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Time Saving Classroom Resources
Paying Preschoolers and Learning About Earning. Have you ever thought about teaching your preschooler about earning money and the value of hard work? Some families like using a pom pom jar to reward behavior. It is a very simple visual tool. Let’s look at how to use the pom pom jar for earning because […]
Candy Corn, Hershey Hugs, and pretzels! A sweet and salty Halloween treat. You can’t go wrong. Candy Corn Treats – makes around 50 treats. Your kids can lay out the pretzels, unwrap all of the chocolates, and sort for broken candy corn. It really only takes an hour start to finish. Enjoy! Ingredients: – 1 […]
Is your child or student ready to stop using their “Reader Finger”, but still needs something to hold their place when reading? Using a Reading Tracker (I call them “sliders”) allows students to track the words across the page. Since the trackers are transparent, readers can see the upcoming text on the page. From my […]
Silhouette Parade Directions It’s never too early to plan ahead for a special event: Mother’s Day Tea, Preschool Graduation, Grandparents Day, Teacher Appreciation, Open House…you name it! In fact, this Silhouette Parade would be perfect painted as a mural in a preschool or in a doctor’s office? I absolutely L.O.V.E. this idea! When I saw this, I just knew it needed […]
I just read a powerful article (here) by Tim Elmore, on the involvement of parents in their children’s sports. We’ve all seen the helicopter parent, the one who yells from the sidelines, and the one that coaches all the time…even when they’re not the coach. This type of behavior really wears children out and can […]
Do you have a central location for your computer, laptop, or tablet? When Staples contacted me (yes, me!) and offered us an Acer Chromebook, we knew we were ready to set up our Family’s Computer Center. We’ve been researching the best ideas for having a internet-safe center. I’ll be honest, this whole computer things makes […]
