Holidays
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Friday Freebie – Visual Social Stories
Happy Friday! This felt like an extra long week, I think holidays have a way of making the rest of the week stretch out. I know that Valentine’s Day is over, but I wanted to share this so that you can save it for next year. This awesome freebie is a set of Visual Social Stories all about Valentine’s day. This would be amazing for helping your students prepare for your party and have a better understanding of how the day will go. Go download your copy from Creating and Teaching, and have a wonderful weekend!
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Ideas for leftover candy hearts
I know how popular candy heart activities are in the days leading up to Valentine’s day, but I’m a huge fan of using them after the holiday is over. For one thing, you can get them on clearance, and for another I always take full advantage of an opportunity to reflect and transition out of a holiday – otherwise it can be a bit of a let down for little ones who have spent so much time looking forward to the big event. If you’ve already used your candy hearts for all of those fun printable activities that are out there, here are some different ideas that would be easy…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
I hope that your day is wonderful, enjoy it!
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Managing Class Party Chaos
I’ve been thinking about all of my teacher friends for the last week or so because I know that many of you are preparing for Valentine’s Day parties in your classrooms tomorrow. In my experience I’ve found that there are two kind of teachers; those that absolutely love party days, and those that dread and hate them. I personally fall under the LOVE category, but I can completely understand why one might dislike these days. Let’s face it, the children can’t focus on anything, the room is loud, and there is usually far too much sugar, not to mention activities that need a lot of prep, and just extra mess…
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Friday Freebie – Valentine’s Day I Spy
Happy Friday! We are well into February and I could not be more happy, I love how quickly this month flies by, and how close it brings us to spring! Before I get ahead of myself, let me stop and share this cure Valentine’s Day Activity. I’m seriously considering printing this Valentine’s Day I Spy from Life Over Cs just so I can do it myself. The graphics are cute, the concept is fun and easy, and it appeals to a wide age range. Go get yourself a copy and enjoy your weekend!
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Valentine’s Day Ideas!
I hope that you were able to snatch up a ton of great deals during the Teachers Pay Teachers sale, don’t worry if you haven’t had a chance yet – you still have one more day! I know many of you are actively planning your Valentine’s day events, whether it be for your class or your family, so I thought that I would pull together all of my previous Valentine’s Day posts and put them right here in one place so the ideas are easy to access. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything specific that you’d like to see in the future.…
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Children’s books about New Year
There are children’s books about every single subject imaginable – and thank goodness for that! I use books to introduce new subjects and to help children reflect on their own experiences, so books about New Year are especially helpful because I don’t always see my students right before or right after we celebrate the New Year. Here are some of my favorites to include in the classroom library (links are Amazon affiliates): The Night Before New Year’s Happy New Year Around the World It’s New Year’s Day! New Year’s Day (Celebrations in my World) Some holidays are harder to find books for than others. New Year happens to be one…
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Fun Stuff for a New Year Celebration
I know that New Year’s Eve has come and gone, but I love to welcome the children back to school after the holidays with a small New Year celebration. It’s hard to come back to school after a break, especially since the last week of school before we left was all about celebrating the holidays. Coming back to the regular routine can be a little boring. This is my way of helping make that transition a little more fun. Here are some of the things that I’ve come up with over the years to put out for the first week to ensure that we have something new to explore while…
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One Word Resolution
For the last few years I have found a focus for the year in just one word. The idea is that instead of a traditional resulution, you choose one word that will help you focus your efforts for the year. In 2016 my word was care, and in 2015 my word was celebrate. This year my word is: The last two years have been all about my professional life – new business, new job, and really finding the place that I want to be career-wise. This year my personal life is going to get a little more of the focus because we are welcoming our first baby in June! I…
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Friday Freebie – Ring in the New Year
Happy Friday! It’s the end of another week, and almost the end of the year. I’m trying to squeeze in as much as I can before I have to go back to work, so I’m sure my weekend will fly by way to fast. Today’s freebie is a cute little New Year questionnaire from Carol Miller that could become an annual tradition. Whether you use this with your students or your own children their answers will be cherished! Have a wonderful weekend!
