Archive for May, 2009
Name Tags
May 23rd
Here is a page for making your own Printable Name Tags. I used these when I was teaching in a summer preschool program. I printed the page off on heavy duty card stock, cut out one strip per student, and then laminated them. I used them as a writing center More >
Turtle Art Project
May 23rd
We are really going green with this cutie of a turtle. He is made with an apple sauce cup and a plastic spoon. The best thing about this project-no need for glue!
Supplies Needed:
- apple sauce cups (emptied and cleaned), 1 per child
- green paint, brushes and smocks, 1 per child
- plastic spoon, 1 More >
Art Time Tips
May 13th
Here are a few tips for art time that I have discovered or have received from colleagues over the years. I love the idea of working “smarter” not “harder”.
If you have some art time tips, please share them with us!
- For easy clean-up, use vinyl tablecloths to cover table tops. They More >
Greater Than, Less Than, Equal to
May 13th
Here is a lesson written for first graders that teaches the concept of the greater than, less than, and equal to concepts. The lesson makes use of two Gators and a Clam. It is a fun way to help students grasp the skill of using those tricky symbols!
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Daffodil Art Project
May 12th
Ah, springtime. The grass is green, the birds are singing, and the flowers are blooming. Here is an art project for prek-k that celebrates daffodils. These cute little flowers make use of cupcake liners.
Supplies Needed:
- paint-yellow and green
- smocks
- paint brushes
- glue or paste
- scissors
- Daffodil Template
- blue construction paper or stock
Directions:
Print the “daffodil template”. One per More >