My school has Open House on Sunday and I needed a seasonal project for my students that required minimal prep, yet would look fabulous on the walls outside my classroom. Since we've finally been getting a little snow in Michigan, my students created these adorable catching … [Read more...]
Books about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is coming up soon! (This year we will honor Dr. King on Monday, January 19). It's important to teach young children about the impact Martin Luther King, Jr. had on our lives today. What better way to teach about this great man than with high quality … [Read more...]
Stained Glass Mitten Window Decor Tutorial
With the cold, blustery weather in full-force this winter, I decided to bring some seasonal coziness into my classroom decor. Last week we made stained glass mittens to adorn the windows of my kindergarten classroom. By now you probably know of my great love affair with stained … [Read more...]
Dazzling Paper Plate Snowflakes
I woke up this morning to the sweetest sound any teacher can ever dream of: the sound of a phone ringing to tell me it was a SNOW DAY. I am not a big fan of the cold or snow, but I live for Snow Days! In honor of my wonderful day of much-needed snuggly rest and productivity, I am … [Read more...]
Festive Winter Window Decor and a Freebie
This week my I entered my post-Christmas classroom and instantly felt the need to freshen it up and bring a little "winter wonderland" into our learning environment. We arrived at school on Monday with a fresh blanket of snow outside and it only seemed appropriate to add some … [Read more...]
