Little storytellers, take a trip to the beach with this fill-in-the-blanks story! Your young writer will practice her parts of speech to finish the story.
With holidays and such we’ve missed a couple Worksheet Wednesdays, but we’re back today with an extra special worksheet designed ... Read more
A few weeks ago our little daredevil had her first x-ray due to a little jumping on the bed incident. Yup 1 little monkey jumping on the bed, she fell off and bumped her head… broke her clavicle. Well ever since, she has been fascinated with the bones inside her body so there couldn’t be […]
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Having students color in posters with their names is a great first day activity that provides yearlong decoration for the classroom!
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Introducing students to art history – to “masters” who have shaped artistic styles – can be challenging. “Goldfish” by Henri Matisse is one of the most popular artworks in the world. This resource highlights the famous artist and his iconic painting by offering a complete and comprehensive, collaborative project for your students that will engage and inform. You’ll receive everything you need to begin a dialog and create your own “class classic.” The concept is simple – the results are awesome! You will receive: 40 “TILES” The tiles are 7 ½” X 7 ½.” Each tile is labeled with a number (1 – 40) and unique - to represent a specific part of the image. They‘re calibrated to flow seamlessly into one anther to form the completed picture. *Please view ALL THE TILES in “Preview.” Using simple materials such as colored pencils, markers, crayons, paints, pastels - each student works independently on his/her “tile.” Once completed, the 40 tiles are joined together to form the whole. Simply trim away the excess paper and tape the squares together on the back. Easier still, tape them in place directly on the wall. The finished artwork will be an impressive (app.) 38” x 60.” PICTURE A black and white drawing of “Goldfish." This page is useful as a reference, an optional part of your display, or simply as a coloring page. KEY The overall picture divided in the 40 tiles. (grid) This page is especially helpful for students to initially see where their tile fits into the “big picture.” THE ARTISTS THE ARTISTS refers to your students. This page provides you with an empty grid. Write the students’ names - or have them sign in the corresponding box, to showcase where their work is located on the collaboration. *ALL PAGES CAN BE ENLARGED without loss of quality. PROJECT PAGE This page is for you and provides not only information about the artist and the painting but also includes helpful tips to pull off a successful process, project and presentation. *Please note that my intention in developing the “masterpiece line” is to provide a framework for your students to create a UNIQUE masterpiece by using color and pattern not necessarily associated with the original artwork. If you wish to recreate the original you may want to source a color reproduction to complement your lesson as one is not included. Classroom Teachers It’s no secret that integrating art into your subject matter can be highly effective – that collaboration facilitates cooperation, teamwork and acceptance. Your kids will love the ease of the process, the opportunity to create their own page and finally the “wow” moment of contributing to the cool, collaborative artwork. Consider creating a “class classic” for open house, conference night or even as an auction item. Art Teachers This is a no-fuss, highly engaging, full-proof project for a wide range of grade levels. Customize your directives to reinforce your curriculum in art history, art periods, styles, painting, color, line, movement, design, texture, pattern, perspective – and more. You’ll find the versatility of the product surpassed only by the “fun factor.” Consider the impact these artworks would have lining the walls outside your classroom, in the cafeteria, front office or at an annual school-wide art exhibit. This unique, collaborative project is that “something special” you've been looking for. Thanks and have fun! 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My name is Kalie Schult and I am a PE teacher from Winterse, Iowa. I posted a video of my students playing Strikerball on Twitter for my striking unit in PE and it was a hit! Below I have shared … Read More
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Raising Daughters can seem overwhelming. Here are 7 of the most vital things every daughter needs from her mother to navigate our current culture.
This spicy tofu wrap will actually make you like tofu, A LOT! This vegan recipe is spicy,full of flavor, delicious and just the perfect vegan dinner recipe!
Jill of Homemade by Jill is sharing her templates for an appliqued “quiet book.” Run over to her blog and get them. This original post needed some expansion so we have added some…
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Appa (the last Sky Bison) is a much loved character from Avatar: the Last Airbender. I've put together a free crochet Appa pattern and photo tutorial with all the steps you need to crochet your own Appa.
Quarantine might have trapped us inside the shells of our houses; however, some people are finding ways to escape the mundane repetition of our reality and venture out on colorful adventures. A family in Atlanta use bright chalk crayons to create wondrous settings for the family’s children to play in.
Many of you have asked about my haircut. It's poker straight, baby fine and has been thinning for several years so the cut is critical. This is not your usual haircut...
Understanding characters is an essential part of reading comprehension, so today I’m going to share part one in a two part post on how to teach character traits. Watch the Facebook live video about this topic here. (Click here to skip to part two.) Like many lessons, I start with a hook. I ask my students to partner up…
4 Book Sleeve/Cover Free Crochet Pattern and Tutorial Ideas – Crocheting a book sleeve or cover is something you can do in an afternoon and it’s also something that will ... Read more
During this time of total uncertainty, are you wondering how you can make the most of this time to increase your family's preparedness? Use this schedule and spend 15 minutes a day to not only get your family more prepared for various emergencies, but also, to teach your kids more about the things that really
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This past fall we made the decision to seek out occupational therapy (OT) for Caroline. She was struggling a great deal with the act of writing and we also suspected she had some midline issues. With her permission, I'm going to write about our experience with occupational therapy for dysgraphia or writing problems. We strongly
I have finally figured out how to get rid of eczema! Although there is no cure, these 5 steps will help you to get clear skin!
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First days of school can be stressful. There's an insane amount of pressure to make a great first impression. The administration wants you to go over the handbook of rules for the district. There's tons of forms that need to be filled out. You need to learn their names and it's hard because half the names don't match your class list. His name is Samuel but he goes by S.J. Her name on your roll says Mary, but she goes by Mary Beth. You want to start off the year on the right note regarding procedures and expectations, but you also want it to be a little bit fun, too. Yes, it can be complicated to plan out the first day. My first day was absolutely fantastic. Yes, I learned names. Yes, I went over the handbook. Yes, I went over forms. But we also did some quick exciting things that started us out on the right foot. In no particular order, here is what made my first day FANTASTIC. 1. I let my students collaborate on a story. I started a story on the whiteboard and each student could only add four words to the story. It ended up being hilarious and making ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE but no one cared. It was fun. They worked as a family. 2. That bring me to my next point--we don't call our classes, um, classes. Or homerooms. We call them families. So I have Mrs. Johnson's Family for my 1st period class and Mrs. Anderson's Family for my second period class. (Homeroom teacher names were changed for this post.) You get the idea. And it really does reinforce this idea that we need to work together like a family should. 3. I embraced and addressed my students' biggest fear. Each teacher has his/her students coming to the room with a big fear. Go ahead and address it. Since I'm the first year of middle school, the big fear is the locker. Will I ever get into it? Will I have enough time to get everything out of it? My students can't begin to learn procedures until we address the locker issue. Once they feel confident with their locker, they are ready to learn procedures. So, what did I do? I lined up my wonderful parents to come work with my students one-on-one the very first day of school on their locker. And it was the best thing for that first day. Address your students' fears with a solution. Don't think, "Oh I need to teach procedures! I'll help them with that later on in the week." No. Their Big Fear is ALL THEY CAN THINK ABOUT. Fix the fear, then they can face all the procedures and rules head on! 4. If you know me, you know that I ABSOLUTELY DETEST GETTING TO KNOW YOU GAMES. Why do I have to name a fact about myself that starts with a J just because my first name is Jordyn? Nothing starts with a J that I like! I hate jelly beans. I'm ok with jolly ranchers but they aren't anything special. I. HATE. GETTING. TO. KNOW. YOU. GAMES. I think I've made my point clear. Soooooo---what did I do to get to know them? I made a statement and pointed to two sides of the room. The students moved to the side of the room for their answer. Examples: 1. Team Cat or Team Dog 2. Would you rather travel every day or never leave home? 3. Team Math/Science or Team Language Arts? 4. Alabama or Auburn? (I live in Alabama, so this is a big deal around here. Feel free to change to whatever sports teams works for you. And by the way, the correct answer to me is the side of the room that was yelling WAR EAGLE!) We didn't do this as one big activity. I broke up the reading of the district handbook by doing a couple of these, then back to the handbook, then a couple more of these, then back to the handbook, a couple more of these, then going over forms. THEY LOVED THIS ACTIVITY! It didn't force the quiet kids to talk, but they did participate by moving. It let the other ones announce why they were on that side. It was just a great icebreaker for those of us who are anti-icebreaker. --->Do you need a GETTING TO KNOW YOU ACTIVITY perfect for the first few days? (And not icebreaker questions that tweens dislike---actually questions they enjoy answering!)
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My name is Lindsay Karp, I teach physical education and health at Bret Harte Elementary and A. Russell Knight Elementary in Cherry Hill, NJ. Catapult is a fun, energizing game that focuses on multiple fitness components and creativity. I first … Read More
Casing ingredients in a buttery crust is the best way to celebrate yummy seasonal vegetables. Julia Busuttil Nishimura gives us her savoury galette recipe!