Creating a Dreidel Garland Here is another craft I shared at The Studio. This dreidel garland is not only simple, but also beautiful. You can use traditional Hanukkah colors or prints, or chose some type pofpatterned paper you just really like. … Continue reading
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Teacher Mama: Christmas Tree Fact Triangles (Fact Families)
Christmas Tree Fact Triangles (Fact Families) I have fact triangles (fact families) on the brain today. I am working with my first graders on this concept right now and decided to create a fun practice sheet for them! FREE (for a … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Two Christmas Rhymes
Two Christmas Rhymes Here are two more “5 Little Rhymes” to add to our collection. These are both wonderful rhymes to share with the little ones for Christmas. Five Little Christmas Trees Five little Christmas trees standing all alone Their … Continue reading
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Clothespin Craft
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Clothespin Craft I love this little guy. All you need is a clothespin, brown paint (and a brush), two googly eyes, a red pom-pom and some brown pipe cleaners. Luckily I had all the … Continue reading
Real Life Wednesdays: My Pug and a Box
Pug in a Box Man, it has been a while since I have written anything for Real Life Wednesday at Picklebums. I miss it actually. It was a nice change from my typical posts. But, as always, life happens, time … Continue reading
Boy Mama: Foil Dreidel Collage at The Studio
Foil Dreidel Collage I am really excited to be one of the activity designers at The Studio. Here is one of my latest ideas shared on the site. We made this collage with some foil paper we found at the … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Five Little Dreidels: A Hanukkah Rhyme
Five Little Dreidels Just came across this rhyme for Hanukkah! Making the dreidels is rather simple and they end up so pretty! Materials silver and blue sparkly craft paper dreidel template (from empty cereal box) scissors pencil To Make the … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Using Coordinates to Play Memory
Using Coordinates to Play Memory I learned of this idea YEARS ago at a conference somewhere about something. Cannot quite remember which one. Anyway, I loved the idea so I created my own version and took it into my classroom. … Continue reading
Boy Mama: Clothespin Menorah
Clothespin Menorah I think clothespins are one of the best “tools” for craft and learning activities. With Hanukkah nearing, I thought a menorah made from clothespins would be a really neat idea. So, I grabbed a handful of clothespins I had … Continue reading
Boy Mama: Hanukkah for Children
Hanukkah for Children Hanukkah is one of my favorite holidays, but not because of the gifts that are exchanged, but because of the traditions- the foods, the music, the games and the stories. Here is a little bit of information … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: Games for Practicing Addition and Subtraction and Giveaway!
Games for Practicing Addition and Subtraction Are you looking for some simple and fun ways to practice addition and subtraction with your child? Well, look no more. Here are two games you can play with your child. Airplane Addition Roll … Continue reading
Teacher Mama: 5 Little Snowmen
5 Little Snowmen I am already thinking about snow. Probably because my eldest asks me everyday, “When is it going to snow?” So, wiith snow on my mind, I thought it was time to share another finger play to go … Continue reading