One of my favorite classroom activities is to have the students play games. The children are having so much fun they don't realize they're working and a game provides an entertaining context for applying new learning. But teaching with games is not always so fun for the teacher. It seems
Got a giggle from this recording of Jerry Seinfeld reading his book Halloween. So you get home from a fun night of trick or treating, your kids dragging their pillowcases full of candy behind them, and you think, "What on earth are we going to do with all this candy!?"
Here's a round up of some of our favorite Halloween ideas! (Photos courtesty of Lori Sheets) Food:– Halloween Muffin Tin Lunch (The Kiwistein is my favorite part.)– Mummy Oreos on a Stick– Bagel Witches (DARLING)– Skeleton and Mummy Cookies (Using gingerbread man cookie cutters!) Crafts:– Pumpkin Pinatas– Paper Plate Monsters–
I saw this book at the store last week and I needed it. Actually I need another Halloween book like I need a third leg, but that didn't stop me wanting it. I loved all the letters in their Halloween costumes and poor letter B's struggle to find an original
We thought it might be helpful to show you some of the items in the shop and let you know how you can use them at school or at home while you celebrate Halloween. Yesterday we already told you about Costume Party Bingo. It's simple so your kids won't have
Come back Monday morning for a week of Halloween activities and lesson plans. We'll be kicking off the week with ideas for your classroom Halloween party!
In my experience, the key to having a successful party, or at least one that you doesn't give you a headache, with 20+ children is to minimize waiting around time. Games like "pin the scar on the monster" are fun, but only one child can play at a time. That
Better late than never right? I put together a darling color matching game for the little valentines in your life. Download the game right here. Happy Valentines Day!
We donated a brand new alphabet game to Hearts for Haiti. All proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders! (The description on etsy looks a little sparse, but it’s just like our other games!)
Photo (& another snow ice cream post) from HERE Getting lots of snow where you live?? Making snow ice cream might be just the after school (or snow day) activity you're looking for. Save some for us!
Cookie Magazine has a great article outlining their picks for the top 16 children's audio books narrated by actors. Check out the article where you can find short reviews and even listen to an excerpt of each story! We love a good audio book for kids.
That's right you can snag a free download of the audio book The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Just head over to Homeschool Freebie. But hurry because it's only available today! Side note: I'm a huge Laura Ingalls Wilder fan. I remember the Christmas I got the entire "Little
