This is one of the MANY suncatchers I have in my store and it is a great activity for winter and looks great for display and making bulletin boards. This is a beautiful Suncatcher activity. You can also find other suncatchers and more bulletin board ideas in My store! You can add The names of your students to make them personal. Once the entire cavity is filled, paste the eyes and mouth on the front, then, place in a warm dry place perhaps in the sun for 24 hours. Then carefully peel the dried s
This K–1 Writing Prompts cover and worksheet set aligns with several Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for early elementary writing and communication skills. These are great for warm-ups, morning work, centers, homework, or summer packets. Here’s how it connects: ✏️ Language Arts — WritingK.11a–d and 1.12a–d Students are expected to: Generate ideas for writing (the “Story by Me” visual prompt encourages idea development).Compose simple sentences using correct capitalization and punctua
When summer comes sometimes it is easy to loose information that was regularly reviewed. This is a collection for Kindergarteners and 1st graders to keep their knowledge fresh and hit the ground running when they do go back to school. This is just one math worksheet for this task for K-1st grade and I have collections of these worksheets in my store Artsy Educational Tools
Evaporation Experiment and Data Collection Sheet together align with several Virginia Science Standards of Learning (SOLs) across elementary and middle school levels. Here’s the breakdown by grade band: Also includes Data collection Sheets, Reflection Writing prompts, Quizzes, Vocabulary List, Class discussion, Poster, and more. 🌍 Elementary Science (Grades 3–5)3.8 — Understanding the relationships among the Sun, Earth, and Moon (rotation, revolution, day/night, seasons). → Students connect
Part of the set of complete rocket science for kids, This is the design your own rocket Cut and Paste 1-2grades. This is part of an ongoing discussion about space travel and exploration.
Part of the set of complete rocket science for kids, This is the design your own habitat on Mars. This is part of an ongoing discussion about space travel and exploration.
Designing a habitat of their own on mars is a great way to start an introduction to space travel and exploration. This cut and paste worksheet is a fun activity to do and goes great with question and answer time.
This is 1-10 1st Quiz it is Expert. Some of the answers are blank and they must be filled in by the student. This is perfect for early learners who need introduction to multiplication and the table will help the students become more familiar and memorize some of the multiplication table. Display on a door or bulletin board. Laminate it for longevity. Also look for worksheets in increasing difficulty in my store titled Multiplication table Quiz 1-10 easy , medium , hard and expert, 1-12 easy , me
Simple list that should make the student think about what they truly need and what they are just hoping for. And perhaps this can start conversations about what the meaning of Christmas really is.
You will need. Exacto knives for adults to cut out templates. Also a variety of colored tissue paper , cut into 1 inch squares. Use appropriate colors for the suncatcher you are working on. You will also need Elmers glue and you will mix it 50% with water. You will also need a wax paper mat for each student. When you are ready, place a bowl of the 50 50 solution for 2 students to share. And explain the will put down the template on the wax paper and tape it with masking tape so it will not move.
Awesome way to bring activities to the classroom that include food from Thanksgiving. I have many in my store so you could even offer choices to your students. There are Cornucopias, apples, acorns, pumpkins, and more in my store.
This is a great hands on activity that goes with Introduction to Earth: Water Cycle. It has the same imagery and makes it easy for your early learners to explore the water Cycle further and gain crucial knowledge of the water cycle . There are also water cycle quiz sheet in my store. You will need. Exacto knives for adults to cut out templates. Also a variety of colored tissue paper , cut into 1 inch squares. Use appropriate colors for the suncatcher you are working on. You will also need Elmer
This is an awesome series for early learners introduction to our planet Earth. There are several in the series that help introduce earth sciences to your students by introducing them to our Planet earth. There is the 1st that just defines our planet and what maps or pictures are they may see of the earth. Then the second starts to explain our planet and the water we enjoy. Then we explore the magnetic field. Then we start talking about the surface of the planet. Get all of these in my store.
Award for being the best speaker. This is in color and part of a set in my store. These are a great way to keep influencing your students even after they leave your classroom. These build character.
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Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Stencil worksheet to help your early learner start to write their name. Black and white with crayons as the templates. This can be printed and left in centers for impulse practice or given as home work. I leave a bunch in my morning baskets and also use them as assessments and proof of improvement.
Many of the pages in my store, I made for use in my own classroom. I hope they make your day easier.
Teaching style
I enjoy cute , and colorful artwork. I believe that some students will be more engaged when the work is exciting!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have always loved art and teaching. I have received many awards over the years, but "That lightbulb moment " is more rewarding than any other award.
My own education history
I worked in the Virginia Preschool initiative , and Head Start For many years homeschooled for several years and for a few years I was teaching in Special Education. I also have Child Development Associates Degree.
Additional biographical information
And Three Honor Roll children of my own.
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