STEM projects can sometimes be challenging to incorporate in the classroom. Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of attending the annual CUE (Computer Using Educators) conference. I learned ideas for projects if a teacher has no budget, a low budget, or if they are fully funded. This proved that there are budget-friendly STEM resources … Continue reading STEM Design Process Simplified
Fall is in the air in Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, and we’ve already started making tons of creative fall crafts! Leaf Fox To create this fall leaf craft for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students, I picked some leaves from my yard. My students made foxes just like this using different colored leaves. The … Continue reading Fall Crafts: Leaf Fox & Fall Tree
Building a strong relationship with parents is one of the most important steps a teacher can take towards establishing a productive and rewarding school year. As a teacher and a parent, I have learned to appreciate the value of a strong home–school relationship and the positive impact it can have on a child’s educational experience. … Continue reading 5 Tips for Establishing Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships
Have you started thinking about Halloween decorations for the classroom yet? If you have leftover border trim around, this easy hanging pumpkin lantern is a great way to transition your classroom into October. Materials: (3) 36” Orange Border Trim (1) Green Border Trim Ribbon Scissors Stapler Glue Instructions: 1) Cut your orange border trim into … Continue reading Border Trim Pumpkin Lantern Tutorial