One of the components of my “Elves and the Shoemaker” unit is teaching the children to finger knit and sew. Finger knitting is always a favorite. The boys love it as much as the girls. Click here for a video on how to finger knit. Because a long piece...
As a part of my Little Elves and the Shoemaker unit, I always introduce several hand working projects. One of my favorite things to do is weaving. It is simple and the children love the process. I found this grapevine “ribbon” at Michael's for $5 and...
I have an old nutcracker – I think it came from my grandmother. Every fall I put it out as a center choice. I first check to be sure there are no nut allergies and make all the necessary precautions. (With some children – it is not possible to even have...
My current intern, Katie Downing, brought the neatest idea to the classroom. Each student was given two beans, a cotton ball, a small plastic bag (I hole punch it for string the yarn) and a length of yarn. The cotton balls where soaked in water. The children put their...
This is a great Little Red Hen project that I first saw my friend, Mrs. McCain do in her class. It is excellent tracing and cutting practice as well as the word family work. I love to see how the children embellish the hens with details. I prepare brown paper with...
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