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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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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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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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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Where in the World…?
Remember this game? Well, I do! It is fun but for my students, although very bright, I think it would be hard at first so I had an idea! Why not make our own version? I’m going to wear a big safari-type hat and explain to my students that we are going on an...
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Powwow Power!
We just put on this all school event – a Native American Powwow that was a huge success! The local newspaper, Observer and Eccentric, wrote a nice article about it.
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Deep Fun!
Making learning fun should be the mantra for everyone involved in teaching. Things that are fun are memorable and they are easier to remember. My sister-in-law sent me this website on Bernie DeKoven and I love it! Bernie DeKoven has written numerous books of learning and play. He links resources for games for large...
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Addition Facts Game – Spill the Beans!
This activity received 2 thumbs up from my students! I call it “Spill the Beans” because they spill the beans on the table or floor starting with 5 beans. The beans are dry Lima beans that I spray painted one side. When they are spilled onto the table they land on the...
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