Every year, I say that the number of students lacking fine motor skills continues to grow. Some of this I attribute to the increased use of technology. Our little learners are spending less and less time holding a pencil, coloring with crayons and cutting with scissors. And, they … [Read more...]
Groundhog Day Craft for Graphing and Analyzing Data
February 2nd is, of course, the day of the groundhog! We rely on good ol' Punxsutawney Phil to determine whether spring will come early or whether we will have six more weeks of winter. Just before Groundhog Day, I have my students predict whether the groundhog will … [Read more...]
No Contact Classroom Christmas Party Ideas
By now, it's no secret that I love party days! Watching the excitement of the holiday season through a child's eyes is simply the best, but planning a no contact classroom Christmas party that is magical, educational, healthy, and of course fun, can be a daunting … [Read more...]
Fine Motor Activities for the 100th Day of School
The 100th Day of School is kind of big deal for our little learners! They've spent the first 99 days gearing up for the big 100th Day of School celebration. On this special day, my kiddos rotate to multiple different centers. Some of these 100th Day centers have … [Read more...]
Snowman Soup DIY Snowman Face Mug
With less than two weeks left until our classroom holiday party, I am frantically working to get my student gifts wrapped and tagged. Earlier this month, I was on the hunt for a plastic snowman face mug to hold my snowman soup kits. After coming up shorthanded, I found these … [Read more...]
