Crayon Creations: Lessons With Crayons
Can you imagine days without crayons? Ever since these artistic tools were introduced in 1903, children have used them creatively. This versatile art …
Continue ReadingCan you imagine days without crayons? Ever since these artistic tools were introduced in 1903, children have used them creatively. This versatile art …
Continue ReadingMost young children have difficulty learning and understanding the concept of time. It’s the passage of time and the use of clocks that plague them. …
Continue ReadingWhether your theme is patriotic, constellation, holiday, or achievement, stars are the perfect symbol to use in your classroom. It’s iconic shape has …
Continue ReadingConversation Heart candies are those sweet-talking, heart-shaped confections that have kids of all ages enjoying the sayings and munching for years. …
Continue ReadingFebruary is National Children’s Dental Health Month – a great time to sink your teeth into a study of dental health. According to the CDC (Center for …
Continue ReadingYour students will love these ideas for making Halloween containers from recycled materials. They are fun to create and functional. A perfect place …
Continue ReadingNumber Fun Give mathematics a creative touch by using your senses to experience “hands-on” number fun. We are all familiar with giving a child a “feel …
Continue ReadingRead Me a Story The most common form of storytelling is reading books. Select books that tell stories about people, places, history, and events. …
Continue ReadingTechnically speaking, a circle is a closed plane curve of which all points (edges) are at an equal distance from the center. Talk about circles and …
Continue Reading“Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man!” Do you remember this cute story? Role-play this tale and bring …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Triangle? Display a large triangle in the classroom. It could be cardboard or three pencils forming a pyramid. Show the children that this …
Continue ReadingDuring the holiday season, it’s fun to make unique crafts/toys and learn the history behind them. This weekend I had the opportunity to make vintage …
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