My Montessori Journey posted a really great demonstration for kids who are learning about the body-specifically the parts of blood. She uses wonderful visual aids to teach about plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and the other components that … Read More ...
Wash Your Hands!!
Even with the sixth graders, I had to constantly emphasize that the kids needed to wash their hands. Especially after using the bathroom–yuck!! Often sicknesses would spread through the classroom at lightning speed and it was because the students didn’t … Read More ...
Newton’s Law of Motion
A really great experiment to use when teaching the Laws of Motion in science!! Using a balloon, straw, pencil and some tape, you’ll have a great visual, hands on demonstration proving that Newton was right!! Ordinary Life Magic gives … Read More ...
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up at the beginning of May (May 4-8th). It’s a wonderful time to express gratuitude to your kids’ teachers for all of the time and energy they put into preparing and teaching. Some of my … Read More ...
Kid’s Easter Crafts
Have some extra toilet paper rolls, paper plates, and paper laying around? Then, you have all the supplies that you need for making some great Easter crafts with instructions from Chic Mummy!!
She shows you how to make a toilet … Read More ...
Easter Egg Memory Game
Put those brightly colored plastic eggs to good use with this Memory game from Scrumdilly Do! Hide matching colored jelly beans with half of a plastic egg and you’ve got a game that the whole family will love to play! … Read More ...
Silk Tie Dyed Eggs
I have been looking for creative eggs to make with my kids and this idea might be the most EGGcelent (sorry, I couldn’t resist). Using a silk tie, water and vinegar, you can color an egg in the tie … Read More ...
I Spy Letters
Eensies has a great idea for using newspapers, catalogues, and magazines-have your child find a specific and circle it as many times as they can!! Fabulous for reviewing letters with younger children and can be adapted for older children by … Read More ...
Literacy Centers
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 … Read More ...
Sparkle-a spelling game
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 … Read More ...
Eric Carle Collage Art
This 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 … Read More ...
Science Museum Websites
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 … Read More ...
Art templates
Sarah 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!… Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Math
Katie’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 … Read More ...
100th Day of School Activities
Depending on your school district’s calendar, the 100th day of school will be sometime this month!! Here are some great ideas for celebrating the 100th day milestone!
- Xerox a copy of $100 bill and have the kids write what they