Educational creativity

I along with my girls finally have the chance to go back and visit family in Ohio for the holidays.  In January, I will be back with some new ideas and hopefully a new camera.  In the mean time I hope everyone has a nice holiday with their families.

I am excited to share that beginning in the new year I will officially be a Head Start teacher.  I will be sharing and collecting more preschool age activities.  If you have something wintery you would like to share please let me know.  I will share some of my favorite winter activities. Take home snowman Snow globes Painting with ice Fake snow in the sensory tub Making a big book

5 Little Christmas Trees 5 little Christmas trees standing all alone Their hears were very sad cause they hadn't found a home Then chop went he ax and down fell the tree And off it went with a happy family 4 little.... 3 little... 2 little... 1 little... No little Christmas trees standing all alone Their hearts were very happy cause they all found a home. 5 Little Stockings 5 little stockings hanging by the fire. the first one said, "I'm getting tired." the second one said, "But Santa's in the air." the third one said, "yeah and we care." the forth one said, "Oh fun, fun, fun." the fifth one said, "Christmas time is fun." Ding went the clock and out went the fire. And 5 little stockings were filled by Santa that night. 5 Little Reindeer the first little reindeer went to the market. to buy some Christmas trees. the second little reindeer went to the elf shop to supervise the toys. the third littl...

Happy Holidays It is that time of year again. Are you shopping for yet?   Do you plan to buy a present for your child's teacher or other school personnel? Do you wonder what in the world would this special person want? Did you remember everyone?   Every teacher you ask will say "I don't need a present."  Teachers do not choose this job for the money or presents.  Seeing your child learn is very rewarding.  But if you still want to show your gratitude or just make someone feel extra special, you may want to present your child's teacher with a little gift.  Check out this previous post  about the 10 gifts teachers want.      I chose to help out the teacher by making some things that I 'm sure the teacher doesn't have time to do herself.  Most of it is stuff I would or do want for my own classroom.  Before making  or buying something for the classroom, I would recommend visiting your child's class t...