Seasonal

  • Valentine’s Anchor Chart Idea: Celebrate What You Love!

    Looking for a simple yet meaningful Valentine’s Day activity? This Valentine’s Anchor Chart is the perfect way to spread positivity in your classroom or professional development session! How It Works 💗 Option 1: Share What You Love About Your Class – Write three reasons you love your students. They’ll feel so special knowing what makes […]

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  • Step-by-step directed drawing tutorial for kids

    Directed Drawing Magic: Easy Kids’ Drawings for Confidence

    Most of my life, I believed I couldn’t draw. In my younger years, I loved to trace and color, but I never felt that I could sketch or draw. I always seemed to be surrounded by people who doodled for fun. Since I’m a teacher, I’ve learned to compensate over the years, but I’ve never […]

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  • Colorful leprechaun drawing on white paper surrounded by crayons and markers, created by a child following step-by-step directions. The leprechaun is smiling with arms wide, set against a backdrop of green grass and a rainbow.

    How to Draw a Leprechaun

    Ready to Draw a Leprechaun? Here’s How to Make It Fun and Easy for Kids! Do you ever feel a little nervous when someone asks you to draw something? I totally get it—I’ve been there too! But don’t worry, because drawing can be fun, even if you’re not a pro. We tried our hand at […]

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  • Penguin Drawing Instructions: Step-by-step guide for drawing a penguin

    How to Draw a Penguin: Fun Directed Drawing Activity

    Do you ever feel pressured when asked to draw something? I know I sometimes do! When our 3rd grade class decided to draw a penguin, I thought it would be a challenge. But I was wrong! We loved this penguin drawing activity so much that we also created a polar bear drawing! Read on to […]

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  • Elf on the Shelf Arrival

    Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas Are you looking for a fresh new Elf on the Shelf Arrival?  We’ve done some creative ones before…. the mailbox, a “hot air” balloon.  But this one is my favorite.  It’s simple and is a great way to launch your December with the Elf. Welcome Back Elf on the Shelf! […]

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  • How To Draw A Polar Bear (Printable Instructions for Kids)

    Do you ever feel pressured when asked to draw something?  I know I do!  When I found out we (3rd grade class) were all going to draw a polar bear, I thought it would never work.  I thought they would all struggle and not be able to do it.  Boy was I wrong!  In fact, we loved […]

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