Popcorn Counting Game I created this Popcorn Counting Game a while back to help my eldest with counting and other number related concepts. To play, simply print out the templates, cut out the popcorn box and the popcorn pieces and try … Continue reading
Giveaway! Toon Books: Comic Books for Beginning Readers TOON Books are leveled to be just right for early readers and to entice reluctant readers. Explore our Level One, Level Two, and Level Three books to find the perfect titles for the children in your life. Check out … Continue reading
POTHOLES! A Game for Practicing Math Facts Every town has potholes, but our potholes seem to be really bad. Bad enough that one of our local free papers, searches out the worst of the worst and photographs them for each issue. … Continue reading
Math Fact Practice: Doubles This week we have been learning about different strategies for adding numbers. Today’s lesson was about adding doubles. You may (or may not) wonder why students should understand the concept of doubles or adding a number … Continue reading
Million Dollar Classmate This week in first grade we are stopping our usual curriculum to talk about friendship. There are, as there always is, friendship issues arising on a daily basis. We have a whole host of activities planned to … Continue reading
Planting Felt Flowers I have been working on this post for what seems like forever. My biggest problem was I couldn’t get my pictures right! So, I apologize in advance for the less than fantastic photos. But the craft itself … Continue reading
Baby Duck Cookies for Spring We found an adorable baby duck cookie cutter the other day at Cost Plus World Market and I just couldn’t resist buying it (I am a sucker for cute cookie cutters). I also found … Continue reading
5 Ways to Incorporate Technology into the Classroom A guest post from Daniel Turner of Teach.com With so many options in mobile learning devices, computers and even interactive white boards, deciding what technology to use and how to use it … Continue reading
Short Vowel Bingo Game I am very excited to share this short vowel bingo game I created. Super easy to play- just print it, put it together and play! Perfect for young children who are just learning their short … Continue reading
Five Short Vowel Games Here are 5 short vowel games (one for each vowel) I created to help students practice these sounds. Each vowel has its own board, but the spinner, cards and recording sheet can be used with all … Continue reading
Books about Bullying from Boy Mama Teacher Mama Bullying is a huge problem. Both boys and girls bully, but they tend to bully differently. I have compiled a list of what I think are the best stories about bullying available. … Continue reading
Mint Chocolate Play Dough I have both boys home sick today. That meant it was time to make some new play dough. We decided we used Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Flavor Mix’s Mint Chocolate because it seemed to go with … Continue reading
