5 Surprising Benefits of Using Puppets in the Classroom
Among the many creative and surprisingly powerful tools available to early-childhood educators are paper bag puppets.
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Lion Lamb March FREEBIES
Inside: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb freebies for your classroom. This is an updated post! I have a free package of “In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb” classroom activities that are perfect for K-2 students. 1. Lion and Lamb Craft In this mini package you’ll find a cool Lion/Lamb craft. It’s an accordian-style “book” with … Read more
Easy Valentine Art
Hi Friends! I have a super easy Valentine art project for you. I’m probably a bit late for this year, but if you’re a last-minute person like me, then maybe this idea will come in handy. I saw this project in an elementary school I was in the other day. I have no idea which grade level made them, but … Read more
How to Draw a Happy Cat: A Hilarious Book for 3-7 Year Olds
How To Draw a Happy Cat is a hilarious story about a cat who just can’t seem to stay happy. How to Draw a Happy Cat Ethan T. Berlin Jim Matison Hippo Park, October 4, 2022 Ages 3-7 Synopsis The book begins by showing the reader how to draw a happy cat. But after the drawing is complete the happy … Read more
How to Create Blackout Poetry with Six Year Olds
Teaching a class of primary students how to write blackout poetry is something I never would have thought of doing until I watched two of my student teachers do a lesson with 9 and 10 year olds. Their lesson was fabulous and while I was enjoying it I couldn’t help but think that I could modify their ideas for a … Read more
Free Shamrock Coloring Page
Inside: St. Patrick’s Day shamrock to color. Hi Friends! I’m updating this post because I don’t want you to miss this shamrock colouring page I have. St. Patrick’s Day is almost here again, and this is one of my MOST popular freebies on Teachers Pay Teachers. My classes loved colouring this shamrock. One of our best efforts was … Read more
Paint a Watermelon Poem: Combining Art and Poetry
Hello Everyone! I have another Paint a Poem post for your today. But before I show you what I’ve done I’d like to explain the why’s of the process. What are the Benefits of Art Integration in the Classroom? Responding to a painting, either your own or someone else’s, is a wonderful way to encourage creativity and imagination. It’s well … Read more
Paint a Flower Poem
Hello! I have another Paint a Poem idea for you. This time I’d thought I’d paint some very simple flowers, simple enough for young children to replicate. This painting idea came from Dawn Nicole. It’s very easy, as you can see. I’ll give you the directions below, but if you’d like even more detailed instructions, be sure to visit her … Read more
Paint a Popsicle Poem
Hello and Happy Summer! Today I’m sharing a poetry idea that’s been hanging out in my brain for the last couple of weeks. It’s called Paint a Poem! I saw a similar idea on Instagram and I believe it was done with either an upper primary or early intermediate class. But I think it could easily be adapted to Grade … Read more