Keko and the Lost Bananas
by Cynthia Pilcher is a sweet story about friendship and sharing. It
features two animal friends who have a problem to work out: Dilly, a small
fruit bat, has taken Keko's beloved bananas without permission. Keko
is a monkey... and we all know how much monkeys love bananas!
How to Make Your Own Playdough
When I taught preschool years ago, making my own playdough was something I did
on a regular basis. The children loved playing with it and we probably
went through a batch every other week. I'm not sure where the recipe I
used came from; it hung faithfully on the school's kitchen wall ever since I
could remember. The one thing that made this recipe different from the
others I tried was the secret ingredient... Kool-Aid packets. Keep
reading for that recipe!
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The Cloud Book by Tomie dePaola
Many 2nd and 3rd grade students learn about clouds in their science
classes. They learn about how clouds are formed in the atmosphere, what
the different types are, and what each type forecasts. If your students
need to learn about clouds in your class, keep reading. In this blog
post, I'll introduce you to The Cloud Book by Tomie dePaola and a
twist on a traditional cloud craft.
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Helping Your Left-Handed Students
Today is August 13th... did you know it is also International Lefthanders
Day? An estimated seven to ten percent of the world's population is
left-handed and International Lefthanders Day brings attention to the
advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed in a predominately
right-handed world. Chances are you have a student or two in your class who is left-handed.
Here are three simple strategies you can use in the classroom to support his/her
writing efforts
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What is STEM Education?
STEM education is becoming increasingly popular in our school systems.
Students often take STEM classes and participate in STEM activities at
school. What is STEM and why is it so important? Read on to find
out!
The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla
The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla is a terrific book to use when
introducing chapter books to second-grade students. It's not terribly long. . .
only 64 pages. . . and has clear cut characters, settings, problems, and
solution.
This is an updated version of a blog post I wrote in 2015.
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How to Play Mum-ball / Mumball
Have you ever played mum-ball / mumball with your students? It's a
terrific game to play during recess or when your students need a quick brain
break. It gets the children up and moving and is super easy.
There are very few rules you need to remember and only one item you
need. . . a
big, bouncy, beach ball
from your local department store.
This is an updated version of a blog post I wrote in 2015.
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Celebrating Pirate Day with Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map by James Dean
It's August and we're in the midst of the pirate season. All over the
country, there are pirate festivals and celebrations. Children enjoy
dressing up as pirates, singing songs about pirates, and playing pirate games
this time of year. Are you looking for a fun activity to try with your
children and students? Try painting rocks to make pirate gold and going on
a treasure hunt!
This is an updated version of a blog post I wrote in 2015.
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F is for Flag by Wendy Cheyette Lewison
On July 4th, people all over the United States celebrated Independence
Day. Many people attended picnics, parades, and carnivals. Many
people dressed up in red, white, and blue and many more enjoyed watching
firework displays in their communities. Even though the festivities of
July 4th are over, this is a terrific time for small children to learn more
about the American flag. What colors are on the flag? (red, white, and blue) How many stripes are on the flag? (thirteen) How
many stars are on the flag? (fifty) When we look at the flag,
what should we think about and remember? (America!)
This is an updated version of a blog post I wrote in 2015.
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Creative Ways to Practice Spelling
Are you tired of the same old, same old when it comes to spelling practice? Are
you tired of having your students write their spelling words five times each or
having them write their spelling words in sentences? If so, keep reading. In
this post, I present to you four strategies that have helped my students with
spelling over the years. I didn't invent these strategies... these strategies
have been around for years. But these are the strategies my students have
enjoyed the most and have gotten the most benefit from. I hope they'll help your
students too. Enjoy!
This is an updated version of a blog post I wrote in 2015.
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