Spring has arrived! One of my favorite things to do with children is to take the classroom outdoors. It is so wonderful to breathe some fresh spring air and do a read aloud outside. One of our favorites is this fun spring writing and art activity to use with an amazing big book called, “In the Tall, […]
“It Looked Like Spilt Milk” Writing and Art Activity
My favorite thing about teaching is creating activities based off of children’s books! Today I’ll share with you how I use one of my all time favorite books, “It Looked Like Spilt Milk,” (aff) to create a fun writing and art activity for early learners. These activities are suitable in small groups or centers. Find […]
How to Create a Functional Kidspace
If you have children, then chances are you have a room or two in your home overflowing with kid “stuff.” If you are in need of organizing those spaces, then you are in the right place! I will walk you through some tips on how to organize your very own “Kidspace.” This is a space […]
Valentine Art Gallery Wall!
I am in LOVE with our Valentine art gallery! It was simple to make and it’s adorable! I used plain clothes pins and let the kids decorate them with Valentine themed stickers. I then hung large pink ribbon vertically in 3 columns across our art wall using thumbtacks. The kids LOVE to display their artwork […]
Gallery wall and waiting on baby #4!
So it seems that while we wait for the arrival of our 4th blessing, my husband and I have a case of “nesting.” That’s right I said BOTH of us are nesting. Yesterday my super talented hubby built a wrap around sofa table to go behind our sectional! He’s tops when it comes to the […]
Let’s Celebrate Art Masterpiece!
I originally included this content regarding displaying children’s artwork in my blog about my Kidspace, but felt that it deserved its own place in Teaching! This blog entry will be a refresher on how I have celebrated my kid’s artwork through the years! Enjoy! ARTWORK Last summer, the kids and I decided to do an […]