Hello! Back to school is here and it’s time for many of us to begin setting up our classrooms. I know classroom library set-up for me takes an enormous amount of time. Between leveling books, sorting themes, and checking the condition of books year to year, classroom libraries are the heart and soul of every […]
End of the Year Countdown Banner Idea
To bring excitement to the last month, weeks, or days of school, I created an end of the school year countdown banner! It’s a great memorable activity that can be used along with our end of the year award medals. It’s perfect for any bulletin board or as a door decoration. Shown below is the […]
Valentine’s Day Craft Using the Element of Art: Color
A color theory heart craft is the perfect element of art to feature for Valentine’s Day! Sharpen your child’s color knowledge with our Elements of Art Heart pack all the while honing in on their fine motor skills! Create this simple heart craft in your classroom. It makes the perfect parent, sibling, or grandparent Valentine’s […]
Apple Symmetry Craft for Preschool, Kindergarten, & First Grade
I created a simplified apple symmetry activity for preschoolers, kindergartners, and 1st graders, because our advanced apple symmetry freebie for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders has been such a popular post! This fun apple craft is the perfect fall activity that also doubles as a decoration for your classrooms and hallways. Nothing beats a meaningful craft that connects fine […]
Fall Apple Symmetry Activity {Common Core Aligned}
Children have an innate sense of symmetry. They look for balance and order in the real world naturally. As a teacher, it is important to build on this inner ability. A student is better able to learn a concept when they have hands-on experience with it. As an art teacher, I can not stress […]
