Thanks to Haley Wilson for sharing her photos and ideas! Haley teaches one of the preschool classes with Glenda Wilson. And Glenda creates most of the ideas that Haley uses. Haley says we need this or that and Glenda creates it! Thanks to both for permitting me to share! Thanks to Jeanne Dickson for sharing her Bible class songs! I have created a flipchart for The Battle of Jericho song that is shown below. That is a lot of boxes! If you know someone that works at FedEx or UPS, ask if they can get them for you! The boxes were placed on a plastic tablecloth and was pulled to knock down Jericho at the right time. The teacher pulled the tablecloth from the opposite side the students were so they didn't see it. Don't tape the boxes so they can be folded and saved to reuse. This is so much hands-on fun for kids! **These boxes can be used for The Tower of Babel and Nehemiah's Wall** They blow the horn and march around Jericho. And the walls came tumbling down! Haley made the horns with brown construction paper wrapped around horns The plastic horns can be purchased here (smaller packs are available in stores). Here's an idea I haven't seen before! (Photo and ideas used with permission) Jeanne Dickson covered Pringles cans and built Jericho with them! These are a great visual and would be so much fun to knock down. They can be used for other Bible cities also. Just use a box or Jeanne suggests that Bluebell single serving ice cream cups would be perfect to use (they have a plastic lid). The download includes 9 choices of brick and stone backgrounds that can be printed and glued to a Pringles can. They can also be printed and cut down to cover your square building for Rahab. Click here for the backgrounds. Here are some songs by Jeanne: This color flipchart has a new song by Jeanne Dickson for The Battle of Jericho. There is a one page black & white printable if you prefer to not use the flipchart. Click here to download. Here is another song by Jeanne Dickson! This includes a one-page black & white printable of the song and a color flipchart of the song. Click here to download. Preschool included: Joshua Leads the Israelites in Numbers 27:18-23 & Joshua 3-4 The Walls of Jericho in Joshua 2 & 6 Other lessons and Newsletter Foldables included: Rahab and the Two Spies in Numbers 27:18-23 & Joshua 2 Crossing the Jordan River in Joshua 3-4 The Walls of Jericho in Joshua 6 The Gibeonites Deceive Joshua in Joshua 9 The Newsletter Foldable can be used as a review handout, sent in the mail or in an email, especially for those unable to be in class. The same lesson is included for the teacher. Click here to download. Click here to see the lesson & printables for the Battle of Jericho.
I am truly enjoying Wednesdays Around the World. I love seeing others link up with what they have been learning. This week, I will be highlighting what others have been learning in history. You see, just when I think we are in the groove with school, something happens. My children and I ended up sick! I ended up taking a child to the doctor yesterday because he just was not improving. He is now on an antibiotic and breathing treatments, as needed. It is a nasty Upper Respiratory infection. We are finally on the mend and will begin a full day of school tomorrow. Now on to sharing what others have been learning in their history lessons. Lindsay, from Bytes of Memories and her son studied about Joshua, The Battle of Jericho and Rahab. I loved how creative Lindsay got with this activity. To help explain the lesson, Lindsay and her son built a city of blocks and used little playmobil men. Joshua and the Battle of Jericho from Lindsay at www.bytesofmemory.com. Just head on over and visit Lindsay, her son to see how they learned about The Battle of Jericho! I know I will be re-doing this lesson with my kids just so we can do her activity! Ticia and her kids from Adventures in Mommydom learned about what it was like in the Trenches of World War I. I love how Ticia takes the time to share with her kids that war is not as glamorous as what we are lead to believe. I love the imagination used, by using pillows and cushions to build the trenches and then using rolled or balled up socks as mortars. Ticia and her kids building trenches. http://adventuresinmommydom.org Be sure to visit Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom to read the full lesson! I am looking forward to diving back into our history to see what new lessons we can learn. I would love to have you share with us what you have been learning as well. Just link up below! ****disclaimer~ This link-up is not officially affiliated with Bright Ideas Press but is my own project. I am a customer and fan.
Versatile Craft Material: Great for a variety of projects, including modeling, slime clay activities, school projects, and much more. Unleash your child's creativity! Clean & Easy to use - No crumbles, easy to scuplt, model, sand, and paint; mix with white clay can lighten any other color clay Air Dry: No need for baking or heating - just leave your creations out in the open air to dry. Your masterpieces will be ready in no time. Decorate Items - The clay is sticky with styrofoam, glass, and metal, and once dry, it can be painted with markers or paints Perfect Consistency: BOHS Foam Clay maintains a balance of firmness and pliability, making it easy for kids to sculpt but sturdy enough to hold its shape. Educational Fun: This crafting clay is not just a fun activity, but also a developmental tool. It aids in enhancing creativity, cognitive abilities, and motor skills of children. Convenient Storage: The individual pouches ensure easy storage and maintain freshness. They're great for controlling portions in classrooms or after-school programs. Popular Clay - BOHS Foam Clay is popular among artists, crafters, hobbyists, children, teachers, cosplay enthusiasts, sculptors, and DIY home decorators Ideal Gift: This BOHS Foam Clay makes a perfect gift for any child, parent, or caregiver. A great way to encourage creativity, and suitable for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays.
An easy clay craft for an artsy afternoon and a creative way to store jewelry, beads, and all your tiniest trinkets.
In second grade our students learn about birds. Each student is assigned a particular bird to research and create a board game. I was looking on Pinterest one day and found these really cute clay birds. Here is the link to the Etsy site: http://www.etsy.com/listing/120121796/sale-clay-bird-sculpture-turquoise. As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make them with my students. While making the clay birds we really practiced modeling the clay with our hands. We talked about how we could push, pinch and pull the clay to form the bird shape. I found a great graphic that I used to show my students one way to create the bird. Here is the site where I got this picture. I think it really helped the kids visualize the process:http://lh4.ggpht.com/_uRolMrRneWc/TRsrMoYa77I/AAAAAAAAEDA/R91VBrZsMWw/s1600-h/genine4.jpg I also found these great clay bird nests on Pinterest, here is the link: http://redandthepeanut.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-make-ceramic-pottery-birds-nest.html and decided to make those to put our birds in. If you are a bird lover you should really check out her blog. There are so many beautiful photos. Each student got a small slab circle of clay,turned the edges up and added clay strings made from garlic presses. It was great practice attaching clay. The kids really loved making both the birds and the nests. We practiced lots of handbuilding skills. Here are some of our finished birds. If you would like to see more visit our Artsonia exhibit Clay Birds.
Self-Portraits Crayola Model Magic Clay Second grade students loved creating self-portraits out of clay. All the parts of the...
These pretty little leaf bowls are deceivingly easy to make. They use an air dry clay recipe that needs only a few household ingredients and some big beautiful leaves. Add some color with oil pastels and watercolors and you've got a leaf bowl pretty enough for a gift.
Learn how to make these adorable snails using clay and acrylic paint! There's no end to ways that they can be decorated, and the shape is so simple to make. This craft is great for kids to make a new toy or something to display in their room. Follow the below tutorial to see how it's done and get creative! Discover more clay projects here >
The best summer nights include a trip to the pool and some fun together as a family outside in our backyard! We love to play games and create simple activities that all family members (ages
5 fun water relay races for kids. These are great for birthday parties and other summer gatherings. #thebarefootmom
Gold Crown ,Plant Accessory. Plant Pet. Glow in the Dark. Quirky. Unusual. Gift Idea. Plant Lover, Tentacle Plant Pot Decoration. *NOTE* In case you order more than one item, I will be placing them in the same box as long as they fit. Please message me in the "note to seller" box if you need them boxed individually for gifts. An easy way to spook up your everyday houseplants! It comes with three tentacles and a pair of glow in the dark googly eyes 👀 Custom colors available if requested. Listing does not include plant or pot. These are not toys, and not suitable for children.Made from polymer clay. They come with a stake, for each tentacle and eyes - to anchor them into the plant. Shape and size will vary slightly. Due to the irregular shape sizes are approximate. - packaged with care, ready to gift - comes with mini chocolate and random sticker 🤗
Making suncatchers with pony beads is super easy and fun. An amazing garden craft for the kids and they have already made ...
Have some old magazine’s lying around your house? Why not turn them into a fun learning activity for your kiddos to play with? When a friend mentioned she was getting rid of a bunch of old magazines, I was quick to snatch them up. Prep Work Setup is simple. Go through the magazines and [...]
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your kids this year on Monday, January 21, 2014. It is a time to for our nation to remember the injustices that Dr, King fought. "The national holiday honoring Dr. King is an occasion for joy and celebration for his life and his work toward nonviolent social change in America and the world. Traditionally, we celebrate holidays with parties, family picnics, fireworks, a trip back home or to the seashore. However, we must also be mindful that this is a special holiday - one which symbolizes our nation's commitment to peace through justice; to universal brother- and sisterhood; and to the noblest ideal of all: a democratic society based on the principles of freedom, justice and equality for all people. Whether you celebrate Dr. King's birthday on January 15th or during Black History Month, the holiday is an occasion for thanksgiving, unselfishness, and rededicating ourselves to the causes for which he stood and for which he died." - See more at: http://www.mlkonline.net/holiday.html#sthash.Cbpb7fQL.dpuf "The national holiday honoring Dr. King is an occasion for joy and celebration for his life and his work toward nonviolent social change in America and the world. Traditionally, we celebrate holidays with parties, family picnics, fireworks, a trip back home or to the seashore. However, we must also be mindful that this is a special holiday - one which symbolizes our nation's commitment to peace through justice; to universal brother- and sisterhood; and to the noblest ideal of all: a democratic society based on the principles of freedom, justice and equality for all people. Whether you celebrate Dr. King's birthday on January 15th or during Black History Month, the holiday is an occasion for thanksgiving, unselfishness, and rededicating ourselves to the causes for which he stood and for which he died." - See more at: http://www.mlkonline.net/holiday.html#sthash.Cbpb7fQL.dpuf If you decide to use one of these ideas, please leave the blogger a comment to let them know you enjoy their work. Try to follow their blog or Facebook pages. All bloggers love to feel the love! Enjoy! Free MLK Jr. Poster Activity This teacher offers a whole bunch of freebies on her TPT page I love how this blogger shares photos and memories of MLK Jr with his children Help your kids get to know MLK Jr with this story of MLK Jr with comprehension questions Create a Mini Book about MLK Jr. This blogger compiled books and videos to use to teach your children about MLK Jr. Her post is a MUST SEE This teacher offers this FREE printable on her blog Teach your children about diversity with this super easy demonstration This is one of the four posters offered as a FREEBIE on this site. Print them out and hang them up at home or in your classroom! This blogger posted pictures of all the MLK Jr activities that she did with her class last year. She has them available for purchase in her TPT store. MLK Jr Color By Number free printable sheet Create a Peace Wall in your home Continue the conversation about peace with your children during lunch A picture can say a thousand words If your post was featured, please grab an "I've been featured" button and display it proudly on your blog!
Set of 32 realistic looking butterflies 5cm wideThere is a choice of the butterflies being hand cut by us, or cut them yourselfIf you chose to cut them yourself not only will you be saving money, but you should find that it's quite a therapeutic pastimeYou will need a steady hand and a good pair of small scissors, nail scissors are fine.You will receive an A4 sheet of printed butterflies, (or to safe postage cost, I might rough cut a few for you to fit in a smaller envelope, it's best to cut round them first and then intricately cut them out.Possibly a new hobby for you, if you chose this option, good luck and look forward to what you will produce. This listing is a mix of 32 different spices and colours to enable you to make an incredible display These butterflies are 5cm wide (approximately from wing to wing) Please see my other listings if you would like larger butterfliesThey are all printed on acetate and sealed with varnish Glue dots are included for easy applicationThese butterflies can be placed anywhere, on walls, furniture, photo frames, ceilings, bathroom tiles, TVs, mirrors, candles, glasses, lamp shades, vases, windows, doors, in the car the list goes on and on !!!They are also great for craft projects, greeting cards ect.. and for special occasions, such as: Weddings, engagements, birthdays, anniversaries, births, baby showers, new home...Wherever you decide to stick them, they make a impressive display.PLEASE NOT CHOOSE FROM THE OPTIONS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CUT THE BUTTERFLIES OUT YOUSELF OR BY US
These silly derpy wormies are ready to party in your garden! Handmade from polymer clay, and sculpted onto bamboo stakes, they look so cute sticking out of a planter! Some of these adorable plant buddies are wearing glasses so they can see near & far while hanging out in their favorite houseplant. Some of these wormies have top hats, cowboy hats, unique designs or colorful swirls, & each one is unique! These are lovingly designed by hand & heart, in hopes of bringing fun & joy to your decor! Listing price is for 1 worm plant stake. Each stake may vary in height. Handmade from polymer clay. Not recommended for outside use in extreme weather. See my other listings for more handmade happy cute stuff!
This Lego challenge calendar is perfect for any kid who doesn’t like the traditional Advent Christmas calendar. In actual fact this is an all year round challenge, but I thought it would be n…
Fun A-Z of science experiments. Work your way through the ABC of science with fun experiments, investigations and challenges
We have a new packet to share with you on the Ancient Greek gods and goddesses! This new unit includes the major Olympian gods and touches on some of the famous mythology of Ancient Greece. This has been a really fun unit. The Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Packet includes many different activities from notebook pages to interactive notebook pages, matching cards and an Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses board...
This unique piece was created with embossed leather and hand painted to create a sweet little cat that will be a special gift. Each piece varies in color and is a work of art. No two pieces are exactly alike. A great way to show your love of cats! Measures 1 1/2" x 1" with a sturdy steel pin. To see our full collection of beautiful Celtic jewelry and other unique jewelry pieces, visit our shot by clicking this link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CelticCrystalDesigns To see our entire selection of Scotland jewelry, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CelticCrystalDesigns?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=Scotland To see our entire selection of Thistle jewelry, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CelticCrystalDesigns?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=thistle To see our entire collection of Luckenbooth, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CelticCrystalDesigns?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=luckenbooth
A tutorial for making an easy toddler busy bag, using up your fleece scraps and a curvy straw.
Looking for fun and educational activities? Check out these 1 year old lesson plans organized by theme, from farms to outer space!
2-year-olds are always on the move and keeping them entertained can be rough. But worry no more! These fun learning activities for your toddler are real game-changers! No more 2-year-old boredom with these exceptionally fun
Looking for things to do at a graduation party? These graduation party games are some of the best ideas ever!
If you have a toddler, you know that it can be hard to find age-appropriate toys. Check out our super-fun list of activities for your toddler.
These 10 outdoor summer activities for toddlers and preschoolers are fun, will help you make memories, and build neural pathways in your child’s brain!
There are many ways to make your Pinewood Derby car go faster. Here are some of them.
A Collection of 70+ Simple Paper collages that kids will love - A collection of craft ideas that kids can make at home. Frugal, Open-ended & a lot of fun.
This post is sponsored by Melissa and Doug. Since it is Animal Adventures Week for Virtual Book Club Summer Camp we came up with an easy letter sound matching game using two Melissa and Doug Farm animal
Wheelbarrow Walk Puzzle Fun Gross Motor Activity is a great activity for working on coordination and arm strength. It's also a fun activity for burning energy indoors, but will also work outside!
I decided to work a bit with Sammy on his 5 senses. Sammy has become recently fascinated by the dark. He has slept with a night light for some time now, but has started to show some interest in having his room dark. And he loves flashlights. Really loves them. I thought it would be
Sight words are one of the first ways your child begins reading. It's extremely important for you to practice sight words at home.
This Alphabet Game is a great beginning turn taking game for kids, & a fun way to help children who are struggling to learn the letters of the alphabet.
This bingo game was designed to help students learn many different coping strategies that they can use if they are stressed, angry, frustrated, or upset. It works best after students have already been introduced to the idea of what coping skills are. Two versions are included - one for younger students and one for older students. This pack contains blank bingo cards (both versions), 12 premade cards (younger version) and caller picture cards (both versions). Directions: 1) After making the cards, if applicable, the caller randomly draws from their stack of bingo card pictures and reads the coping strategy to the class. 2) If the student has the called picture on their card, they mark it with a token or other marker. 3) When a student gets 5 pictures in a row (or 3 for the younger version) horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, they yell “bingo.” They then recite the strategies and do one of the following (optional) to collect their prize: - Choose 1 to demonstrate - Tell about a time when they used one of the coping strategies - Tell about a time when they saw someone use one of the coping strategies ***************************************************************************** Want even more anger-related activities at a discount? Check out the Anger Complete Bundle! Check out other bingo games! ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will now receive customized email updates about this store.
