Ideas and resources
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 ...
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 you … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 colors. … Read More ...
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 ...
A blog reader was nice enough to direct me to her site where I found this (and many other) really great activity for The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Using common household items, you can make your own colorful caterpillar. Great craft … Read More ...
My 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 … Read More ...
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 ...
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 … Read More ...
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 … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
The 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 … Read More ...