K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
Inside: A super quick and easy idea for a last minute Christmas gift. Are you panicking because you need a last minute Christmas gift? Panic no more! I found this adorable craft at Doodle Bugs Teaching. We made them Friday morning and they went home Friday afternoon. The kids loved them, I loved them, and I’m sure the parents will, … Read more
Inside: Gingerbread math, poem and links to other gingerbread goodies. This is my last week of school before Christmas break and it’s going to be jam-packed full of gingerbread stuff. I’ve collected so many great activities from all of you, that’s it’s almost hard to fit it all in. I don’t usually have that problem! One of our math activities … Read more
I found this great painting lesson at Art Projects for Kids (her blog is no longer active). Our paintings aren’t quite as amazing as Kathy’s, but they’re still pretty darn cute. My kids found it very challenging to free-hand draw a gingerbread shape, so quite a few of them opted to trace a gingerbread. Here’s a gingerbread man template you … Read more
You might remember I posted a Ginger Boy book recently. Here’s a little student book to go with it. The idea is for the kids to write their own version, following the Brown Bear, Brown Bear format that Eric Carle wrote. If you’re not familiar with that book then here’s what I mean. A student might write: Ginger Boy, … Read more
Inside: You’ll find a gingerbread math game. Instantly download, print and play! In this cute math game you roll 2 dice, add the numbers, and eat the candy. CANDY!! What could be more fun? This game can be played alone, with a partner, or even with 3 or 4 others. The winner is the first person to eat all their … Read more
Inside: You’ll find 3 Christmas writing templates I was leafing through my copy of Themes: Celebrations by the McCrackens when I came across a few Christmas writing ideas for Grades K to 2. These activities are not only low prep but will also result in some lovely writing. Christmas Tree Writing Directions: Brainstorm with your class all the decorations that … Read more
Inside: Free printable Santa Claus book for your classroom. Santa Claus Book Freebie I had SO much fun last night making the Ginger Boy book, that I made another one today called Santa, Santa (clearly, someone has too much time on her hands. And here’s my favourite page. Don’t you just LOVE Mrs. Claus? I wish I had a Grandma … Read more
Inside: You’ll find a free Christmas book you can download for your child. It’s called The Ginger Boy. I love doing whole class read alouds. But sometimes it’s hard to find that perfect book for kindergarten and Grade 1. So I decided to make my own Christmas book, using Eric Carle’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? as … Read more
Inside: Book review of When Stella was Very, Very Small and related activities. If you’re not familiar with the Stella books you need to check them out. They’re adorable and my K’s, Grade 1s and 2s have always loved them. Title: When Stella Was Very, Very Small Author: Marie-Louise Gay Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2009 For Ages: 2-7 Themes: Siblings, Wonder, … Read more