Spending the first week of school teaching classroom expectations and procedures is essential for a successful year. Glue is a tricky school supply for many little learners and there definitely needs to be instruction dedicated to teaching learners how to use this tool.Glue BottlesWhen learners are not taught how to use their glue correctly things
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I created this culture jars art lesson for an Art and World Cultures class, and continue to use it in art classes because it is so well received. The word
If you have an extra-chatty class, check out this post with tips for how to get your students to stop talking in just one week!
Struggling with difficult behaviors? These classroom management strategies will help transform your middle school classroom!
Pierwszy dzień w szkole spędza sen z powiek nie tylko uczniom. Nauczyciele po pierwsze opłakują ;) powrót do pracy, a po drugie bardzo często zastanawiają się, czym wypełnić pierwsze zajęcia. Przyg…
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If you're looking for P.E. activities to do at home, this list of 100 homeschool P.E. ideas is sure to serve you well.
After 17 years of homeschooling--I've tried a lot of curriculums! Discover my top 12 homeschool curriculums--old favorites and new treasures!
Find out why teachers should be using icebreaker activities for small groups all year long and not just at the beginning of the school year.
Looking for fun, educational games for art class? Check out these three simple games you can put together in a few minutes.
There are so many ways to approach self-portraits with children: observation, inspired by a particular artist, symbols of interests and activities, the list goes on. This time, I wanted to create an engaging, multi media
Houston moms who gathered for a protest for sending their kids back to school asap were joined by Grim Reapers that were glad to keep them company.
French First Week Activities: In my previous 4 posts, I've talked about why it's so important to create an immersion atmosphere, how to set the tone for the year, and how to set expectations for the first day of French class. In this post about the French first week activities, I'll be sharing the lessons
These printable cutting practice strips are an easy way to help your young learners work on their fine motor and cutting skills. Find more Cutting Practice Packs HERE. *The free download button can be found at the END of this post. Printable Cutting Practice Strips You’ll find horizontal lines, vertical lines, zigzag lines, and ... Read More about Printable Cutting Practice Strips
We should encourage and celebrates each child's successes. There are so many ways to celebrate students. Here are 60 free and cheap rewards.
Looking for fun Name Tracing Worksheets and Activities for kids? Get these easily editable printables and hands-on centers for your kids.
Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you'r...
By the end of the school year, we have our classrooms running like well-oiled machines. The students know what to do, when to do it, and what to expect from
Setting up a kindergarten classroom at the beginning of the year can be an exciting, yet overwhelming. Whether you are a student teacher, or this is your last year teaching elementary school, I'm here to share
Tables of 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Your Hands: At the age of 8 I had to learn the multiplying tables. I've never been good at memorizing lists or tables. It was easy to learn the tables from 1 to 5 but from 6 to 9 it seemed to be way more complicated... A year later I heard this t…
Kindergarten Rocks! 5 year olds are the best. I was a kindergarten teacher for many years before I became an art teacher. The kids are so full of wonder and possibility. I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite art activities for 5 year olds. Some are ones I’ve done more recently, […]
First impressions are powerful. Make your first statement to your students a positive one.
Curriculum Map for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten for the whole year! Year plan, month plans, and week plans by theme.
The Unfair Game is a totally unfair twist on Jeopardy that your students will LOVE to hate! Learn how to play and find sample game boards in this post.
Boggle is such a great game for pattern recognition and spelling. You can even get a little math in there with the scoring. Kids (and adults) love it! Here is a template you can use with your class. The color version is for using with your document camera, while the grayscale version is perfect for ... Read More about Boggle Template: Make a New Game Each Time!
When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School
It's time to go back to school! With the back-to-school season upon us, it is time to start planning back-to-school activities for the first week of school.
Get your students thinking like a historian from the get-go with these tips and ideas for your first Social Studies lesson of the year.
11 free, printable Dot Sticker Art Activities for Kids. Kids place dot stickers on pictures according to a key to make awesome dot art.
Imagination Workout Printable Click the link above to download Attalie’s Imagination Workout free printable art worksheet.
I made these pattern block mats using Photoshop. Each mat comes in color and blackline, depending on your preference. The blackline mats offer more of a
Looking for Superhero Worksheets and Activities for Preschool? Check out these 8 Hands-On Superhero activities for Preschool or Kindergarten.
These "quiet critters" are amazingly effective!
Kick-start your leadership class or student council group with these must-do activities that will set your whole year up for success.
Preschool weekly themes: A list of over 100 ideas for weekly preschool theme ideas, plus a free printable planning page
