Project-Based Learning Central

This activity is easy AND cute for primary-grade children. Each student brings in an easy-to-mix item such as gummy bears or pretzel sticks. All the materials are added to large bowls, mixed, and served inside a waffle ice cream cone that mimics a cornucopia. Parent letter included. Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

This is a fun and simple way to teach the concept of long ago versus today. Use the included parent letter to have students bring in old-fashioned toys from home, such as blocks, puzzles, yo-yos, and more. Suggested read-aloud and writing activity also included. Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

This easy-to-use sheet provides spaces to write in daily homework for K-3, while also including an oval for children to color to indicate their behavior for the day and a line for parent signature. Each sheet is a Monday through Friday week at a glance. *Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

This is a two-part activity. First, a letter is sent home to families to see if they have a family member or family friend who has served in our armed forces. Next, the teacher sends home the second page where families allow their child to write about that hero and include their picture. Very easy and much-appreciated by families. *Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

When I started teaching first grade, I knew I wanted as many hands-on, experiential activities as possible. But as any teacher knows, money is tight, class sizes are increasing, and we need all the help we can get. That's when I came up with the idea to use an online volunteer/supply donation registry to organize what materials I needed for upcoming crafts, post openings for parents to come in and help, or request help preparing materials at home. Starting this registry changed my life and made

What teacher doesn't dread collecting all those school supplies on the first day? To encourage independence, I put this chart on each child's desk and make them accountable to mark off what they've brought. The chart then goes home with an included letter to parents on the first day of school. Anything not marked is still needed. Customizable for your own classroom needs. Parent letter included. *Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased

What better way for your students to learn about plant needs, plant parts, philanthropy, and celebrate moms than with this activity? All materials are donated via this easy to adapt parent letter. *Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

I print this sheet on full-sized labels and then affix them to 11" x 13" manilla envelopes for students to bring their work home in every Friday. The envelope is returned Monday and I can quickly scan the label to see if a parent has a question about their child's work.

When the school year winds down, I set aside a block of time to recognize students with birthdays in the summer. This parent notice gives those children a chance to feel special, too :)

Easy to adapt for your own needs, this letter lists all the student names in your class for children to reference when completing valentines at home. Please email me at graffkidlit at gmail dot com for the Microsoft Word document if you've purchased the pdf.

This handy letter allows you to get extra help from parents at home to sharpen all those pencils that show up unsharpened. It can also get be adapted when you reach the point where your students break pencils and you need help re-sharpening them.

If you're up for hosting a fun, memorable pajama-day read-in, this parent letter is easy to use and customizable for your own needs. Details what students are to bring from home for this enjoyable activity.