As a teacher, I would always recommend that a child had a specific place in the house that was designated for homework. A place with few distractions that would help the students focus and get their work done quickly. Whether … Read More ...
Organizing for homework
One of the keys to being successful in school is organization. You can’t turn in homework or a project if it is lost in the depths of your backpack!! Parents are essential in helping kids stay organized and Roots and … Read More ...
Label your Supplies
Martha Stewart comes to the rescue with adorable printable stickers for your notebooks and lunches. The instructions say that you just download the file and then print on sticker paper that you purchase at your local office supply store. Fantastic!… Read More ...
New school year
My family has been in town all week, so it’s been hard to find time for the computer. Everyone else is still asleep this morning, so I’m typing up a few fun ideas to get you pumped this new school … Read More ...
More self portraits
Like I’ve said before, I think self portraits are a great way to start off a new school year. They help the students get to know each other, break the ice, let the teacher know where the students are somewhat … Read More ...
Great Back to School Reads
The website Teaching Heart has some really great reading resources. It puts picture books into categories and then matches up those books with lesson plans and activities. Fabulous for teachers!!
This page includes books with the theme of Back to … Read More ...
Self Portraits
Kathy from Art Projects for Kids shares a project that she is considering as an introductory art piece this school year. It is a self portrait using very simple lines-looks easy, but sounds like it may be challenging to get … Read More ...
Going back to school
I found some great ideas at Heart of the Matter for the first week of school. Includes great activities like a scavenger hunt, a “firsts” activity and more!!
And here’s a great printable for making your own classroom scavenger hunt.… Read More ...
Kicking off the school year right
Family Fun is always a great resource for activities. Right now they have a Back to School Fun Guide with lots of ideas for parents to get their children excited about the new school year and get organized. My favorite … Read More ...
Back to School Party
Why don’t you celebrate the start of a new school year with a Back to School Party?!? A great way to get kids excited for school! A Southern Accent has compiled some ideas for partying, plus a printable invitation just … Read More ...
Back to School Traditions: Magic School Bus
Many families have yearly traditions to get their children excited about school. This week, I’ll be posting about some of those traditions from creative bloggers.
The Magic School Bus comes to Everything’s Pink’s house and drops off some fun school … Read More ...
Back to School Schultute
Marie from AlphaMom (and Make and Takes) made a Schultute to celebrate her son’s first day of school. Traditionally, in Germany, these are given to children starting their first year of school, but it sounds like a great idea to … Read More ...
DIY: Play Dough
My play dough making days have taught me three things:
-I don’t like the cooked kind. I always burn it or it burns me.
-No recipe calls for enough flour. Why is that?
-Things that are going to be ruined … Read More ...
A swap just for teachers
Following the Footsteps is hosting a swap for teachers, homeschooling families, etc. Every Friday, teachers from all over the internet will be exchanging ideas and best practices. What a great idea!! I wish something like this existed when I was … Read More ...
Make a Bug Catcher
What little kid doesn’t love bugs?!? But you certainly don’t want those critters roaming around your house-so make an easy solution with a little plastic canvas from the craft store and materials you have around the house. Everyone will be … Read More ...