Kids will need a teacher or parent to assist them in creating this charming St. Patrick’s Day craft. Materials Potato Shamrock cookie cutter Knife Pencil or Pen Green Paint Styrofoam or thick paper plate White construction paper Let’s Do it! Teachers or parents help the kids cut the potato in half. Use a shamrock shaped … Continue reading Shamrock Potato Print Stamps
Read Across America Day is March 3 and many teachers and students will be celebrating by reading and having classroom discussions about Dr. Seuss’ classic story, The Cat in the Hat. This book is about a girl named Sally and her brother who don’t know what to do on a rainy day. Suddenly, in comes … Continue reading The Cat in the Hat: Classroom Discussion Topics & Free Activity
When it comes to writing report card comments and progress reports, it can be challenging to find effective words to communicate the details of each student’s progress. When writing report card comments, remember to focus on the positive first. Comments on both academic and personal behaviors should be assessed and written in a report card … Continue reading Writing Effective Report Card Comments on Behavior
Presidents’ Day is coming up and we’re getting ready by doing some great Presidents’ Day projects in the classroom. Try out this Putting Together Abraham Lincoln project for kindergarten through 3rd grade students. We created mini books in the shape of President, Abraham Lincoln’s face. How fun is that? We paired history with this fun … Continue reading President’s Day Project: Putting Together Abraham Lincoln