Edward Tulane Reflections

We just finished reading this beautiful novel. This was just the most beautiful story about a toy (thinking) rabbit, who learns to open his heart and feel love. After we finished it we had a great discussion about the story and its meaning. Then the kids painted their favourite scene and wrote about it.      

Monster Art

Have you read Jeremy Draws a Monster yet? It’s so sweet. It’s all about a little boy, Jeremy, who has no friends. To keep himself busy he draws. One day he draws a monster and to my kids’ delight, the monster comes to life. Unfortunately he has VERY BAD MANNERS. We had a great time talking about why the monster … Read more

Simple Hands-On Math Patterns

I always start the beginning of Grade 1 with pattern activities. My goal is always to keep things as simple and effective as I can. This activity fits the bill perfectly! Before we begin working with any manipulatives, though, I always give the children 10 to 15 minutes to play with the materials. This is really important with any grade, … Read more

Apple Poem Freebies!

Hello! I have a bunch of apple poems to share with you.  The clip art is from mycuteclipart.com. I’ve left lots of room on the templates for the children to draw their own illustrations. Enjoy! The poem above would be fun to act out with apples on craft sticks. You could have five children standing up with their apples then … Read more

Pattern Block Mat Freebies

Do you use pattern blocks? I have a huge tub full of them and decided I wanted some mats for the kids to make some designs. They do a great job free-forming it, but I think it’s important for them to also follow puzzle images where they need to figure out the correct shape. I went to my local teacher store … Read more

My Classroom Pics!

We just started school on Tuesday and I only got my new class today (Thursday) for about 5 minutes. Hard to say, but at first glance they seem like a bunch of cutie pies. But hey, what six year olds aren’t? A few blogging friends have been “bugging” me to post pics. Good thing they did ’cause to be honest, … Read more

Tooth Poem Freebie

Grade 1 students LOVE to keep track of their loose and lost teeth. Like most primary teachers I have a tooth poster in my classroom for just that purpose. I also hand out a tooth sticker and we read and sing a couple of teeth poems. You can download them below: Do you have any beginning of the year or … Read more

Good Morning Song

I have the cutest poem/song for you today. It’s perfect for Kindergarten or Grade 1 (even Grade 2) as an opening “Good Morning” song. You sing it to the tune of “Shoo Fly”.  Remember that one?  Please say “yes”!  I don’t want to feel old today:) Click on the image to grab. There’s a black and white version, too. The … Read more