier for younger children to cut out and it helps to hide a cutting errors which can be frustrating for some children. Print Your Own - Keepsake Birthday Day Card for Mom or Grandma! Thoughtful, handmade Mother's Day Gift or Birthday Card You may print as many copies as you like but you may not re-sell the digital file or the print out directly. Prefer an all inclusive pre cut kit? See my store! Thank you for viewing my listing and check out my other Greeting Cards and Kids Craft Kits. Keepsake Mother's Day Card kit for kids thoughtful, handmade, all inclusive- create a meaningful card for Mother's Day or Birthday
My Guided Reading Passages Packs have been a HUGE help for all my readers. Each leveled pack includes 15 passages, lesson plans and running records. I love using them as an extra way to see how all my readers are doing.
Hi everyone! I hope that you are having a great day!I've always liked acting.I remember making little presentations on the playground when I was youngerI would also do this thing with my brother where he pretended that he had a control remote and I would pretend to be the channels. So I would pretend that I was in a movie or tv show. When I was about nine I started to get more and more into acting and eventually got my first job!And in this post, I will share how to get your first acting job, ev
Ronia loves having a cozy place to go to calm down and she calls it her "pink zone." Learn How to Create a Calm Corner for Your Toddler...
Are you curious about Finland? Explore its culture, wildlife, and landscapes with these fun and educational activities and games to use at your Girl Scout's troop World Thinking Day event.
