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 … Read More ...
Great Resource: I Love That Teaching Idea
When 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. … 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
Learn about Artists: Joan Miro
Art Projects for Kids has lots of great lesson plans that teach about a specific artist. Joan Miro is famous for his People and Dog in Sun. Elementary students will have lots of fun learning about the artist and … Read More ...
Winner-Kids Kraft Kits
The lucky winner of his or her choice of items from Etsy shop Kids Kraft Kits is BING!!
Congratulations! I will be in touch with you by email to get your information.
Even if you didn’t win, you can still … Read More ...
Easter Bunny Children’s Swap
It’s always fun to get mail!! Join the Easter Bunny Children’s Swap sponsored by Wee Pereas and exchange books/crafts and three other items for Easter!! Sign ups close March 15.… Read More ...
1+1+1=1 Tot School
I stumbled across this site quite by accident, but it has quickly become my new favorite blog!! I have a toddler son who is starting to get bored playing with toys all day-he wants to learn and be challenged!! The … Read More ...
Key Word Ring
When you have emerging readers in your home or classroom, you often hear the question How do you spell….? Maya from Maya Made has a really great idea that both teachers and parents can utilize-a key word ring! Easy to … Read More ...
Give it away give it away give it away now
Fun Fabulous Finds is hosting a giveaway for me today!! Head over to the site by March 4th and enter to win your choice of a fuchsia tutu or Superkid cape from Love, September-both great for encouraging imagination play!!Art Magnets
Children love to see their art displayed and this project would make a great gift for a student to make at school for Mother’s Day!! The Rik Rak Studio shows you how to easily transfer your child’s art on to … Read More ...
Make It: Portable Art Studio
Maya Made posted a detailed tutorial recreating a portable art studio that she found in a vintage McCall’s Make It Book out of cardboard. There is even a bonus tutorial for a recycle friendly art caddy from a milk carton. … Read More ...
Learning to sort shapes
This isn’t an activity that would be appropriate for school age children, but for toddlers and preschoolers-PERFECT!! 
Allie from Blissful Kids posted a great tutorial for making a shape sorter out of paper shapes. Helps children learn their shapes as … Read More ...
Exploring Literacy and Art: It Looked Like Spilt Milk
Read It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw, then work on projects revolving on the theme cloud watching put together by Blissful Kids. Includes three fun lessons in all. Another fabulous way to integrate art and reading curriculum!!… Read More ...
Future Craft Collective
Future Craft Collective is now coming to a computer near you! The projects that involve both parents/teachers and children in creating something resourceful used to only be taught in classroom settings and weren’t accessible to everyone, but now the curriculum … Read More ...
Winner-Rainy Day Craft Caboodle
The winner of the surprise giveaway from Sleepy Sillys is #83–Sandy!
If you didn’t win the Craft Caboodle, you still have a chance to purchase your own or anything else that you loved from Sleepy Sillys!! Head on over … Read More ...