by Sally | Feb 13, 2012 | Art, Art Projects, Literacy, Seasonal & Holiday Projects
I love, love, love the joy of a heart garland. Aren't they divine? I found several worth sharing on the internet. There are a few very creative ideas for making garlands. My kinders love making garlands. What a lovely thing to do during centers. . . When I saw...
by Sally | Feb 13, 2012 | Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory, Seasonal & Holiday Projects, Sensory Play
Chocolate Playdough! I first found this idea at Counting Coconuts and loved it! Instructions here: Heidi's Recipes Adding the empty chocolate candy box is key! Valentine's Bakery Playdough This is such a fun idea! I adore the sprinkles – such a creative idea!...
by Sally | Dec 21, 2011 | Imaginative Play, Seasonal & Holiday Projects, Winter
My wonderful intern, Katie, created the best little activity during centers last week. She pulled out the blocks, a couple rolls of wrapping paper, scissors and tape. Bam! A great center for fine motor skills! How many of you are wrapping present challenged? It...
by Sally | Dec 19, 2011 | For the Teacher, Seasonal & Holiday Projects, Winter
This is one of my favorite gifts to make for a teacher or people in a group (like Sunday School, Book Club, etc). When I began making these in 2005, the only good mug available was at Starbucks. It is still one of the best quality mugs. But you can find lovely...
by Sally | Dec 17, 2011 | Art, Seasonal & Holiday Projects, Winter
This is a very simple and economic ornament to make for your students. This not a project for the children. I like to make these as a little gift from me. They are sooooo sweet. I found the glitter snowflake ornaments at Walgreens at buy one, get one half price...
by Sally | Dec 14, 2011 | Art Projects, Imaginative Play, Nature Play, Seasonal & Holiday Projects, Sensory Play, Winter
I saw this idea all over Pinterest and had to give it a try with my kinders! What you will need: assorted pine cones (mine came from a friend's yard) popsicle sticks wooden beads for head little red caps (I found mine at Hobby Lobby) pipe cleaners cut into fourths...
