Showing posts with label creativity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creativity. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Seuss-tastic Resources!
With Dr. Seuss's Birthday fast approaching, it's time to start thinking of ways to incorporate the fun into the classroom!!
I am including links below to some fantastic resources and freebies to help celebrate Seuss! Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
100th Day FUN and freebies!
I know many of our local schools and districts have been celebrating the 100th day of school! My daughter had a fun time doing this activity below on Monday for her school's 100th day:
I have found many more fun ideas and resources to help celebrate being 100 days smarter! Just click on the links below and enjoy!
Also, here's my link to last year's post: 100th Day!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Super Fun with the Super Bowl!
Okay, the stage is officially set for this year's Super Bowl :
- NFL Super Bowl XLVIIINFL Super Bowl XLVIIISunday, February 2, 5:30 PM on FOXMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
1SeattleSeahawks
Denver1Broncos@All times are in Central Time - Personally, I'm rooting for Seattle! As a Kansas City Chiefs fan, rooting for the Broncos would be wrong! So, Go Seahawks!
No matter who you root for or how you choose to celebrate, students usually bring up the topic of the Super Bowl each year. To help celebrate, I'm including links below that might help you incorporate the year's biggest sporting event into your own classroom. Enjoy!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Will He or Won't He?
Oh, the Groundhog: that cute, furry, little rodent that we love to hate each and every February 2. I totally prefer there to be an early spring every year, but apparently the Groundhog is the ultimate Weather predictor!
Whether you believe in the groundhog's forecast or not, it's simply fun to find out what he thinks each year! Kids really enjoy the day as well!
To help teach or celebrate this fun day, I am including links to many resources and ideas below. Enjoy!
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Virtual Snow!
I don't know about you, but I'm already tired of winter. Blech! That "Polar Vortex" earlier this week was brutal for sure!
While I think freshly fallen snow is beautiful, it still means it's cold outside. So, what's better than melted snow? How about some virtual snow?! At least you won't have to shovel this kind.
Below are a few sites that allow you create snowflakes or have fun with snow...online! These sites are also good for helping students practice maneuvering a mouse correctly.
Enjoy!
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Jingle Bells...it's almost BREAK TIME!
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful week and is getting closer to a big holiday break!! Enjoy every moment that you can during this time of year and remember to relax!
If you are in need of some last minute fun activities for your students or for something fun to keep your own kids at home occupied, then please check out this wide variety of Jingle Bells resources below.
Have a very Happy Holiday break, everyone!
P.S. My TWO Year Blog-iversary is coming up quickly! Be on the lookout soon for details regarding the celebration!
Monday, November 25, 2013
Christmas Around the World
Sometimes it's hard for children to see beyond their own immediate surroundings to realize that Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated in many countries all over the world!!
While each of our own families have their own traditions regarding Christmas, what does it look like in other countries? Is Santa still Santa? Do children leave out stockings?
One way to tie in the holiday is by tying it in to other subjects via a research project. Using Writing, History, Geography, and more children can learn about this great holiday and how it's special and different to other children as well.
I am including many research links below to help teach about Christmas around the World. While you may have your own ideas on how to present the information learned, feel free to also check out the Arts & Creativity and Tech Tools tabs on my Live Binder for sites that would help integrate technology into your projects.
Enjoy!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
THANKful for Freebies!
Thanksgiving will be here soon, and with that in mind, it's time to teach students all about the Holiday.
I am including many freebies and links below to resources, printables, and videos regarding Thanksgiving. I hope they are helpful! Enjoy!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Colorful & Spooky
Kids love to color! Well, okay, so do adults at times! Sometimes, pulling out a coloring sheet is one of the easiest arts and crafts activities to do when kids are getting restless.
Around the holidays, it's always fun to have kids help decorate in their own special way. Having them color a simple page of scenes for the season, is always fun!
I am including links below to both printable and interactive Halloween coloring pages! Have fun!
Printables:
Printable/Interactive:
Interactive:
Monday, October 21, 2013
QR Code Fun!
I have never personally used QR Codes in a classroom setting but I do find that concept very interesting! I think that with as popular as QR Codes are in today's world, incorporating them into an educational setting just makes sense.
Now, in order for any QR activity to work, you would need enough QR readers available for student use. This could prove to be a challenge since sometimes that technology is not available. Also, most likely younger students wouldn't necessarily have SmartPhones on them as frequently as older students would.
Still, there are so many fun ways to utilize this technology. To find QR reader apps for SmartPhones, you can try one of the following sites:
To create your own QR codes, try one of the following sites below:
Once you've explored these sites, feel free to create your own fun! If you'd like to try out an activity using QR codes, before you begin creating your own, try out these FREE Resources listed below! Enjoy!
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Online Halloween FUN!
When I taught Elementary Computers, I always tried to allow my students some fun times in the lab around each holiday. I also gave them options so that if they did not celebrate certain holidays, then they could still have fun with their classmates! They loved it!
There are so many fun games online for Halloween that are appropriate for kids and students of all ages. I am including links to many below! If you know of others, feel free to share those as well! Enjoy!
Monday, September 9, 2013
Lots More Great Autumn Fun!
There are so many activities and themes that go along with Fall: Johnny Appleseed, Apples, Pumpkins, Leaves, Halloween, and more!
To give everyone a wide variety of ideas and resources, I am including links below to mini-movies, printables, online games and puzzles, and so much more!
If you have any more links for the season, feel free to share! Enjoy!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
10 Fun, Free, Fall Finds!
I don't know about the rest of you, but I really Love Fall!! Even though I greatly dislike cold weather, I really enjoy hoodies, bonfires, crisp air, colorful leaves, and pumpkins!
With that in mind, I decided to look for some Free activities to use in the classroom...all of which have an Autumn theme!
I hope these are useful and fun for all! Enjoy!
Roll A Sammy the Scarecrow (Free for Limited Time)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Fun, Free, and a bit Fancy!
There are so many creative people in this world! I am amazed everyday by the works of art that I see all around us.
I am especially amazed at the wonderful clip art and digital art that are created and offered on Teachers Pay Teachers. These resources definitely help to brighten many classrooms and products for our students.
Below I am sharing some of the fabulous FREE Clip Art resources from Teachers Pay Teachers. I tried to find ones that I felt might be more easily integrated into Back to School activities, etc. I hope they are helpful!
If you create your own clip art, please tell all of us what programs you use the most to help you with your creations? Thanks.
Happy Back to School time everyone!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Elementary Computer Lab Bulletin Board
Last year, I made my bulletin board outside of my computer lab into a giant Pinterest Board! Each of the boards on my page showcased work by the different grade levels, contained objectives, or involved teacher favorites.
Because I only saw classes so often, I usually tried to change my board quarterly. Last year, I taught grades K-4.
Here are some pictures of my giant Pinterest board:
These were part of the I Love Technology board
Monday, July 15, 2013
Back to School Freebies and Ideas
I know that even though many of you still have weeks left of vacation, so many of you are already thinking about and planning for the new school year.
With that said, I am including a few links below to either free resources or great ideas to help you prepare for the new year!
Enjoy!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Red, White, Blue...and Learning!
While most schools are either out for the summer or are on a break this week, a select few may actually have some classes.
Whether you can personally use these ideas and activities or know someone who can, I hope they are fun and educational!
Have a wonderful Independence Day everyone!
Enjoy the links listed below!
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