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...
FREE Three Bears Sight Word Download

FREE Three Bears Sight Word Download

This is a sight word recognition set I created for the classic fairy tale, “The Three Bears.”  I have a set for each of the major kindergarten fairy tales.  I like this format because it honors the various levels the children are at:   For the pre-emergent...
It’s Jack’s Beanstalk!

It’s Jack’s Beanstalk!

One of my favorite things is to create the atmosphere in the classroom that supports and expands the ideas we are currently exploring.  With Jack and the Beanstalk I love making a huge beanstalk.  Here is how I do this! Step One:  Pull off three long rolls from your...
Jack and the Bean Sprouts!

Jack and the Bean Sprouts!

I like to start our study of seeds and plants with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.  We plant pole beans and other seeds to grow over the next few months.  But in the meantime, it is so powerful to demonstrate how a bean “sprouts” by growing sprouts. ...