I’m one of the rare teachers who has taught almost EVERY grade level. This is both a blessing and a curse, but I’m glad at this point of my life to be a “teacher of all grades, master of none”. This poetry activity worked for my years in first and second grade classrooms, and in […]
Cardboard Mailbox Craft for Valentine’s Day
As I was digging through my photos from my first grade classroom the other day, I saw a cardboard mailbox I made with my students for our writing center. Ah, the nostalgia. My youngest son loves his wooden mailbox, but of course, he busted one of the legs. I swear, nothing lasts in my house. […]
Valentine’s Day Fine Motor Lacing & Tying Activity
My son wants to wear shoes that lace, but he doesn’t know how to tie them. I guess it is time to teach him how to tie! Considering the time of year, I designed this Valentine’s Day criss-cross lacing and tying activity. Fine motor is an area that most kids need a great deal of […]
How to Make Recycled Crayon Valentines
Every teacher or parent has a bin of broken and sad crayons. Making recycled crayons out of these broken pieces is a great way to introduce our kids to the concept of recycling. Even better, save some money and make your kids’ valentines for their classes with this simple and frugal craft! The past three […]
Valentine’s Day Keepsake Handprint Art
It’s almost February and I had to dig up the kids Valentine’s Day books. We read, The Day it Rained Hearts and Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse. After I read to them, I started to think about a craft the kids could create for Valentine’s Day for their dad and grandparents. We created a Valentine’s Day handprint art keepsake, something […]
