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Christine Maxwell Hand to Heart

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I create engaging and fun hands-on resources and products that can be used with a variety of ages, especially with primary and special education children to help teachers and students in their classrooms. These can also be used in preschools, daycares, homeschools, charter schools, roadschools, worldschools and afterschool programs, plus are helpful for parents, grandparents, babysitters, children and little learners all around the world! I graduated from The Ohio State University and started in Fifth Grade, moved to First Grade for 10 years, then added 20 years in Kindergarten. I use any teaching strategy and method necessary to encourage a child to become a lifelong lover of learning!
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Preview of Antonym Puzzle Match-30 Opposite Matches Centers, Small Group or Class Activity

Antonym Puzzle Match-30 Opposite Matches Centers, Small Group or Class Activity

Learning about antonyms can be fun! Here are 30 self checking puzzle pieces of opposites that can be used with the whole class, small groups, or in centers. The instruction page has several games to play using these pieces. For example, give each child a puzzle piece, making sure that another child has the matching piece. The students then scramble to find their match. The puzzle matches are:stop-go, day-night, left-right, skinny-fat, big-small, happy-sad, white-black, boy-girl, fast-slow, li
Preview of Geometric Snowflake for Christmas or Winter 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

Geometric Snowflake for Christmas or Winter 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

A different twist on snowflakes and 2D shapes together. Discuss the design of snowflakes and the 6 points. Introduce or review the five shapes, circle, square, triangle, rectangle, hexagon. Excellent practice for fine motor skills, cutting, and gluing. There are 3 complete activities; 1 in blue shades, 1 in gray shades, and the last is black and white. Possible Sample Keys are included and are in blue shades. You will need to decide which project to do and the type of paper to run it on. They ca
Preview of Santa Express Geometric Christmas Train 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

Santa Express Geometric Christmas Train 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

There are so many great stories about trains for children! A very special story for the holiday season is the classic "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg's. This fun product incorporates 5 geometric 2D shapes into the building of a train engine, plus a creative literacy activity. There are 3 complete train engine choices; 1 has red and green colors, 1 is grayscale colored, and the last is black and white. The train can be made as a stand-alone, but that is better printed on heavy paper.
Preview of 100 Days of School Do Together Parent/Child Homework or Class Activity Art Craft

100 Days of School Do Together Parent/Child Homework or Class Activity Art Craft

What a great 100 project! This activity includes the cover sheet, 100 template and parent letter. Print the template on heavy paper and send it home with the parent explanation letter. Parent and child will decorate it together. When finished the student will bring it back to school to share. It then becomes a prompt for story writing and telling. It is always fun to see the different methods of decorating! Download Preview to see the complete activity. The Preview pictures give a glimpse of the
Preview of Thanksgiving Fall Geometric Turkey 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

Thanksgiving Fall Geometric Turkey 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

A different twist on turkeys and 2D shapes together. Introduce or review the five shapes, circle, square, triangle, rectangle, hexagon. Excellent practice for fine motor skills, cutting, and gluing. There are 3 complete turkeys; 1 in color, 1 in grayscale, and the last is black and white. Keys are included. You will need to decide which project to do and the type of paper to run it on. The turkey can be made as a stand alone, but that is better printed on heavy paper. It can also be made by glui
Preview of Solid Math Shape Puzzles 3D Matching Puzzle Activity Centers, Small Group, Class

Solid Math Shape Puzzles 3D Matching Puzzle Activity Centers, Small Group, Class

Learning about the four 3D solid shapes can be fun! Here are 36 self checking puzzle pieces of spheres, cubes, cones, and cylinders that can be used with the whole class, small groups, or in centers. They have square corners for easy cutting! The instruction page has several games to play using these pieces. For example, give each child a puzzle piece, making sure that another child has the matching piece. The students then scramble to find their match. This is definitely a two-step process act
Preview of Christmas Geometric Shape Santa Claus 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

Christmas Geometric Shape Santa Claus 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

This is a twist on Christmas, Santa Claus and 2D shapes as a math activity! To introduce or review the four shapes, circle, square, triangle, rectangle. Plus practice fine motor skills, cutting, gluing, and body awareness. There are 3 complete Santa bodies and 3 Santa heads, 2 in color, 2 in black and white, and the other 2 gray and white. ****Note:The bodies are 12 inches tall when put together and the head 11 inches high. Keys included. Santa can be made as a stand alone, but that is better i
Preview of Winter Geometric Snowman Face 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

Winter Geometric Snowman Face 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

A different twist on a snowman and 2D shapes together. This product is a great beginner geometric activity. Introduce or review the five shapes, circle, square, triangle, rectangle, hexagon. Excellent practice for fine motor skills, cutting, gluing and body awareness. There are 3 complete activities; 1 in color, 1 in grayscale, and the last is black and white. Keys are included. You will need to decide which project to do and the type of paper to run it on. They can be made as a stand alone, bu
Preview of Seasons Sports Ball Puzzles 0-10 Matching, Numbers, Number Words Activity

Seasons Sports Ball Puzzles 0-10 Matching, Numbers, Number Words Activity

This math activity can be used with the whole class, small groups, or in centers. It has pictures of balls used in sport activities. There are self checking puzzle pieces 0-10. Match the number of balls to the correct number or number word. Several pieces say Ball and Game for extra excitement! The instruction page has several games to play using these pieces. For example, have the children sit in a big circle. Give each child a puzzle piece, making sure that another child has the matching piece
Preview of Turkey Writing Paper for Thanksgiving Three Grids and Ideas Art Craft

Turkey Writing Paper for Thanksgiving Three Grids and Ideas Art Craft

This is a set of black and white realistic turkeys for literacy activities. There are three different writing grids, so you can pick the right one for your age group. Also included is a blank turkey page so students can add a picture to their story or the littlest learners can just draw and dictate thankful pictures. Great for students to color, after their story is written or pictures are drawn. They are extra cute when stuff as added, feathers, beads, etc. There are 3 Title Pages: What I Am
Preview of 1-10 Math Booklet Of Number Sense Forms Activity Free!

1-10 Math Booklet Of Number Sense Forms Activity Free!

Included Forms: Dice, Fingers, Tally Marks, Ten Frame, Ordinals, Counting Kids, Number Line, Coins, Number Formation, Formation Poem, Number Word, and Counting Cubes Directions: Run the booklet, printing on the front side only. The cover pages can be run on heavier paper to make the project sturdier. Pass the six pages out to each student. They cut them apart on the dotted middle line, then put the pages in the correct sequence with front cover, pages 1 thru 10 and back cover. The pictures can
Preview of Spring/Summer Geometric Flowers 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

Spring/Summer Geometric Flowers 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

A different twist on the flowers and 2D shapes together. Introduce or review the five shapes, circle, square, triangle, rectangle, hexagon. Excellent practice for fine motor skills, cutting, and gluing. There are 3 complete activities; 1 in color, 1 in gray shades, and the last is black and white. Keys are included. You will need to decide which project to do and the type of paper to run it on. It can be made as a stand alone, but that is better printed on heavy paper. It can also be made by glu
Preview of Christmas Geometric Gingerbread Man 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

Christmas Geometric Gingerbread Man 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

A different twist on Gingerbread Men and 2D shapes together. Introduce or review the five shapes, circle, square, triangle, rectangle, hexagon. Excellent practice for fine motor skills, cutting, and gluing. There are 3 complete activities; 1 in dark brown, 1 in light brown, and the last is black and white. Keys are included. You will need to decide which project to do and the type of paper to run it on. They can be made as a stand alone, but that is better printed on heavy paper. It can also be
Preview of Rhyming Puzzle Matches-30 2 Letter Families-Center, Small Group, Class Activity

Rhyming Puzzle Matches-30 2 Letter Families-Center, Small Group, Class Activity

Learning about rhymes can be fun! Here are 30 self checking puzzle pieces of opposites that can be used with the whole class, small groups, or in centers. The instruction page has several games to play using these pieces. For example, give each child a puzzle piece, making sure that another child has the matching piece. The students then scramble to find their match. The puzzle matches are: cat-hat, bee-tree, dog-frog, box-fox, star-car, can-fan, shot-dot, wig-pig, hut-nut, jet,-net, pen-hen, m
Preview of Sequence Sort Matching Puzzles-First, Next & Last  Tell & Write The Story

Sequence Sort Matching Puzzles-First, Next & Last Tell & Write The Story

Learning about sequencing can be fun! Here are 15 sets of three puzzle pieces teaching the concept of First, Next and Last. These are self checking and can be used with the whole class, small groups, or in centers. These can also be used to write sequence stories for first, next and last, then have the student read them too. The instruction page has several games to play using these pieces. For example, give each child a puzzle piece, making sure that they each have the matching pieces. The stu
Preview of Tee-rrific T-shirt Template and Blank Templates 2 Sizes Art Craft Activity

Tee-rrific T-shirt Template and Blank Templates 2 Sizes Art Craft Activity

This T-shirt template activity has so many uses! The cover page shows just one example. This idea is to decorate them to give as an appreciation card. Print the T-shirts fronts and backs, back to back. On the back the student can write a thank you message. There are two pages 8 1/2 by 11 inches, shirt fronts that say "You Are Tee-rrific in different printing styles. There is also one blank full size front and one blank full size back. There is one page with four t-shirts fronts on it that say
Preview of February Valentine's Day Song and Posters Spell H-E-A-R-T with Movement Activity

February Valentine's Day Song and Posters Spell H-E-A-R-T with Movement Activity

What a fun activity for Valentine's Day! It is a great way to learn some letters of the alphabet! There is a song poster and letter posters that spell HEART. Included is a cover sheet and directions. Each poster is 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Sing to the tune "Bingo." Introduce the song using the song poster. Pass the letter cards out and have the students participate with the singing. Download Preview to see the complete activity. The Preview pictures give a glimpse of the activity, so be sure to click
Preview of Thanksgiving Fall Turkey Handprint Poem Keepsake Art Craft Activity

Thanksgiving Fall Turkey Handprint Poem Keepsake Art Craft Activity

This is truly my favorite Thanksgiving poem! It makes such a wonderful keepsake activity for your students and parents! There are four color choices; red, brown, yellow, green, or black and white. There are also two different fonts. Run on the front side of the paper only. The heavier the paper the more durable it will be. Each student should write their name on the paper BEFORE doing the painted turkey part! Paint the student’s hand with the desired colors for the turkey and press their hand
Preview of Geometric School Bus 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

Geometric School Bus 2D Math Shapes Art Craft Activity

A different twist on school buses and 2D shapes together. Introduce or review the five shapes, circle, square, triangle, rectangle, hexagon. Excellent practice for fine motor skills, cutting, and gluing. There are 3 complete buses: 1 in color, 1 in grayscale, and the last is black and white. Keys are included You will need to decide which project to do and the type of paper to run it on. The bus can be made as a stand alone, but that is better printed on heavy paper. It can also be made by gluin
Preview of March St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Song And Posters L-U-C-K-Y Movement Activity

March St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Song And Posters L-U-C-K-Y Movement Activity

What a fun activity for St. Patrick's Day with a Leprechaun. It is a great way to learn some letters of the alphabet and practice memory skills! There is a song poster, the word Jig poster and the letter posters that spell LUCKY. Included is a cover sheet and directions. Each poster is 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Introduce the song using the song poster. Pass the letter cards out and have the students participate with the singing. Sing to the tune "Bingo." To make the activity harder, sing the song with
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I create engaging and fun hands-on resources and products that can be used with a variety of ages, especially with primary and special education children to help teachers and students in their classrooms. These can also be used in preschools, daycares, homeschools, charter schools, roadschools, worldschools and afterschool programs, plus are helpful for parents, grandparents, babysitters, children and little learners all around the world! I graduated from The Ohio State University and started in Fifth Grade, moved to First Grade for 10 years, then added 20 years in Kindergarten. I use any teaching strategy and method necessary to encourage a child to become a lifelong lover of learning!

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