While there are certain tenets that make a great teacher in general, there are also intangibles that make teachers great. And these are not mutually exclusive. For example, one can have the tenets of a great teacher and not display … Read More
Objective: To visually enhance all subjects with various writing genres Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten Materials: Paint Sponges or brushes Crayons or Colored Pencils Cardboard frames or pre-cut matted frames Construction paper (black, white and assorted … Read More
Use sea glass beads to create this beautiful hanging decoration! This DIY craft project makes a a great keepsake and a high quality home decor craft. Our DIY sea glass bead project took about 60 minutes to complete and requires … Read More
Hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills has always been an important component in my elementary physical education program. Through my 15 years of teaching P.E., I noticed that a lot of many students lack hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. … Read More
Did you do a jigsaw puzzle this summer? Or roll a die in a board game? Probably. But when was the last time you connected that puzzle and dice game to computational thinking? Computational thinking (CT) doesn’t mean coding or … Read More
Have fun with your residents this summer by hosting a fun “cruise” for your residents in your facility. Here are six easy steps that will help you get your residents enjoying their summer cruise. Step #1: Pick a Destination. Pick … Read More
My name is LaDonda Porter and I would like to share with you a concept that has been three years in the making. This activity was a culminating activity for our golf unit. Students learned putting, chipping, driving and participated … Read More
Enjoy 13 pages of coloring fun that double as craft activities! The animal themed pages can be colored and turned into stand-up cardboard shapes. The instructions are in the PDF on each page. The dinosuar themed pages can be colored … Read More
Objective: To use “art” to enhance descriptive sentences using basic writing steps Age: 5 + Time: 30 minutes Grades: 1-12 Materials: Paper Pencil A painting (real painting or a print) Clip-board (extra) Easel to display print if needed, or trip … Read More
Mandalas are a very popular craft trend, and their circular designs are both visually apealing and can be traced back through history as a symbol of power, meditation, and the structure of the universe. The mandala design makes a great … Read More
