The is a feature in Parent & Child Magazine – Make My Day! for teachers to share moments that put a smile on our faces! I thought the activity was great, as well as the thought!
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Cynthia
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Make My Day!
Arbor Day!
What a natural – Earth Day and Arbor Day (no pun intended)! This year the Arbor Day Foundation will plant trees in the national forests from donations for you. Commemorate a child’s birth with a tree in one of America’s national forests! They also have on their website lots of ideas for activities with...
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Parent and Child Magazine – Sketchpad
I found this in Parent and Child Magazine and thought others would enjoy using it too! Sorry I couldn’t find it online to link to.
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The Fine Art of a Conversation!
I have been observing my students as they talk to one another and it reminds my of parallel play. When 2 children are playing beside each other but they are both doing their own activity, not really interacting.. My students were talking together but no was responding. Each would share what they wanted, usually...
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Spring Fun!
Simple way to reinforce addition and subtraction facts while enjoying the season!
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Every Day is Earth Day!
Earth Day Network that has lots of activities to do with students in grades K – 8. We will be watching “The Lorax” and planting a tree. What are you going to do for Earth Day?
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Casanova waiting in his Budda pose!
I just heard about a Cat Film Festival! Cats can be very funny to watch. Their antics are adorable. I always thought I was a dog person but I now know, I am definitely a cat person! If you are like me, watching goofy cat videos are the highlight of my day, you might...
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Things I Learned at Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning conference!
Friday I attended the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning conference and I was blown away by the amount of information available. I already use computers and our i-pad in the classroom but it was wonderful to learn of other applications and uses to reinforce and help my students learn. Fortunately I have...
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Parents – It’s OK To Let Your Kids Be Bored
Check out this article in the Huffington Post on allowing kids unstructured time. Parents want to expose their children to life’s adventures but sometimes we may over schedule to the point children don’t know how to be creative and use their imaginations. With spring break just around the corner, it may be time to...
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