Inside: 6 beautiful spring art projects your kids can easily make. This is an updated post. Spring is around the corner and it’s time to brighten your classroom walls. My school is chock full of beautiful art. No matter the time of year, there are always gorgeous images gracing our hallways. And we don’t even have an art specialist! We … Read more
Inside: You’ll find directions for making a cute St. Patrick’s Day stamp painting. This is an updated post. St. Patrick’s Day will soon be here and it’s always fun to have a few quick and easy crafts up your sleeve. We’re all familiar with potato stamping, right? But have you ever tried painting with bell peppers? If not, then now’s … Read more
Inside: A review of Tiny T Rex and the Impossible Hug plus 9 book extension ideas with some free printables! Title: Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug Author: Jonathan Stutzman Illustrator: Jay Fleck Publishing: Chronicle Books, 2019 Themes: Dinosaurs, Emotions, Friendship Ages: 3-7 Synopsis (from the book flap): Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs … Read more
Inside you’ll find: A book review of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch plus 7 different ways to extend the book with free links and resources! This post has been updated to include some new printables. Today we read this fabulous book called Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli and Paul Yalowitz. This is truly a wonderful story about love … Read more
Inside: Review of The Subway Mouse by Barbara Reid and directions for plasticene mouse art! Today I had the wonderful pleasure of teaching in my old school. At the end of the day I took a moment to walk through the hallways and enjoy the amazing artwork. That’s when I came across the art that was created by the first … Read more
Inside: Book review of The Tree, links to eco-friendly activities, free Earth Day clip art. In honour of Earth Day on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 I’m featuring The Tree written by Dana Lyons and illustrated by David Danioth. Title: The Tree Publishing: Illumination Arts, 2002 Intended Audience: 3 years and up Topic: Trees, Ecosystem Opening: There’s a river flowing near … Read more
Inside: Book review of The Luckiest Leprechaun and lots of follow-up activities. Hello! This is a repost and update from 7 years ago. But The Luckiest Leprechaun is STILL my favourite St. Patrick’s Day book so I thought it was definitely worth featuring this post. I should say, though, that St. Patrick’s Day isn’t actually mentioned in the book, but … Read more
Inside: Beautiful Christmas art inspiration, Christmas clip art paid and free Hi Friends! I was teaching in my old school yesterday and noticed this beautiful Christmas art on the walls. I’m in love with them all! The beauties below were created by a Grade 3/4 class. From what I can tell they used thick tempera paint. My best guess is … Read more
Inside: Book review of Skelly’s Halloween and related book activities Skelly’s HalloweenWritten by David Martin Illustrated by Lori Richmond Henry Holt and Co., 2018 Ages 4-8 Halloween, Skeletons Brief Synopsis: This is a charming story about Skelly Bones Skeleton, a skeleon who absolutely adores Halloween and can hardly wait to go trick-or-treating. But after a tumble he finds himself in … Read more