Wrapped Newspaper Tubes

Wrapped Newspaper Tubes

This is a great activity for building handwork capacity.  It requires holding the newspaper tube and wrapping it.  The children love the challenge and the end result.  We made hearts but you could make any shape.   I am such a firm believer in the arts as a powerful...
How to Draw a King and Queen

How to Draw a King and Queen

Here are very simple instructions for children to draw a King and a Queen. Step One:  We begin with the Queen.  Begin with a horizon line at bottom of page.  Draw a “U” shape for the face. Step Two:  Draw a straight line across the top of the U.  Draw a...
Make A Shield

Make A Shield

One of the projects I like to do during the Kings and Queens of Hearts unit is a family shield.  I send home a tag board shield and the families decorate it according to my instructions.  This year, my intern, Amanda Mitchell, wanted the children to make the shields...
How to Draw a Castle

How to Draw a Castle

There is something about drawing a castle that really touches a deep place in the hearts of children.  When I taught four year olds – they loved it as much as the kindergarteners.  Something about it.    Another important point is it is super easy.  Here are the...
Make Your Own Math Games – Fit for Royality!

Make Your Own Math Games – Fit for Royality!

The following math games are wonderful for number recognition, one to one correspondence, counting, taking turns, and beginning addition. Addition – the game of friendship!  This is a fun little game to play and easy to make. It has three objectives – to...