FREE printable Symmetry drawing activity for preschool and kindergarten kids. A fun art and math activity in one! Kids will complete the symmetrical pictures by drawing the other half.
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Nursery Singing Time can be so much fun! Using a few simple props makes singing time a blast with the littlest members of the ward. It will take a few weeks to help the kids learn the expectations (handing back the props) but they catch on so quickly.
One of my callings in my church is to the Nursery. When I first got called it was a hot mess, but at the start of the year we descided to do an total overhaul. I made this music time bag that has proven to be highly success with my once roudy kids. I have a bag filled with fun items that stand for different songs and each child takes turns picking an item out of the bag. It took them just 2 weeks to get the hang of our new music time. Now they are so excited to do music time. Best of all it's a great tool to keep them revrent and to sing nice and loud. They know if they do that they get to pick next and they love to pick a item out of the bag. Here are the different items I've have chosen. Wheels on the Bus: I have a flip book, the kids love flipping the pages and doing all the hand jestures. Itsy Bitsy Spider: I have this Itsy Bitsy Spider book. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed: I made this monkey glove. The kids love putting it on as we sing. Monkeys Swinging in a Tree: I have a monkey and crocodile. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam: I made these sunbeam sticks out of felt and popsical sticks. I hand them out when we sing and the loves waving them in the air as we sing. Once There Was a Snowman: I found this cute little snowman. Soon I hope I get to replace him when the snow finally stops. I Love to See the Temple: I made these fun "Magic Wands" that I hand out while we sing. The kids love waving the ribbons in the air. Like I said this bag has worked some miracles in my nursery. My kids sing more, take turns and stay reverent during singing time.
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I've created a few more fun ways to sing cards. Some I borrowed from others, but made it my own size and style. Click here for the PDF document of more of the cards. Here is my first post with the first set of fun ways to sing cards. Included: Whisper Sing Opera Style Plug Your Nose No Blinking Slow / Fast - can be used separate or together (as in: switch between holding up one or the other and the children sing according to the card shown) although I probably wouldn't do Slow on it's own! "Oo" Like a Monkey - sing the song and occasionally hold this card up to signal everyone to sing "oo-oo-oo" until you put the card down (can also be used with the Sing card in the first post) Sing Backwards - everyone turn around and sing to the back of the room Shiver Clap - clap the song while you sing Links to other blogs with Fun Ways to Sing ideas: Sing Play Eat AF Primary Singing Time Primary Singing Time with Matilda Teach LDS Children Sofia's Primary Ideas
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Something appropriate for today. “Storyland” by Hazel Gertrude Kinscella, 1926 and 1930. Illustrated by Ruth Mary Hallock.
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Welcome! "Attitude" original Collage Art Doll by inkspired http://www.inkspired.etsy.com/ Today we will be exploring Nursery Rhymes, specifically Rub-A-Dub-Dub Three Men in a Tub! I haven't done a nursery rhyme in a while, and they are such fun! from the book "Rub A Dub" as told by Kin Eagler, illustrated by Rob Gilbert The oldest versions that have been found (printed) have a different wording. See what you think! nursery books. Hey! rub-a-dub, ho! rub-a-dub, three maids in a tub, And who do you think were there? The butcher, the baker, the candlestick-maker, And all of them gone to the fair. This version was printed in Massachusetts around 1825. The origins of this earliest version seem to be from a sideshow attraction at local fairs. The sideshow featured three maids in a tub who were presumably unclothed. It's possible that this rhyme made fun of the men who enjoyed visiting them! The Muppets' version! The first recorded version is in a Christmas Box published in London in 1798. By around 1830 the reference to maids was being removed from the versions printed in In 1842 James Orchard Halliwell collected this version: Rub a dub dub, Three men in a tub, And who do you think they be? The butcher, the baker, The candlestick maker. Turn them out, knaves all three. by Graham McKean Here is yet ANOTHER version, that is currently used today: Rub-a-dub-dub, Three men in a tub, And how do you think they got there? The butcher, the baker, The candlestick-maker, They all jumped out of a rotten potato, 'Twas enough to make a man stare. flickriver.com This nursery rhyme has been used by many different ad agencies to advertise, whether it is a product or a political theme or a change of view: Christian version, by the Christian Mother Goose, http://www.marjorieainsboroughdecker.com/ Can't you just imagine John Cleese as the Baker? :0) Who do you think the two other men should be? Let me know! Sometimes I think I am only writing to myself. You can easily leave a message on the blogspot to let me know someone is out there. embroidery design http://www.d-zignsinc.com/ Here's a fun version we might all enjoy learning: http://www.anorak-magazine.co.uk/ Here is a lovely vintage embroidery piece from 1952 - sheet music from http://www.freehandmusic.com/ http://www.nursery-rhymes.org/ That one is so silly, as 3 grown and dressed men are in the same tub! I do like the rubber ducky on the floor... Here is another funny one: Men in a tub by Roberta Baird at http://www.picturedashbook.com/ Of course, those men are actually in a teacup. It's fun to imagine what the waves would do however! Clever painting. vintage illustration, c.1907 Are you familiar with William Wegman? It all started with his dog, Fannie. She seemed to like having her picture taken. It has definitely snowballed since then! His photos now decorate entire books - I have "Cinderdogfella" that's not quite right, but if you look up 'William Wegman' you will find lists of his wonderful and whimsical books. Here is his version of 3 dogs men in a tub: by William Wegman and his dogs Here's a jolly tub of three: I found this happy illustration at http://www.bundanadia.blogspot.com/ I believe she is Indian? Someone tell me! These three fellows look like they better start bailing water, and throwing overboard anything extra! from http://www.rankopedia.com/ Those three look a little shifty, don't you agree? a wonderful egg I found at http://www.garland-holmes.com/ This next to last image is from the fantastic Scott Gustafson. His work is just wonderful! Please go to his website and see more of his paintings: http://www.scottgustafson.com/ Well, I think it is time to leave these three men to their fate. My last illustration is by Sundara Fawn: http://www.fineartamerica.com/ It's been totally fun for me to do a nursery rhyme again! No, I haven't forgotten the Meaning of Flowers, and the Flowers of the Month for August. I have been researching the Gladiolus, one of 2 flowers of the month for August. See you tomorrow! (I've been previewing pictures from Santa Fe - oooh I love my new camera!) Gladiolus Garden http://www.wellpromo.com/ inkspired http://www.inkspired.etsy.com/ [email protected] http://www.inkspiredmusings.blogspot.com/
The kids will love tying in colorful ribbon wands while teaching When I Am Baptized with this fun game and activity! I've created two different ribbon wand
All fans of DIY and gardening will rejoice in the idea of throwing the perfect Terrarium Party. Grab a few essentials and start creating your masterpiece.
Shimelle hosts a blog link with our top tens, bottom tens, whatever 10 things strikes us. I haven't joined in since I was posting my 10 things I was looking forward to in the summer. So now, 10 things that I am looking forward to in this new season. 1. Candle Light, Lamp Light. I honestly cannot decide whether I like the clocks going back or forward most, I truly love both and I am so fortunate that I live in such a seasonal country, indeed, how could I love the Spring so much without the depths of Winter to come from? I don't need to choose, I have both. So as I go about like Wee Willie Winkie, lamp-lighting all over the house (indulging the electricity bill), I feel my cosy inner-light going on as well. I want stew, thick socks and warm drinks. This is the illustration I remember from my childhood, so lovely to see it. 2. Autumn Clothes. It doesn't really matter what is in fashion; boots, skirts, cardigans are pretty much ok any year I think. The fact that I am a little on the large side *snort* also means that I welcome layers and covers wholeheartedly. No more sartorial school run dramas.....cardigan, hat, boots, mascara (maybe). Simple. 3. Cybercrop on UKS. I am indebted to the UKS Monopoly CC as it was the one that got me out from lurking, joining in and then trying to find a team and finding not only some scrapping inspiration but some very best friends in that team, The Bijoux Belles :) I am a Detective and looking forward to it. 4. Halloween. Bubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble and all that....The pumpkin came home yesterday and my young man was taken with it, he even wanted his photo taken with it....and he never, ever, ever, ever, ever wants me to take his photo. 5. Being part-time. I know I have banged/harped/bored on about this, but the difference it has made to me is immense and I am so looking forward to trying to make it work for us all. I have been focusing the extra time on the kids to start with, but I am also determined to take the time for me as well, running, swimming, crafting, blogging, setting up a crop etc etc. 6. Swimming. I am looking forward to it, pity the poor unfortunates that happen to go at the same time as me. Not only am I not swimsuit ready, I have bought prescription goggles. Really. Now I have a question, do I carry the goggles nonchalantly as I attempt to get from the dressing room to the pool without being able to see or should I put them on and just walk out with them on. Please do leave me your answer... 7. Theatre visits. Ali and I are off to the Welsh Ballet's interpretation of Roald Dahl's Red Riding Hood. Alex and I still screech with laughter at that one and as a dance, I think we will love it. You can see a bit more about it here. Louis and I are off to a performance of Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy. We haven't read it yet, so must do that, or should we? You can see a bit more about it here. I found out just yesterday, as my mum is researching the family tree, that Michael Morpurgo's father-in-law was Sir Allen Lane the founder of Penguin Books, who we also found out is my first cousin three times (I think three times) removed. I am very excited by that news :) 8. New Class & JYC from Shimelle. I have just enjoyed doing LSNED and I love classes, especially Shimelle's so this is looking good to me on the horizon. I am really looking forward to being part-time to really soak up the season this year and not be in such a mad rush the whole time...and exhausted by Christmas Eve. 9. Handmade Holiday & Economising. Again with the part-time! But I would like to make a lot of the gifts and cards this year and also have already enjoyed paring down the material things that I buy, with little thought, to things I really need. It has already made me a lot less wasteful. Erm, I might have stocked up on the paper lines that I want before the salary dropped. Priorities ladies, priorities. 10. Lighting The Lights. My favourite event of the year in our town, we are a large coastal town, but small enough that you know so many faces and it feels as though the whole town turfs out to watch all the children from all the schools parade through the high street with their lanterns and then the lights turned on with fireworks. A lovely start to the Christmas season. Now I won't mention Christmas again until November.
I have a fun match game that would be perfect to play during General Conference. You can find the FREE download below. Print on cardstock and cut the cards apart. Take turns finding the match to your favorite Book of Mormon heroes. I created this set originally for Activity Days and will be sharing all the details soon! Download the Free Printable Here Graphics are from the amazing Melonheadz's Graphics and Fonts are from Kimberly Geswein Fonts.
10 Simple sand play ideas for sensory learning. Great ideas to try today! Inside, outside, and more. Each activity is labeled with Sensory Systen
Hello dear friends! These sweet vintage pages are from a 1958 Nursery Rhyme book. I thought these 3 pages were so sweet and I wanted ...
We are huge Roald Dahl fans here in The Mad House, especially Mini and to celebrate the home release of The BFG on DVD and Bluray we have been asked to prod ...
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Energetic activities are important for gross motor skills development in any child, and even more so for kids with high energy! Try one today.
The loud voices. The constant squirming. The screaming. And the crying. Oh, the crying. Every. Week.
A fun and simple musical theory and rhythm game to teach the difference between finding the beat and the rhythm of a song to kids.
Blooming and Growing in Primary
This science center display helps children explore sound with common objects. I collected "found" items to display on the tray with a sign, "What
The Poetry Worksheet Pack includes 6 FREE worksheets including cutting, pasting, matching, and highlighting! Learn rhymes and digraphs while learning about poetry. Great for preK and skill review f…
“Childcraft, Volume One. Poems of Early Childhood.” Published by the Quarrie Corp in Chicago. Copyright 1923, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1937, and 1939. Edited by S. Edgar Farquhar and Patty Smith Hill. Art editor Milo Winter. 38 artists listed in addition to the work of Milo Winter.
A blog about autism resources and support from a special ed teacher with first-hand experience.
A benefit of moving to a new room is finding new ways to present activities. That's what happen today with the overhead projector. This is o...
The G. Blatchford Organ Company operated in Galt, Ontario at the turn of the 20th century. Obviously, in those days, mouse-proof pedals were a feature worth stressing. R. Aileen Belfry, B. Gertrude Bergey, Erna A. Martin. Across the Country. Toronto: The John C. Winston Co. Ltd, 1959. Illustrated by Aileen Tyrrell Richardson.
This is another 5-senses activity. We did 10 different materials, ranging from feathers to sandpaper and everything in between. We had the kids feel each piece of material and then had them glue them onto the hands. We asked the kids to describe the material and what if felt like to them. I LOVE the answers that we got from some of the kids. My own little girl, had some that made me crack up. The sandpaper felt like Poppa's face, the fake leather felt like a couch and one of them felt like her dog Brody. It was fun to hear their answers. Fabric stores are great to look for material for this project. A remnant can go a long way when your talking about 1 inch pieces. Also look at the craft supplies and hardware stores. We used sponges and Brillo pads, the possibilities are endless.
"A school needs to be a place for all children, not based on the idea that they are all the same, but that they are all different." -Loris Malaguzzi (founder of the first Reggio Emilia School) Reflective light has been the subject of discovery and object of fascination for the children for quite sometime. A few days ago we decided to experiment and play with sand on top of the light table. The children begun to explore the sand, perhaps attracted by the light that shined through the plexi glass… The explorations involved their entire body moving it up and down from left to right in rhythm with the sands movement. They used their palms, finger tips, elbows and different objects to move it around. The light created some dark and light shadows that altered the appearance of the sand. I had prepared baskets with glass prisms, agate slices and natural shells to be used with the sand if the children chose too. The first child used the natural seashells and discovered that when rolled on top of the sand it left beautiful soft stripes of light. His attention is fully captured; he notices the stripes of light peaking through the sand and yells out, “GUYS come here! Have you ever seen a beautiful design like this before?” The emotional reaction to the discovery of the “stripe lights” spreads across the room. Everyone loved his amazing discovery and asked him for a live demonstration. He gladly gave one with a big proud smile on his face while his admirers looked and learned. Let us not forget that children are clever and capable. Yesterday, I was reminded that I should change the color of sand in order to make it more fun. “You never know Ms. Maria; it might make the light shine more,we should experiment. Let’s use purple today and maybe green tomorrow.” It is probably one of the most powerful memories that the children and I will forever treasure. Why not simply, let go of a set curriculum and things that make us comfortable, it diminishes the excitement and wonder from each child. They have to make those discoveries in order for learning to take place. LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN!!! :)
Artwork: Florence Sarah Winship Published: 1942 Whitman Publishing
Self-esteem is a way of thinking and feeling about yourself. When kids feel good about themselves, they are more likely to experience success in school and in social interactions with peers. Having a healthy self-esteem has many positive benefits. Kids who love who they are, tend to see themselves in a positive light and believe in...
Ribbon tartan weaving is a fun activity for Early Years children looking to develop cultural awareness, creativity, and fine motor skills.
Teaching shapes to kindergarten is part of many standards based curriculums. I wanted to share creative ways for teaching 2D shapes in kindergarten.
Follow the learning journey of 30 amazing children during their time in FS2.
