Paper chains with purpose
Everyone loves making paper chains, especially during the holidays. Here is a new way to use those paper chains. Try using those paper chains to countdown the days to Christmas (or to winter break...
View ArticleQuick Tip – Tracing letters and shapes made easy
Looking for a simple way to practice drawing basic shapes or printing letters? Try writing it in highlighter for your child to trace. They can see what they need to write or draw and you can see...
View ArticleQuick Tip – Time Timer, A teacher’s best friend
In one of my early years of teaching, I was given a Time Timer to use in my classroom. I have since moved schools and had to buy my own Time Timer. I use it so often that I sometimes wonder what I...
View ArticleTop 10 arrrrr-t and craft activities to do as you set sail on your next...
10. Pirate hats – Print and copy the pirate hat template from www.learningenglish-esl.blogspot.ca on 8.5″ x 14″ paper. Once students have coloured and cut out their hats, staple them in the middle of...
View ArticleHurray for Learning
Now that I have dabbled with blogging for a bit, I realize that I have many ideas to share that don’t fit my “Hurray for Play” vision. I have decided to create a second blog, “Hurray for Learning”...
View ArticleTree cookies and fabric – two simple things to add to your block centre
Last summer, while surfing the internet, I came across the idea of “tree cookies” and decided they would be something cheap (so cheap, they’re FREE), interesting and worthy of adding to my block and...
View ArticleLet’s play…
“Play is the road to childhood happiness and adult brilliance.” - Joseph Chilton Pearce As a kindergarten teacher, I often get questions from incoming parents about how my students spend their time in...
View ArticleDeveloping fine motor skills through play
When a student starts kindergarten and has a hard time holding a pencil or printing his/her name, many of my parents are very keen and willing to help out at home in any way they know how. They...
View ArticleStuffed Turkeys
Here is one of my favourite crafts to do around Thanksgiving time and it makes a great center piece when it is all done. For step by step directions, click here.
View ArticleAnother Classroom Remodel
When I walk into a new teaching space, I love the opportunity to try and make the space as welcoming and calming as I possibly can. I haven’t quite mastered this craft yet, however, as a general rule,...
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