I love giving children the freedom to follow their interests at any given moment, but sometimes that can be hard with activities as messy as painting - especially in a busy classroom or a busy morning at home. These DIY Magic Watercolor Painting sheets are perfect for giving children the choice to paint at any time - with just a paintbrush and a glass of water! I love how these … [Read more...]
Easy Easter Basket with Free Printables
Easter is here so soon, and every time I go to the store I seem to see wall to wall Easter candy, decorations, and huge baskets too! Easter baskets are super fun to get, and can also be fun to make. However, sometimes they can be pricey! If you are making an Easter basket for your child this year (or you niece, nephew, any kid around!) this DIY, easy Easter basket for kids is sure to be … [Read more...]
DIY Egg Hunt Number Sense Games
As Easter nears, it is so fun to bring out some seasonal items for learning, like plastic Easter eggs! There are so many possibilities for fun learning, including making these engaging DIY number sense games! DIY poster board games are my favorite center and small group activities for SOOO many reasons. They're cheap! I buy all materials at the dollar store if I don't already have … [Read more...]
Easy and Fun Sight Word Felt Games
Like most teachers, I am always looking for ways to make instruction fun and engaging for my students. My kids love songs, chants and interactive games, so I try to incorporate them wherever I can! To practice our sight words throughout the year, I use a variety of resources, including these super fun, DIY sight word felt games! Some of these products were samples provided to me to try. … [Read more...]
Recycle it! Making something new from trash.
As a teacher, I feel like I am always looking at everything in my life with the lens of "how could I use that in the classroom?" Got garbage? I could probably use it. No, I am not a hoarder. At least I don't think so. Today my assistant asked me if she should throw away the container from our animal cracker snack or save it. Of course in my teacher mind that would be a sin and she knew it - so … [Read more...]
