Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while know that I love to take research papers and summarise the useful points. I believe that blogs are a great avenue for taking information and spreading it widely to where it’s needed most, in homes and preschools and kindergartens everywhere! I have been […]
Art Projects for Kids: Abstract Feather Collage
Today’s abstract art project for kids is a feather collage. Pulling out the black card to work on is truly striking, particularly if you’re using bright colours. I was tempted to grab the glitter again but I don’t suppose it needs to be added to every art project! I named this piece A Tale of Two […]
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
Have you seen homemade ice cream recipes around the internet but never tried them? We decided to give them a go this week and had a lot of fun experimenting (and taste testing) to see what mix we liked best. It’s super easy and kid-friendly. That is, the kids will be doing it all rather […]
Art Projects for Kids: Abstract Feather Painting
This month’s art activities for kids are all about feathers! Mostly they’ll involve abstract art which is brilliant because it’s so freeing for little ones to just go with the flow. Put on some music in the background and let them loose! So, here is today’s project… abstract feather painting. Even when we encourage kids to create […]
Classroom Management and New Teacher Anxiety
According to research classroom management is the number one cause of high stress and anxiety in new teachers. And let’s face it, even experienced teachers can struggle with it. Apparently it’s a worldwide phenomenon… the challenging transition from student teacher to beginning teacher. It’s given many names: reality shock, the survival phase, even shattered dreams. […]
Art Projects for Kids: Butterfly Art
Symmetry paintings make great art projects for kids as they’re all unique! Although I’ve called this butterfly art, it really depends on what your painting looks like when it’s done. And the googly eyes really bring them to life! August is googly eye month on the blog and this Butterfly Art is the second googly […]
Under the Sea Rescue: Small World Play
U is for Under the Sea Rescue! This small world play is all about having fun Under the Sea and then thinking about what happens when bits of trash start clogging up the sea creatures’ playground. It’s a terrific activity for introducing environmental issues as well as helping children realise that there’s often something we […]
Art Projects for Kids: Apple Print Animal Art
Apples! Apples everywhere! Or so it seems at this time of the year. In this art project for kids I’ve combined apples with this month’s googly eye theme to create Apple Print Animal Art. I bet if you get your little ones having a go they could create all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures! […]
Back to School: Hello, Hello Icebreaker and Song
Getting to know each other, or getting reacquainted, is a big part of going back to school. This simple icebreaker activity and song will smash that ice and warm up the classroom in no time! No diva singing expertise necessary! Feeling comfortable in the classroom There are such a variety of personalities in any classroom […]
Greater Than, Less Than Game for Early Learners
This free greater than, less than game has been created for Grade 1 and later Kinder students and focuses on numbers 11-50. It makes a terrific file folder game and comes in both colour and black and white. Pop over to Playdough to Plato to download it for your little ones! Looking for other free […]