DIY I Spy Jars For Kids These unique little diy I SPY jars are great fun for kids. My class made them and really enjoyed using them afterwards. They can also provide entertainment for travel, free time, and just wanting something to do when feeling bored. DIY projects are easy to do and also make great gifts. Make your jars unique by adding small objects that you may have laying around. Use your imagination and have fun. When you have selected your objects, ... Read More about Make Your Own DIY I Spy Jars
Have a Summer Learning Luau
Pool noodles seem like pretty much a summer swimming activity, but it turns out there are lots of ways to use pool noodles for DIY crafts! You can make lots of fun kids' learning solutions by bringing the summer into your classroom - no matter what the temperature outside. Keep reading for a few suggestions... Where can I buy pool noodles? You can buy pool noodles seasonally in pretty much every big box store and the dollar store. In the off-season if you are a northern, you will ... Read More about Have a Summer Learning Luau
The heart of back to school 2021 – classroom community and how to build it
How to build Classroom Community Back to School 2021 - imperative for coming back this school year. This list (and full lesson plans - keep reading!) are EXACTLY what you need to get ready for back to school 2020! Make students feel a part of your classroom and welcomed from day 1 or before! What do back to school community building look like? Here are some ideas for back to school classroom community that can be done all in your first week or spread out: Classroom Essentials: ... Read More about The heart of back to school 2021 – classroom community and how to build it
RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS – BACK TO SCHOOL 2021- First week lesson plans
WHAT DOES BACK TO SCHOOL 2021 LOOK LIKE? Definitely a HUGE focus on community building recovering from COVID and virtual learning from the past. Every school is different full in person, hybrid (almost will be with parents not choosing to send students back!) or virtual/online distance learning for back to school this year….whatever camp you are in – take these ideas and use what works for you! These FREE Back to School 2020 lesson plans will have you ready whatever may come the next ... Read More about RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS – BACK TO SCHOOL 2021- First week lesson plans
Allow kids to discover economics concepts using playdough with the game Snakes and Donuts
The year of virtual learning has reminded us all of the importance and necessity of hands-on learning. Students learn best when they can touch things, build things, discuss things, etc. Knowing this, today I'm going to give you a very hands-on way to teach economics. It is a very simple game called Snakes and Donuts that uses playdough and unsharpened pencils (or markers with the lids) to teach kids economics. While kids are playing this game, they naturally do things that mimic real life ... Read More about Allow kids to discover economics concepts using playdough with the game Snakes and Donuts