Fly Guy Math

Fly Guy Math

This is a fun activity for math.  First, I taught the children how to draw Fly Guy.  He is a very simple figure to draw.  Next, I had the children draw bugs with Fly Guy.  They had to write a math sentence to go with their drawing.  The room was a peaceful quiet as...
Valentines Ideas

Valentines Ideas

I was strolling the internet and found these great ideas: I love these tie-dye hearts! How cute! Check out how to do this at Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas Love, love, love these!  I think the kinders could make these if I gave them little heart stickers. From: Color Me...
Skyscrapers, Buildings, and Structures!

Skyscrapers, Buildings, and Structures!

This week my kinders are diving into a study of buildings – primarily skyscrapers.  Today I explained that skyscrapers have four main parts – the foundation, the beams (skeleton), stories, and facade.  I played a few youtube videos of New York's skyline as...
Domino Math

Domino Math

I set up this math activity as a workstation this week.  I found a great free download at this blog:  http://firstgradeschoolbox.blogspot.com/ What you need: Print the worksheet off from First Grade School Box (link above) Dominos TIP:  I told my kinders that they...
Hands-On Addition!

Hands-On Addition!

This is so easy to do with existing manipulatives in your home or classroom.  I put a different manipulative set in each group (see photos).  I print and laminate an “Addition Mat” for each child.  We began with the number five and are working through the...
AB Pattern Necklaces

AB Pattern Necklaces

An oldie but beloved! The children adore this activity and never realize they are being assessed!  Woot! I begin by placing three different color of beads on each table.  I tell the children they are making an AB pattern necklace and can only use two colors. I put...