I know you love patterns…and you also love center activities! I stumbled upon these cute little Easter basket patterns on our website and knew they would be perfect for some easy-prep ideas. Check out my activities below, and then tell me what you would do with these patterns. Idea #1: Have a child color a…
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Year of the Tiger
Tuesday, February 1, is the Lunar New Year! Traditionally, the Lunar New Year celebration lasts for 16 days, beginning New Year’s Eve and ending at the Lantern Festival on February 15.. This year is the Year of the Tiger, according to the zodiac. If you’re born during the Year of the Tiger, it’s predicted that…
3 No-Prep Activities!
When I was a classroom teacher, one of my favorite phrases was, “no prep.” That meant an activity could be put into my lesson plan without going to a copy machine, or cutting out a bunch of stuff, or even making a quick run to a store. Prepping lesson plans is one of the many…
On the Go?
I’m hoping to travel overseas in the future, and I’m ready to go! I’ve been watching travel news like a hawk, hoping that long distance air travel will be allowed and that attractions will be open once we get to our destination. So I’m going to put some good travel vibes out there with free…
The Importance of Sleep
It seems like a lot of friends on social media are complaining of insomnia lately. I’ve had some issues with it myself. And honestly, it isn’t surprising with all that’s going on in the world right now. If I get into bed and begin thinking about weighty topics then sleep is a lost cause. This…
Cinco de Mayo!
Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! And although many of us in the United States think the holiday celebrates tacos and margaritas, that’s actually not the case. (Although it is a good excuse to have tacos and margaritas!) Cinco de Mayo commemorates the defeat of French troops at the Battle of Puebla, southeast of Mexico City. …
Great Poetry Reading Day
This Tuesday, April 28th, is Great Poetry Reading Day! I personally got hooked on poetry in second grade. A classmate’s father visited our class to read poetry to us and several of the poems were by Shel Silverstein. It was delightful and hilarious and obviously very memorable. I even remember going home and telling my…
Windy Weather!
We’ve certainly been having typical spring weather here in North Carolina—days alternating between sunshine and rain with lots of wind! It was so windy last week, my cats hid under the bed. As long as my electricity stays on, I love rainy and windy spring days! Check out these windy-weather ideas that are timely and…
The Perfect Winter Pattern!
I found this gem of a pattern on our site and realized that it is 1. Perfect for winter and 2. Really adaptable! Because of this, I think this pattern will be your new best friend when it comes to winter centers! This snowman pattern, like many patterns on our site, is programmable online. That…
Find the Better Flier!
The end of the school year is a good time to bring out activities that are BIG on both fun and learning. That’s why it’s a good time for paper airplanes! These folded creations have come a long way. I recommend having students create three different options (geometry, spatial skills) and then flying them to…