Genius ideas that make these last days manageable and fun.
Harness all that chatter into something truly amazing, collaborative conversations. Take your students' talking and turn into academic talk!
Shared by bigtangle who says, "I run a primary after school knitting club for 7-11 year olds. Last term we yarn bombed the Head Teacher's chair without her knowing!"
Susan Brubaker Knapp is fiber artist, author, teacher, host of Quilting Arts TV and a Bernina Ambassador. And, also makes amazing art quilts!
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It would appear that Isaac Salazar's remarkable "origami" book sculptures are made simply by folding each page to the right dimensions. Dog-ears of various sizes will achieve the outer profile of the shape, but I assume internal details require that the pages be cut. See more in Veronica Salazar's Flickr stream.
Try out this super easy homemade flubber recipe. It only takes five minutes to prepare but will delight your kids for hours.
Need to entertain the kids? Try some of these free indoor and outdoor activities for kids that can all be done from your own home. There's also a list of free online educational resources.
Dear all the teachers everywhere, As the founder of Curiscope, it’s been a huge perk of my job to meet and speak with so many passionate, talented and hardworking educators from all over the globe. I learn so much from each and every one of you….and as a result, I felt the need to share awareness of a specific challenge you all have to tackle each and every day.
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Free inspirational posters and motivational quotes for teachers. Colorful posters for teachers with motivating quotes.
From the beginning of the year until the end, these fun activities will get your students excited about learning. You should definitely go out and get some popsicle sticks for this.
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
This STEM Index Card Tower Challenge is one of the easiest to prepare and the most challenging to complete! It's a perfect challenge to get all kids involved in problem-solving and practicing perseverance.
An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.
There are few things as relaxing and inspiring as clouds, but you can't always go outside to look at them. Make a hanging cloud to enjoy the sight of the sky anytime you're stuck indoors. Cut four equal strands of thin wire with wire...
Make your own cloud viewer with this easy Cloud Spotting Learning Tool! A wonderful weather craft for preschoolers and elementary kids.
12 CREATIVE SENSORY WALK ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
The most adorable miniature banjos made from recycled jar lids and loom bands. This is a great way to upcycle and a fun STEM DIY toy for kids!
So many ways to explore some extra creativity! These fun art challenges are perfect for kids and adults to stretch their imaginations!
My 5 Senses - Activities and Printables - Touch, taste, smell, sight, sound... so many fun kids activities!
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Student anxiety is at an all time high. With grade level standards becoming more rigorous, and state tests looming, teachers are feeling more pressure than ever to prepare students. That pressure is also felt by
How to Avoid the Summer Slide! Summer is right around the corner! We all LOVE our summer vacation, but not the "Summer Slide!" The Summer Review Packets
I had sooooooo much fun doing this monster art project in my son Elliot's kindergarten class recently! I chose to do this project because Elliot LOVES monsters and he LOVES using his imagination to make characters come to life. We have enjoyed using popsicle stick puppets for many many years and he always enjoys both creating
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Techy book lovers unite!
Need an easy activity to target phonemic awareness that you can DIY today? This Onset and Rime Flip Book is perfect. PLUS there are 5 ideas for using them
Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterOctober 24, 2007 History On this day in 1788, Sarah Hale, writer of Mary Had A Little Lamb was born. Sarah has also been credited as the “Mother of Thanksgiving”. Read more about her here: http://www.quiltersmuse.com/sarah_josepha_buell_hale.htm Reading Read Mary Had A Little Lamb here: http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2007/10/mary-had-little-lamb.html Handwriting Lamb starts with the letter L. Practice writing the letter L. http://www.first-school.ws/t/alpha_tracers_dn1/bible/lamb.htm Phonics Sheep has a double e sound. Practice reading these other words with the same sound: http://kiddyhouse.com/Phonics/chartsheep.gif Math Practice your addition with this Mary Had a Little Lamb math worksheet: http://www.gardenandhearth.com/Homeschool-Worksheets/Homeschool-Worksheets-PF/Reading/Mother-Goose-Nursery-Rhymes/Mary-had-a-Little-Lamb-Math.htm Don’t Forget the Math Challenge! http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2007/10/math-challenge-october-24.html For more Free Homeschool Lesson Plans http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolteacherlessonplansKto3/ (k-3) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolteacherlessonplans/ (4-8)
Arts & Crafts: STEM activities. Click here to read more from BritMums - Britain's BIGGEST collective of lifestyle bloggers & social influencers.
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
One of my favorite things about winter is how bright and clear the stars shine. Orion is easy to spot, guarding the night sky and pointing the way to the the winter constellations. Thankfully, my b…
After a few years of having this project on my 'to teach' list, I finally got around to trying paper plate weaving with my Grade 4-6 mi...
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
Your kids can make their own musical instruments at home with simple materials, including: recycled materials: cardboard boxes and tubes, bottle tops and lids, shampoo bottles, tin cans and empty r…
