The Sound Tile System: It is MAGIC!

The Sound Tile System: It is MAGIC!

I want share a real literacy jewel. This is an easy and economical system to set up. It can be used in multiple ways. I have combined two approaches to create a highly effective small group reading activity. The system originates from a book called “Right Track...
A Peek into the 100th Day of School: Freebies

A Peek into the 100th Day of School: Freebies

We began the day with the “collection of 100” each student brought to school.  I put out a large black construction paper for each student to display their collection.  I like using black as it really showcases the collection.  I used to have the children...
Make Your Own Nature Folk

Make Your Own Nature Folk

Making simple nature fairies and people is really quite easy. Each one takes on its own personality!  I love the leaf dress! This little one has lovely leaf wings! INSTRUCTIONS:  Begin by gathering nature's gifts.  I had my students bring in things they found in their...

GUEST POST: The Life & Times of a Beloved Doll

In a small village in the north of France (not far from the ocean), lives a little girl in a big buttercream house. She has blue eyes, pink cheeks & long blonde braids. Every day she dances & sings as she plays happily in the garden. When it is cold or wet, she stays...