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cimg8651My son is extremely picky, but I do like him to eat healthy foods.  This is a great interactive activity from Fly to my Window to help your kids think about foods that are healthy.  Have them use old magazines to cut…

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No matter what grade you teach, centers are a great way to reinforce concepts taught and promote independent work.  Literacy Centers are especially effective when trying to teach and review.    Here’s a site (MrsMcDowell.com) that teaches educators why centers are so important…

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Ever tried searching for information for your children’s research papers or other school projects but have to wade through all the unnecessary and sometimes inapproriate sites before finding one that is relevant?  That will no longer be a problem now…

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Our family has had a subscription to the Family Fun magazine for a long time now.  It’s a great resource for fun and creative activities to do with your kids.  Now you can get the digital version for FREE!!  You…

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There are moments in the classroom of unexpected down time; an assembly is late, a guest speaker doesn’t show or recess is canceled.  Other times, a teacher wants to give the students a reward for good behavior in the form…

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collage-lindaThis year marks the 40th year of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.   You can celebrate with your class by creating Eric Carle Collage Art. This lesson is pretty technical, but can be adapted for use in the regular classroom with…

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cimg8615The easiest way to remember the colors of the visible light spectrum is Roy G Biv.  Remember it from your school days?  Here’s a really great activity involving food (that’ll get any kids attention) to use with a lesson or…

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We live very close to a wonderful hands-on science museum, but not every educator lives close enough to take advantage of the learning experiences that a museum can provide. Fortunately, most museums have printable activities that any teacher anywhere can…

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The winner of the giveaway from Etsy shop And Then is

Sharon C!!

Congratulations! I have emailed you to obtain your shipping address.

Even if you didn’t win, you can still purchase you favorite craft kits from And Then by heading over to the shop!!

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img_2447-copyCarisa (from 1+1+1=1) has outdone herself.  She created a printable tot pack (could be for any age as a review though) to go along with the Very Hungry Caterpillar picture book–one of my son’s favorites!!  I am so excited to…

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fffheadLots of learning games available on this new website! File folder activities are available for kids all the way up to 2nd grade.  Many of them even follow state curriculum-like the Animal Habitat lessons for 2nd grade science.  Printable and easy…

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sealSarah Jane Studios has posted templates for her wall gallery art-a great art activity for kids!! Use the printable templates to finger paint on and display in your home!! Would also be a fun art class lesson!

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lucky-shamrock-boardKatie’s Nesting Spot posted two really great math activities designed for younger elementary students.  She even provides printable templates so that you can use them in your classroom or at home!!   They both teach the concept of greater and less…

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I love the concept of Tot School (found on 1+1+1=1) and have decided to do something similar with my son at home.  Once a week, I will post our “Lesson Plans” (really an outline of actvities) that we are going to…

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logo_no_bulb2When I taught sixth grade, one of my favorite resources for creative ideas to use in the classroom was I Love That Teaching Idea.   It is a website where teachers submit their creative teaching ideas for others to use.  Some even…

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