Elf Hats

Elf Hats

Oh what fun!  With the Elf on the Shelf rage – we had to make Elf hats! I printed the ears on construction paper and the children cut them out. On a 12 x 18 sheet of construction paper, the children made a pattern. Next, they folded the corners. The hat is made...

Motivation Magic!

Good Morning!  Einstein, my sweet cat, says “Happy Sunday!”  Of course, everyday is the sabbath for Einstein.  😉 I have a trick to keeping the classroom tidy and clean.  It works wonders!  I use two strategies – procedures and group tally marks....
Cityscape

Cityscape

My class was at library a week ago when I saw a student's book.  The cover was similar to an art project I have done in the past but different (click here to see!).  I knew I had to bring this to our Three Pigs unit of construction. I love the purple background and...
Just a Sprinkle of Salt. . .

Just a Sprinkle of Salt. . .

It is the fourth day of school tomorrow and I am crazy busy!  So I am posting more photos from summer art camp.  These turned out so lovely in person.  The iphone photos do not do them justice!  I had the children draw with sharpies, paint and then sprinkle salt on...