Rail map of Spain, with a guide to Spanish trains, destination cities, and rail passes for the tourist planning a vacation in Spain.
Summer is finally here, and it’s time to celebrate with FUN, hands-on SUMMER activities your little learners will go bonkers for! Take the learning outside or get messy inside and...
Coming off of their autumn-y landscapes dotted with Aspen trees, fifth graders have moved on to seascapes. I've done seascapes for a few years but decided to mix things up this year, combining elements of projects I found here and here. Like that second plan suggests, I use this project to show the kids the work of Winslow Homer. The more I study his realistic oil paintings, the more I appreciate both his talent and dedication to the subject of the sea. This year, the kids looked at some of Homer's watercolors and oils before starting their own. Everyone chose a tempera paint color palette with which to cover a 12x18" sheet of white paper. They loved blending their colors and experimenting with brush techniques to achieve smooth waters or crashing seas. They added some sgraffito if desired. On this day, art class was sponsored by the letter M. For MESSY. On day two, all students painted another 12x18" sheet--this time, watercolors on watercolor paper--for the sky. This day was sponsored by the color blue, a.k.a. an excuse to wear my new blue pants. The 'ocean paper' was torn horizontally to create white waves and surf--so cool! These pieces were layered onto the watercolor paper to make sky and water meet. Lastly, we went over a few origami boat folds. Kiddos had lots of paper and sizes from which to choose. I required them to use differing sizes to demonstrate perspective. I pre-taught my Art Enrichment kids how to do the folds so they could teach the others. Pile-up in the marina! My fifth graders really enjoyed this mixed media approach--when I hear, "this is so cool!" and "woooow!" I want to do a happy little dance (and sometimes my blue pants and I indulge). Some kiddos really went wild with this. I had a few kids 'sink' their ships by ripping them in half, and others made little "S.O.S." flags or named their boats. One of my outside-the-box thinkers asked to use a black Sharpie to draw on the sky; I asked if she'd prefer to paint on clouds but she said she'd like to use the black marker. I said yes and she ended up with this rockin' result, graphic and bold like the rest of the artworks I've seen from her: Gosh I love these kids.
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Don't miss out on this free kindergarten prep worksheet! It's free and has over 20 pages for your child to use and learn from!
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The Laugavegur Trail in Iceland, aka the "hot springs route" has black sand basalt fields and otherworldly landscapes. Here's how to do the trip solo, with routes, packing tips, and more.
Sink or Float Worksheet. Sink or Float Worksheet. Fruit Sink or Float English Esl Worksheets for Distance
Planning a day at the beach? Use these genius beach hacks on your next beach trip to make your beach day with kids easier and more enjoyable!
This lesson plan introduces how the setting (both time and place) can influence a story's plot. In fact, in some stories, the setting is as integral to the plot as are the main characters. The lesson plan details scenarios you and students can use to explore the influence of setting on plot. The suggested (and included) application text is Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day." INCLUDED: • Lesson Plan ---- academic vocabulary ---- anticipatory set ---- scenarios exploring setting ---- lesson standard and objectives • Student Activity / Worksheet ---- parallels the lesson plan • Exit Ticket • Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" Enjoy!
Summer Packet Send home this Summer Packet at the end of the year for parents and students to work on during the summer, if they choose. Many parents
If you've decided on visiting the Italian seaside and need help figuring out the best things to do in Cinque Terre, this post is for you! Here is everything you need to know including how to get there, how to get from village to village during your visit, where to stay in Cinque Terre, what to do, w
BEST Hostels in Rome - Save money while staying in one of these great Rome hostels! Check out our guide for five of the coolest!
Help those kids from getting the “summer slide” with this 100 page packet! Included is 50 pages of math and 50 pages of literacy including reading and comprehension, grammar, writing, and word work. This would also make a great addition for any beginning of the year work for 1st grade too! Click here to download. here …
One of the oldest towns in Finland and just a short ride from its capital, Helsinki. There are a lot of cool things to do in Porvoo. Check this post out!
Looking for fun Preschool Zoo Theme Activities for kids? Check out these 16 Hands-On Preschool Zoo inspired Learning Activities and Crafts for Preschool or Kindergarten.
Overrun with stacks of papers, calendars, and lists for your kids' summer activities? Make a summer fun binder to store them. Includes free printables!
If you're visiting the Amalfi Coast, you can't miss visiting Amalfi, Italy! It was a beautiful, historic town with local traditions and delicious limoncello
Whether you are teaching summer school, summer camp, or you are spending the summer at home with your own kids, there are two words you desperately try to avoid hearing… “I’m Bored!” Cure summer boredom with STEM challenges. STEM keeps kids engaged during the long summer months while preventing th
Best things to do and how to spend one day in Split, Croatia. Recommendations on where to stay, what to eat and the best things to do in Split, Croatia.
The Best Things To Do in Strasbourg, France (with map!) to plan your unforgettable visit to this beautifully preserved, UNESCO site, city!
All you need to know about visiting the Post Towns of Kiso Valley in Japan and the self-guided hike along the historic Nakasendo trail.
This moon craft is great for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or older kids. It's a great art extension during a space theme in the classroom.
Worried about your child's Kindergarten readiness? Download this free 13 page Kindergarten Assessment to see where your child stands!
Disclosure: Tapestry of Grace sponsored this post. The content is based on my own experiences with Tapestry, and the opinions are 100% my own. It also includes affiliate links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy. If there is one thing I've learned as a homeschooling mama over the past 6 years, it is that I must be prepared to teach my children. If there are no lesson plans, there's not a great deal of meaningful school for my kiddos. Sure, I can wing it a day (or maybe even two), but I can't sustain that type of
Hello again friends! This year, I am piloting personalized learning in my new school! I have been very excited about learning ways to help my students work on becoming more independent and taking charge of their own learning. The journey to embracing personalized learning has been full of twists and turns, but I honestly think...Read More »
Europe in February is a perfect time to have an exciting winter vacation. Discover some of the destinations to visit in Europe around this time of the year!
These fun review printables will help your Pre-K students practice all of their skills over the long summer before kindergarten!
Dans cet article de blog retrouvez les incontournables en Algarve, une région incroyable dans le sud du Portugal.
Pour vous repérer lors de votre séjour à Venise utilisez et téléchargez les cartes et plans détaillés de Venise : plan de la ville, carte des transports en communs, etc…
With academic activities embedded in fun and hands-on learning, these construction theme preschool lesson plans will keep little ones learning!
As the largest Mediterranean island, Sicily is the perfect place to spend a week, exploring and experiencing some of the most famous parts of Italy. The adventures, food, and people are completely unforgettable. Not
