tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58526156452189817052024-03-26T04:15:42.921-05:00Paula's Primary ClassroomI love teaching and learning with young children, this is where I share my ideas. Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.comBlogger396125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-38346501175229476462023-09-27T18:55:00.002-05:002023-09-27T18:55:10.404-05:00Don't Miss Out - Treasure the Time Talk Like a Pirate!<p>What's a pirate's favorite letter? RRRRR!</p><p>What has 8 arms, 8 legs, and 8 eyes? 8 pirates!</p><p>Yes, it's time for all things pirate, International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th and anyone who doesn't want to join in the fun can walk the plank! So dust off your tricorn hat, slip on an eye patch, and ramp up that fake accent - let's have some fun!</p><p>Teach your children what some of those pirate phrases mean AND enjoy a brain break with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVd5oU6CEjQ&t=9s" target="_blank">my silly pirate song</a> on YouTube.com and don't forget to watch<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvG9DK0b2qE" target="_blank"> Jack Hartman's Pirate Song</a> too!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVd5oU6CEjQ&t=9s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="913" data-original-width="1003" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAgOR4QYTxhIWW75fWq-VjHx-m8tqPKdJbOXaAKFos1mN4C2skNAMgzfraJnu8wrC6YvE6T0G8gt-MGoy3O-2DlF41qMBQaWIyhbmuF1dzTu_MTiZjPJOfdqc-Znq50Uf9eveXXml8hfQkxy1hX1xHznMb5DtEI34RoK3bjipSxX0zelG2NmZ-oc7cM6r/s320/five%20burly%20pirates%20screen%20shot%20from%20video.png" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Have you read Pirates Love Underpants? If you haven't, prepare yourself for giggles and silliness - there's not much that's funnier to a group of 5 or 6 year olds than <i><b>underwear</b></i>! (This is not an affiliate link, just a helpful suggestion).<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pirates-Love-Underpants-Claire-Freedman/dp/085707265X/ref=asc_df_085707265X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=383794882762&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2311750170915456592&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027230&hvtargid=pla-562648187020&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=86778340988&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=383794882762&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2311750170915456592&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027230&hvtargid=pla-562648187020" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="259" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3CGKXZtINl4q5FFs5xp2_cVcCnofftxmhv_GbtE-_C2DcDUSyEqU8tF2qJWGqKhmcEUrNFAFIboYkLOVF2fkqqxvCD1JifvGdyKyAbqEYIyM8FEMsQIgvExazX5VyJKbYVFFOBhZ74yoA3H-P8qStnckTR5QDxKgxge227_uEH_jFvrTFeiVpcOSao8p/s1600/pirates.jpg" width="259" /></a></div> <p></p><p>After reading the book I love to do <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Underpants-Math-Underwear-Math-Number-Pattern-Sorting-and-Addition-4479850" target="_blank">underwear math</a> because math should always be fun! We practice counting, sorting, patterns and adding with underpants and even <strike>feed underpants to a dinosaur</strike> read color words.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Underpants-Math-Underwear-Math-Number-Pattern-Sorting-and-Addition-4479850" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwFPGvQEVk9WBzovsec6-jQIb0Qml4jzLOrvXysSV7diYwStAnobmG3Ti6S4bXpDRzHsamVGcEGdYwYFkcFTdC8ySyh7pyKrsQSuVPnE_ba4RyqKydDBAMYhVj0bwKHxnwkQr_vNx8jUP5otgUsofu0X_VUKhB4Ve3AFvJLnVxZVPiy3QqD9DuAttr-_5/s320/YIAR4709.JPG" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Underpants-Math-Underwear-Math-Number-Pattern-Sorting-and-Addition-4479850" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpT-E7Z5_2OgLlUIX2EZE6ViBPtl89CzzzD2l6yAmZxRkLeOeWoDTIKEAUPn72_WvemfFhtYu8MYzS51Pu4XU-V7A2scYUnHiIdubJKljXIRg7svHvMMJEEyuKmz4URsx-Wlva9jkZoRD9ptNAu77EW5C29nzO0aeH-VItYBJFfmvx9CxOr3FU251AaHym/s3400/QNYC4421.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2949" data-original-width="3400" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpT-E7Z5_2OgLlUIX2EZE6ViBPtl89CzzzD2l6yAmZxRkLeOeWoDTIKEAUPn72_WvemfFhtYu8MYzS51Pu4XU-V7A2scYUnHiIdubJKljXIRg7svHvMMJEEyuKmz4URsx-Wlva9jkZoRD9ptNAu77EW5C29nzO0aeH-VItYBJFfmvx9CxOr3FU251AaHym/s320/QNYC4421.PNG" width="320" /></a></div></div><p>Another awesome thing about pirates is their mustaches and beards - pirates are scruffy, just like it says in <u>Tough Boris</u> by Mem Fox! Why not add a little face paint and turn your students into pirates? Don't miss out on the fun, you definitely need a mustache too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8cVSN9FXcgLjmiLo8crCHjoMGlFuNxw-8vu4_RT5fNVpO0-X0i2KNMJXUa_SHJByf78pTX8RYyKXWAJ2LsnKvkJ-MGNq5rsXuhbI1aRlWPvkrsrSpum4_sqExDrj5oA2ZwbtxbcdS3D4Xmw2rYW85mlKPNXWmhj6YNk934OK8lswXyNKdXJRF3kVSnn-/s1152/m%20for%20mustache.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8cVSN9FXcgLjmiLo8crCHjoMGlFuNxw-8vu4_RT5fNVpO0-X0i2KNMJXUa_SHJByf78pTX8RYyKXWAJ2LsnKvkJ-MGNq5rsXuhbI1aRlWPvkrsrSpum4_sqExDrj5oA2ZwbtxbcdS3D4Xmw2rYW85mlKPNXWmhj6YNk934OK8lswXyNKdXJRF3kVSnn-/s320/m%20for%20mustache.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><p>Want lots more ideas about pirates, including some of my favorite books? I've blogged about it <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2014/03/x-marks-spot.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2017/09/arrrr-you-ready-to-talk-like-pirate.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2018/08/3-astonishingly-easy-ways-to-engage.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2013/07/seed-play.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><p>If your students are ready to add and subtract within 20, I have a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pirates-100s-Chart-Addition-and-Subtraction-in-20-Hundreds-Chart-FREE-4801968" target="_blank">FREE pirate themed activity</a> for you! Students solve addition and subtraction facts, then color by number to reveal this burly fellow!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pirates-100s-Chart-Addition-and-Subtraction-in-20-Hundreds-Chart-FREE-4801968" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVVmBQLjVF8VGn0ACYsumvpG3AAES6LHInW-N1QMUjz8bjN3ds0kRHAGAbPHijLWMnep8URxtTduWZnagxT5O_vkPsHt_bu5ss1TBNgujsNhT7gVmCUUBm98Vs_GkvZ4_4sykvVJdHLGzqhIMRetwzOj-oNVLI5V9wK7pVlFG9qVrtPZDnnSnJbwyjuvw/s320/Slide2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>If you want more pictures like him, and want to differentiate for adding, subtracting, and a mix of both, each within 5, 10 or 20, then you'll love<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pirate-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-20-100s-Chart-Hundreds-Chart-4802064" target="_blank"> these guys</a>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pirate-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-20-100s-Chart-Hundreds-Chart-4802064" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg70el_W9Ta1tMN_GPCW6iwC_GCDBY0ljF1bME5Zc4DXSxh3lVDAD_wQ06Z565Zja5-quxADnB4LKyhcZ-sSt50hETQNd6MFulAuyg9eD2KMs53pWvTv7vl2D-jZLob_LDhUSnVSMT3yFpoc4G94nBsRrVlzzXLcwbPvBvW_zG3WQQFIYmqkXJ25Zeydu3v/s320/Slide1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>I hope you treasure these pirate activities! Just in case you haven't had enough pirate puns yet, click here for more <a href="https://www.fatherly.com/play/pirate-jokes-for-kids/">pirate jokes</a> from Fatherly.com!</p><p>Happy September!</p><p>Paula <br /></p><p></p><br /><br />Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-12817986706496456042023-08-07T17:10:00.001-05:002023-08-07T17:10:43.984-05:00Help Fund Back to School with our Teacher Resource Giveaway<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Getting ready for back to school season can be daunting, so my friends and I are here to help make it easier for one lucky teacher - and it just might be you!</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmVfdtTrSC0kiZQ-Yi7KYhFOutWhLQ8hhrKoDNi_toLI_tS0PLT-3RfvXSzoLkDo1_i7_qwzkkG2DAcG1WA80AnLjoeXigXRxLhN_M6Z_a_zSk5owLB8iaQVjHZ8LjjHFQA-ig_D-5kLdPoLg4GBXUXg7xnrL-WQQMWWhIM-PZOu66my5h8kqeJIZkD1r/s768/Monthly%20Teachers%20pay%20Teachers%20Giveaway.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmVfdtTrSC0kiZQ-Yi7KYhFOutWhLQ8hhrKoDNi_toLI_tS0PLT-3RfvXSzoLkDo1_i7_qwzkkG2DAcG1WA80AnLjoeXigXRxLhN_M6Z_a_zSk5owLB8iaQVjHZ8LjjHFQA-ig_D-5kLdPoLg4GBXUXg7xnrL-WQQMWWhIM-PZOu66my5h8kqeJIZkD1r/s320/Monthly%20Teachers%20pay%20Teachers%20Giveaway.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><i><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Are you a Teacher Blogger or a
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our totally awesome group of bloggers! </a></span></b></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><i><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What would YOU spend it on</span><span style="font-size: large;">?<span> It depends on your goals for this year. Last year I noticed that a LOT of students are really struggling with learning their addition and subtraction facts, so I did a little digging and discovered why - and how to solve the problem! Most children I've worked with this year were expected to memorize all their facts, without explicit instruction on strategies for solving them - but not all facts are created equal! We use very different methods to solve:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 + 6 = ? and 12 - ? = 7 </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and yet another strategy for 8 + 10 = ? </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: large;">My solution? A step by step, 19 strategy program with posters, worksheets and even short videos to help you teach the HOW of learning math facts. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="Help fund back to school with our teacher resource giveaway" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3021" data-original-width="4032" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdviadkAEJ9y9YzOn1o9lfYdnNO9SPE1VDKgX4hSij0fEVQ87MLxn1gl0dCA-6z0PJqAAANUphIMzc7KpCKT7yIDMwb0X_EcVC-M7ilaUT3WlpFdz9iAcbGjM7mHNs6pgGI5Gqst8XGI70jS3j59Bwcs1j50_XPW6FrdkfrFvb8Oj4Kz599_3IBliUeiA/w401-h301/IXMR8080.JPG" width="401" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you're wanting to do more graphing with your students and just don't know how you'll make it happen every day or even every week, this is for you!</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Graphing-Bundle-Math-Activities-Winter-Teddy-Bears-Transportation-and-More-8366360" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvU962uPlL7D2uXE1zZ-SB5N6O3VZ6ta3Hg1R8v6AtSBZNHuT2hmSA7ZIGDlKDMbuTdYSdK3J2SsLc-Tb7PDDJKhrSHfBArAJP6tm5D5uecZjoJi4nW66dWVtl8cthRIvUx1SPD7lGKVr152DmdY69fVr_hB3QaUvQ7h7ZlzD-hYbRQ9twDnZPPY9PaQy/w323-h323/Slide1.JPG" width="323" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, sometimes you need a print and go resource so you can just get through ALL THE THINGS. I get it! That's why I just finished putting together these back to school worksheet packets for first grade! Your students will practice and review kindergarten math and literacy skills as they color, write, and cut and paste - and with 4 fun themes you're sure to have some happy kiddos!</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Review-Packet-Dinosaur-Math-and-Literacy-9739802" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxvR6wWvernpiHJOR91rv1Ly8LtgYhDHpYf86dsBe_iab-a3NfVfSD1BrvGhdyldLV7bSWO0TxRWZU_W6gX6q1F__4nKjLxkCM2d9_NxccangX_zztsrfWreXeHT0XrQUlPnCFn0QM231ipYtuat6uFEGcLXSlhVzrWQWWElVufbQEnhv1vfO7RoSjFV6M/s320/kindergarten%20summer%20camp%20dinosaur%20theme%20preview%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Review-Packet-Puppy-Dogs-Math-and-Literacy-9804907" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7yA4oZH3IWLdKiWvdl_AjO2UhSf-7k56ELgkah9h3l7awpAiLz2REUipzj_nq_IflVFIeywTGfm1RQVevpi4PmX1y0ZDQgXAjsUmWc5F4JYZSukFvmPiL_x1jqmMXpKPzSMjiQ95nKvZapRyXl5wErmDgYJXw5XfYwiJbtQFfaL4cxDWFJi2xKnuTSlI/s320/kindergarten%20summer%20camp%20dog%20theme%20preview%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Review-Packet-Pirate-Math-and-Literacy-9651491" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92bcwQPUV-0D_tyj4pV42EUIO2RiHHDRUe4QbsT0SyAfbQWZRT9vBy50iudeFAGnJyRdFzOkXZuNwAdpPQcqWnOZudOa3TsW2knKx6aKPCVyMZ4l0v6rqVhcyZ0MzpMEPkujjun4t3Qg6z-t0_xdEFl4ASlyJHT6CDlalks_1_Ch1mldRNbva3imLYFqm/s320/kindergarten%20summer%20camp%20pirate%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Review-Packet-Unicorn-Math-and-Literacy-9871652" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EIaCB7EFAj-CwSoMTcKr0VaemZqHnDVZiR1v_qzbG87NUf8qYWtgs5RON_lIJXUz3A8_6iENU_3qRh5vHdEXTZQMjcEcUv1UVIk4HLuTRtIuGHplthhZfZB2HHTSsu-OM6htOvc84ClutNenuMSkiI_V1CTxFV7KmQBlpJhYn25bJ9Jspw837K_Ck4tH/s320/kindergarten%20summer%20camp%20unicorn%20cover.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /><span style="font-size: large;">No matter how you'd spend the gift card if you win, I wish you the best of luck, and a wonderful school year - AND here's a set of 5 free graphing activities, because EVERYONE deserves to be a winner!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://mailchi.mp/02f78ca1f126/lets-graph-freebie-from-graphing-bundle" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-5sLbbh91Z30EEqHK6x_H-bdFegq3Q_vktkVMynhueseTgjJg2l3R0DWX6ukA3kxkn-wLUEQPm2woum--1sldMMuXlktJjEdRD0sy6PhZ6NYYIvT7QzGKBIOCuxgweHWqBrIemab8pwTTPsAFEwRVJDTXhRZ_haiKMLP3wPaXlAuJkznk6-xuwzdgZjk/s320/lets%20graph%20square%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span><br /><p></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-82540095782047362352023-07-06T08:50:00.002-05:002023-07-06T08:50:51.672-05:00Which would YOU choose? $100 Gift Card or 100s of Dollar Deals?<p> <b><span color="black !important" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Good news - you don't have to choose! Hundreds of awesome resources are marked just $1 with the #JulyDeals on TeachersPayTeachers July 6th - 8th AND you can enter to win a $100 gift card too!<br /></span></b></p><p><b><span color="black !important" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span color="black !important" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52UFnazE-fQYAeBH0u4VaWTjD8NPTdoFYJ8sxE2U5JovGMPTzfzQj21nSLHPQo6y7Gg7JUb3eytV1BBB39o44zYjSxsVjgYVgqCwa08MrFLk0i0PVFQRbtcUJFP4EAImpLHIVOLoHbHYjft6q12wszWbqHHKltvgnIpzpt6waojJjOVvBcbZbiOzKwPmf/s960/july%20dollar%20deals.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52UFnazE-fQYAeBH0u4VaWTjD8NPTdoFYJ8sxE2U5JovGMPTzfzQj21nSLHPQo6y7Gg7JUb3eytV1BBB39o44zYjSxsVjgYVgqCwa08MrFLk0i0PVFQRbtcUJFP4EAImpLHIVOLoHbHYjft6q12wszWbqHHKltvgnIpzpt6waojJjOVvBcbZbiOzKwPmf/s320/july%20dollar%20deals.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></b></div><p></p><p><b><span color="black !important" style="font-size: 14pt; 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Now, let's talk about hundreds charts! <br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-100s-Pocket-Chart-2-Digit-Addition-and-Subtraction-with-Regrouping-3036235" target="_blank">Double digit addition and subtraction with regrouping</a>.</span> </p><p>Yes, you can practice it on a 100 chart! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1N6LEFKa_M6RZpeLym4IAOW9WA9CPRR2KCLeoRkeDcfyBUpBV7CNW3cioyLTK7R_ANmVQihcL9yrkgWpeiAtS2macbpspLonbGg7mSJQWgO7kad_Fytp_5USU-XnYE_vk0PivnKzQ3sQKh33geick6oVZndB7KQJdjWtlAHqx4P6yeV5rpltM0l2zA/s720/Screenshot%202023-04-24%20081151.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="460" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1N6LEFKa_M6RZpeLym4IAOW9WA9CPRR2KCLeoRkeDcfyBUpBV7CNW3cioyLTK7R_ANmVQihcL9yrkgWpeiAtS2macbpspLonbGg7mSJQWgO7kad_Fytp_5USU-XnYE_vk0PivnKzQ3sQKh33geick6oVZndB7KQJdjWtlAHqx4P6yeV5rpltM0l2zA/w337-h528/Screenshot%202023-04-24%20081151.png" width="337" /></a></div><p>These spring pictures are easy to create using addition and subtraction within 100 (mostly with regrouping, but there are a few problems without regrouping so you can differentiate and include students who aren't ready for that step yet). Simply print the problems on colored paper - each page is labeled with the color - trim, and have students complete the problems! See how we've completed the problems, then turned the paper over to put the answers on the back?<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkVi4ucrtibWhhU5H_1hWan5tsq0_fKtaYwOxyazE45u7qKgT7PO8HFWxMzy5FngkJoHthfBUIMZCZze--2Es2_4sS3kRtfapr5v_KsYeFppqRFu_5_YOyYIMmeGCTnYk3xeV4OEsHZGPikiK6mykOs8NFXf3ZWt2VrEDfRHpdw3QVc8ZWtizxm4iiA/s1016/Screenshot%202023-04-24%20081231.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="1016" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkVi4ucrtibWhhU5H_1hWan5tsq0_fKtaYwOxyazE45u7qKgT7PO8HFWxMzy5FngkJoHthfBUIMZCZze--2Es2_4sS3kRtfapr5v_KsYeFppqRFu_5_YOyYIMmeGCTnYk3xeV4OEsHZGPikiK6mykOs8NFXf3ZWt2VrEDfRHpdw3QVc8ZWtizxm4iiA/w463-h227/Screenshot%202023-04-24%20081231.png" width="463" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgVkEwfrbsA1rbRE10LKfhUNMV3jhLwRyVJXDSmhH7NV9LIBgxmX6ZxilUFGXUx4EvbZa-cuhkJr6v5uiaSkZo6UOp7IkOkDv8gq8LO6Vcmwmrr-bN1KlO93jqysV6rCCvnrEBIqxEk7Mr7COOr4Yeo57B8ATB742Z2YPqmRrcqSo7WyRdhsso1iPvQ/s1152/spring%20hundreds%20pocket%20chart%20add%20and%20subtract%20regrouping%20photo%20for%20blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1152" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgVkEwfrbsA1rbRE10LKfhUNMV3jhLwRyVJXDSmhH7NV9LIBgxmX6ZxilUFGXUx4EvbZa-cuhkJr6v5uiaSkZo6UOp7IkOkDv8gq8LO6Vcmwmrr-bN1KlO93jqysV6rCCvnrEBIqxEk7Mr7COOr4Yeo57B8ATB742Z2YPqmRrcqSo7WyRdhsso1iPvQ/w475-h316/spring%20hundreds%20pocket%20chart%20add%20and%20subtract%20regrouping%20photo%20for%20blog.jpg" width="475" /></a></div><p></p><p>When we put the completed cards into the hundreds pocket chart we create a picture:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyq9sbpfsE53efl-GWnooUi-WyNalIfuMZgkqxZTFLewxNLE6vbSIO7-XXGqoZtUWqwcnzEMSfUNP-65iePSQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Category/Hundreds-charts-173709/Search:digital" target="_blank">Digital hundreds charts</a></span></p><p>Hundreds charts don't have to be made of paper - it's easy to assign digital 100s chars that students can complete on a device from anywhere! Absent students can complete their work digitally, and if the copier is broken, you still have your math practice ready to go. There's no need to grade either - a picture appears to let students know they got it right. Win-win-win!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="313" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UwiNchO9Lt0" width="486" youtube-src-id="UwiNchO9Lt0"></iframe></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Search:pocket+chart+bundle" target="_blank">Combining multiple skills</a></span><br /></p><p>This is my new favorite! I've recently started making my<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Category/Hundreds-charts-173709/Search:pocket" target="_blank"> hundreds pocket charts</a> with different skills, then bundling them together. Why? Because of the amazing flexibility for differentiation!</p><p>For example: I'm tutoring siblings, one entering kindergarten, the other entering 2nd grade. Mr. K is pretty good at reading 2 digit numbers, but needs a little more practice. Ms. 2nd grade has numbers down, but struggles a little with numbers in base 10. By pulling out the light blue cards for him, and the dark blue and white cards for her, they were able to work together to create this whale picture.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiu_Cb4351AEQSXDUSMEVxo4JUrljhoiz9vgQlDBlMjFKVRpruOvWIzuZU0ztoc2aKyNQM5Y_rnMEeNph0jS9rAtm8o-fJ7bRvG5W_ULJDPdsNn8nTWzM1xQkNbsInJEZ4biyyVUw6LtZHxWqIK2gUPcKsSfHpq_vCAMtQy_GR_mnqlQV87XO7-ajsw/s4032/ERXU1621%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiu_Cb4351AEQSXDUSMEVxo4JUrljhoiz9vgQlDBlMjFKVRpruOvWIzuZU0ztoc2aKyNQM5Y_rnMEeNph0jS9rAtm8o-fJ7bRvG5W_ULJDPdsNn8nTWzM1xQkNbsInJEZ4biyyVUw6LtZHxWqIK2gUPcKsSfHpq_vCAMtQy_GR_mnqlQV87XO7-ajsw/s320/ERXU1621%5B1%5D.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><p>Another of my students is fairly good with base 10 blocks, but really needs to practice addition and subtraction with regrouping. I knew she'd enjoy making this pocket chart, but 100 addition and subtraction problems would be too many for her - so I pulled the green cards from the addition and subtraction set, and the blue cards from the NBT set, and she practiced both skills just the right amount.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnD8NVSrqPQz6wOH4Kcy_E_q8tvO4RU6tQ-zZM3gRWtcXKlqIZeKd37jldZMZIBeqoAfqizqL7GS_9-u27B8tVhkZZhpuBLTCV6Nd5G4ycIkHaqUXF-Zh7AK0_EPvbBx8kHfkbmV3g4WAHFLEYPnxRniPkyJ9TL2SbOIFsNLq7jQnCqzG_qyLFDrdkA/s4032/UFAH1453%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3224" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnD8NVSrqPQz6wOH4Kcy_E_q8tvO4RU6tQ-zZM3gRWtcXKlqIZeKd37jldZMZIBeqoAfqizqL7GS_9-u27B8tVhkZZhpuBLTCV6Nd5G4ycIkHaqUXF-Zh7AK0_EPvbBx8kHfkbmV3g4WAHFLEYPnxRniPkyJ9TL2SbOIFsNLq7jQnCqzG_qyLFDrdkA/s320/UFAH1453%5B1%5D.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Think about how often you need to differentiate math skills for your students, or to review a skill with a child. Now it's easy for everyone to get individualized skills practice while working together with their peers of all abilities!<br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Search:mural" target="_blank">Murals</a></span></p><p>Get your whole class working together to create a BIG picture, like these awesome murals!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUc7Xm6PAh5rweB7SmFONNwpY6oV4A9BuiImfG0OXb-7JTFsdLUWztx3grQCjRQ-ob1uqHp6iqg1XMp_Y3Qcp1ZTXDq6EwQG4LbcZZKmKg_qIqDnqO7J0AINkDT3tWTUhzGj3qMYK5EqfRlupP1t2DgeHfXZyytC_auhb36R3IEcTUJFnIVvqMCacNA/s3597/SCBB5133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="3597" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUc7Xm6PAh5rweB7SmFONNwpY6oV4A9BuiImfG0OXb-7JTFsdLUWztx3grQCjRQ-ob1uqHp6iqg1XMp_Y3Qcp1ZTXDq6EwQG4LbcZZKmKg_qIqDnqO7J0AINkDT3tWTUhzGj3qMYK5EqfRlupP1t2DgeHfXZyytC_auhb36R3IEcTUJFnIVvqMCacNA/w621-h231/SCBB5133.JPG" width="621" /></a></div><br /><p>This <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/America-the-Beautiful-100s-Chart-Mystery-Picture-Hundred-Chart-Patriotic-Mural-7216525" target="_blank">America the Beautiful mural</a> is made of 30 hundreds charts - and each one is differentiated 3 ways, so you can take a group of students and have them work together at their own levels to create amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesty - from sea to shining sea! (Don't have 30 students? I bet you have some fast workers who will be thrilled to do more than one!).<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wP1qOvTTeldfMN_7yVVlxS45FutncLnjgsb3MtSHqxcHe5dyGKct-aatIu0JgbV_eIWNysLQT2E3v9NnmF8GEX50x0f8n8FiVnpnGeM-RHYeiZBGR1JmlTZ48m15Q_PVLO6katmgcNKme5SE9cq2Vb5tMYKTiZDWMoDycT5VuS6uZUZm3_vL_42NIw/s4032/CPJU4739.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3938" data-original-width="4032" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wP1qOvTTeldfMN_7yVVlxS45FutncLnjgsb3MtSHqxcHe5dyGKct-aatIu0JgbV_eIWNysLQT2E3v9NnmF8GEX50x0f8n8FiVnpnGeM-RHYeiZBGR1JmlTZ48m15Q_PVLO6katmgcNKme5SE9cq2Vb5tMYKTiZDWMoDycT5VuS6uZUZm3_vL_42NIw/s320/CPJU4739.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Let's also remember to <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Be-Kind-100s-Chart-Mystery-Picture-Cooperative-Mural-Random-Acts-of-Kindness-9148851" target="_blank">Bee Kind to each other - this mural</a> is made of just 12 hundreds charts, and includes matching kindness notes to make a lovely back to school / end of year / Valentines Day / Random Acts of Kindness Day bulletin board. Just like the America the Beautiful mural, it comes with 3 levels of differentiation. Do you have more than 12 students? Make more than one mural and spread that kindness around!<br /><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Texas-State-Symbols-100s-Charts-Hundreds-Chart-100-Chart-Mystery-Pictures-4297245" target="_blank">Texas state symbols</a></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqR6YZMF0yQtsCZsjE15iH1WOzmgyr7kVxCuDN9TvMbT024K4YQ2JThd8sDzcM0t8p_7ah9ROrmELeZdoe9tXrnikbwiGD3Dgqn_ajsqT_QdyN12i3m5h64W85grGSH2RJ5UPTRDeXnnPAaNZQIfl88GR7QulnMdnJ1-M4e4jndyhrZhnnhuXaf6JIA/s3315/IMG_4934a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2927" data-original-width="3315" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqR6YZMF0yQtsCZsjE15iH1WOzmgyr7kVxCuDN9TvMbT024K4YQ2JThd8sDzcM0t8p_7ah9ROrmELeZdoe9tXrnikbwiGD3Dgqn_ajsqT_QdyN12i3m5h64W85grGSH2RJ5UPTRDeXnnPAaNZQIfl88GR7QulnMdnJ1-M4e4jndyhrZhnnhuXaf6JIA/s320/IMG_4934a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Okay, I'm kind of cheating here. You already know that hundreds charts can be used with a lot of different themes. Why not combine them with social studies or science themes to increase the time students spend thinking about state symbols, animals of the Chinese Zodiac, or what <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bears-100s-Chart-Hundreds-Charts-Panda-Polar-Brown-and-Black-Bears-7093992" target="_blank">different kinds of bears</a> look like?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bears-100s-Chart-Hundreds-Charts-Panda-Polar-Brown-and-Black-Bears-7093992" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja0jRFMj7T7JHMJaeI9Q5aGkSSQJlm3vnWcRfAJGHxLmqZQ-gtpGxEBf72m_OqZA_DNkKVNiJQTTeq1hOK1eY3RbClU5VbjjjCA4mnNZ0TNzSaKNlGj4jPNKhQc3h5R5Wimw86r0eMAukmZcO8wMz2bPP3S10MDNaSAPB8CAWuIujQP_TZxaPCnayqPw/s320/Slide1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p> Hundreds charts are so versatile, and so much fun. Is it any wonder I love them so much? I hope you found new ways to use them as you read today!</p><p>Have a great day,</p><p>Paula<br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-5313797379719855812023-04-13T14:20:00.003-05:002023-04-13T14:24:08.431-05:00One of the Best Math Teaching Tools I Rely On<p>What can you use to teach children not only numbers but also how to add, subtract, count mixed coins, understand numbers in base 10 and more? It's one of my favorite math teaching tools: a simple 100 chart!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7gZa9Zt47qCMNeX8xTb8xqfnkXTGhpYbYi9bXq0iQ-FsatswVCgPW58aWOGZ1vh9wfOa6GVOvdQMtKRpdYMASl1v44lbvRq6_Nb-MIaoTtgn2dsQmWUHes6SZsz9honcgrvzxUUQrHSZkebr6E6Qr-t0kHxo5mAM0gpbsCqzJ9WvscIvkfdEjoaQgQ/s3055/IMG_5643.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2858" data-original-width="3055" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7gZa9Zt47qCMNeX8xTb8xqfnkXTGhpYbYi9bXq0iQ-FsatswVCgPW58aWOGZ1vh9wfOa6GVOvdQMtKRpdYMASl1v44lbvRq6_Nb-MIaoTtgn2dsQmWUHes6SZsz9honcgrvzxUUQrHSZkebr6E6Qr-t0kHxo5mAM0gpbsCqzJ9WvscIvkfdEjoaQgQ/w443-h414/IMG_5643.PNG" width="443" /></a></div><p></p><p>I've used <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Category/Hundreds-charts-173709" target="_blank">100 chart mystery pictures</a> to help my students learn numbers to 100 for a LONG time... since the mid 90's, but this year I've come to see more and more possibilities. Download a blank 100 chart AND a mystery picture in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/100s-Chart-Hundreds-Chart-100-Chart-Mystery-Picture-Worksheet-FREE-1257743" target="_blank">this FREE resource</a>, then keep reading to learn new ways to use them!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/100s-Chart-Hundreds-Chart-100-Chart-Mystery-Picture-Worksheet-FREE-1257743" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkWXGAPqL8K62OGGitOA3Okyu2CtJ3E8I-vSlOI7Su0Wdytd2Ytbo4c4Q6FRLQgyHxxIVnq0xUwUQD9H9I6Nx0GBdE_hxkRc74n1yUTVhU_BVWXtImuCEHKyfp3LWERP5h11-wOPs9sxjtaN30Tw_Ng82luOQzLw_a2dA14lZYr3zA47kUxT5SFRd8w/s320/Slide1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;">Counting</h2></div><p>What do you do when your students can count to 20, but can't consistently count beyond that? You count to 100 while looking at each number you say, to support their developing number sense! You can <a href="https://youtu.be/JxaXmTokjqI" target="_blank">count to 100 with Jack Hartman</a>, in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TgLtF3PMOc">more than one way</a>, or with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIxk5NeiTck" target="_blank">Finny the Shark in Super Simple Songs</a>. Do your students prefer a hip hop beat? Try <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_AVdpRY9Ew" target="_blank">Harry Kindergarten</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_AVdpRY9Ew" target="_blank"> I Can Count to 100</a>! Give your students a blank 100 chart (like the one in the free resource listed above) and have them stand up, move their bodies, and point to the numbers along with one of these songs. This is a great time to walk around and evaluate how well each student is doing, and to help them get back on track if they're struggling.</p><p>The next logical step is to take away the music video and have students point and count to 100 without the visual and audio support. Can they do it? They know how to count to 100! Not quite? Keep practicing, they'll get there!</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Recognizing and identifying the numbers</h2><div style="text-align: left;"> Even if students can count to 100 while pointing to each number, do they <i>REALLY</i> know the numbers, or just rote order? We can find out by mixing it up! This is when I start using <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Category/Hundreds-charts-173709" target="_blank">100 chart mystery pictures</a>, like the one featured in the free resource above, with my students. I do this in 2 very different and distinct formats: pocket hundred charts and printed hundreds charts.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Hundreds chart mystery pictures used to only be printables</b>, a mystery to discover by coloring by number, like these images below (yes, there are a kazillion):<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Ocean-Dinos-and-more-100s-Chart-Hundreds-Charts-Year-Long-Bundle-2696987" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hGMPbw-BKhISLATUa0XSOPzWvZipX50Z1l8_gIwQ4zvjXy711st4emXKqQ-vHBdYkyCkBChJmK2MguK0gbKFyBvw76xGtZY4OoQYLfE_YlbtSYCxbzAhDXYDyP6y_zUzTzYxgkOySTX7LPjzs4i3z-qJjo5Pk6wHAKVW9q6r6uuqim0vt_V03M8ywg/w307-h307/Slide1%20little.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Ocean-Dinos-and-more-100s-Chart-Hundreds-Charts-Year-Long-Bundle-2696987" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="2880" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_hTwsxi5jM03HiXeHHG4Q9QT0-OyfF59svtagTjr7rfvcoeybSTJiZ6TdjFRoZRPFSu0RpeWC_sjnf1lKY4rzIPS9ZnxAAdfY0ROLKoeuAc9cMOrLAWlAMKoMoVVy0x7g71Vt5t38wBUGza-S1wR-XXAkogv2tcjHJ1KvtmZZiY6ZYeX5YHsnBU9pg/w576-h193/Slide1.JPG" width="576" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">When I started making hundreds chart mystery pictures very few of them were differentiated. Sometimes I could find them with a choice of a numbered or completely blank 100 chart, but even that wasn't a guarantee - so I started making my own, with options for students with various skill levels. Almost all of my printable 100s charts come in 3 versions:</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>Level A: fewer squares to identify and color, larger text, and the numbers usually in order. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>Level B: 100 squares to identify and color on a pre-numbered chart. Number clues in random </div><div style="text-align: left;"> order.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>Level C: 100 squares to identify and color on a completely blank chart, with number clues in </div><div style="text-align: left;"> random order. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">My students loved them, and so did other teachers, so I made 100 charts for a LOT of themes! (These aren't all of them).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Ocean-Dinos-and-more-100s-Chart-Hundreds-Charts-Year-Long-Bundle-2696987" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="2880" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijNct5Kg2XbzlVUklNLKtDVbuBDI3SmD2hVlwb4kwtOa8kQlkqeEXtdeLuXqjcrVL6oiaUzWZIIm-LrtR9hOIV3Wri1s2zWS3vZbT11Db0be1LgNoTLnBYBETXfTgnT_ka_XetT82D3B6ScZ_zYic924IChk8Ygs9VnqsUpFN19F1gzLAJTbJ-mgrcA/w585-h195/Slide2.JPG" width="585" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Later I realized that 100 charts are also wonderful for other skills besides numbers - but I'll get to that!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My real brainstorm invention was:<b>Pocket hundreds chart mystery pictures</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pocket 100 charts<b> </b>have one incredibly important feature that printed mystery pictures don't have: they can be a small group activity! I believe I was the first person to make these awesome math centers! See how they work in this short video pin!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="714" scrolling="no" src="https://assets.pinterest.com/ext/embed.html?id=445152744429704528" width="345"></iframe> </p><p>Hundreds pocket charts are awesome for a hands on learning center, and I LOVE that students can work in small groups and help each other to solve them. Pocket chart versions are also great for those students who don't like coloring, or don't have the fine motor strength to complete a whole page of coloring. It's wonderful to listen to students try to guess what the mystery picture is as they work, and if anyone puts a card in the wrong pocket its an easy fix - unlike trying to get colored pencil off the printed page on the worksheet versions! <br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">The more I used my 100s pocket charts, the more I realized how many ways I could use the larger space for each number that the pocket chart provides:<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>whole class or small group instruction focused on different features of numbers to 100. (count by 10s' or 5's, looking at decades such as all the teen numbers or all the 30's)<br /></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Category/Hundreds-charts-173709/Search:base+ten" target="_blank">Numbers represented by base 10 blocks</a></li><li>Numbers represented in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Category/Hundreds-charts-173709/Search:expanded+form" target="_blank">expanded form</a></li><li>Numbers represented by <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Review-Packet-Summer-Slide-Kindergarten-1st-grade-2nd-grade-1857848" target="_blank">mixed coins</a></li><li>Numbers represented by <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-100s-Charts-with-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-100-Hundreds-Chart-2536162" target="_blank">addition, subtraction</a>, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/100s-Chart-Hundreds-Charts-100-Chart-Addition-Subtraction-Multiplication-1263473" target="_blank">multiplication</a> and division</li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Bingo-Numeracy-to-120-Add-and-Subtract-Numbers-in-Base-10-Coins-2918838" target="_blank">Mixed review of lots of math skills in a bingo format</a>, <br /></li><li>Why stop with numbers? Mystery pictures can be used to <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Search:color+by+letter" target="_blank">color by letter</a>, or by <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Search:sight+word+mystery+picture" target="_blank">sight word</a>!<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQf6z432ww8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </li></ul><p>Let's explore some of these ideas further: <br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Numbers in base 10</h2><p>Like so many skills, this one takes some practice to master, so why not practice in a fun way that our students will enjoy - as a mystery picture!</p><p>Have you seen a numbers in base 10 printable 100 chart? There's so little room in each square, so the only way to make one would be to have clues on multiple extra pages. If you need 4 pages per student for a printed version, and have 22 students, that's 88 sheets of paper for ONE math assignment. What if you could let <i>every student for years</i> use it, and only needed about 10 pages? So much better!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_3SN5VtxOEBi7pBD9ZXGgMn00JwGktwF1N4kW1S5CfrNS70KZlJSeE6-soS9ATEiO-vGU6wmTMFMviWaM7oK6XQKg4JcEmg9Y4prnZH4DIkA2CVx4O4q6ECYRCa2fNng4lbwVQ2R8AyaPlr41k9D-1W0iLIfvHwfcO7HuMNrMmARSN5TlMFO2HeBGA/s4032/LHQL5943.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3312" data-original-width="4032" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_3SN5VtxOEBi7pBD9ZXGgMn00JwGktwF1N4kW1S5CfrNS70KZlJSeE6-soS9ATEiO-vGU6wmTMFMviWaM7oK6XQKg4JcEmg9Y4prnZH4DIkA2CVx4O4q6ECYRCa2fNng4lbwVQ2R8AyaPlr41k9D-1W0iLIfvHwfcO7HuMNrMmARSN5TlMFO2HeBGA/s320/LHQL5943.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>To make my hundreds pocket charts I've sorted my cards by the color they need to be so I can print them out on card stock, then trim them with a paper cutter. Boom! Math center I can use for years! (This set makes a cockatoo).</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Australian-Animals-100s-Chart-Hundreds-Chart-100-Chart-Mystery-Pictures-1816324" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3654" data-original-width="3997" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrYh1vJxxOVMnalVNzmZ1H5tsQP91LXHPinCYTcKfcEJ4AX0HGoTDseMnhXC5TFh0QJcLfalo10NzPseYCAPAplno2MNE-Hu5eAc2FVdlMT2YX2evs3WlYT8CeDigZBQ4cKSWahXbL06yLYKCoRj5eYaW-7jJeG3ZfUOdFXu-iiHRIJdNhu9DtpZHlA/s320/UDKT7062c.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Expanded form</h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love how quickly students usually catch on to expanded form - I usually chant the problem and solution, ie: fifty plus one is fifty one - so I've only made a few charts as expanded form so far. LMK if you need one for a theme I haven't covered yet, I love to hear your requests!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-100s-and-120s-Pocket-Charts-Activities-for-Expanded-Form-Mystery-Pictures-5280675" target="_blank"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxMn2s3Cd_LVn2FXLYY1CNO5L8cpicUhnimRdTA8c2Izgbpl2BHQCvBF1rA47pDSHb_AcWwafOkX0ZMB6KtNQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Did you find yourself wondering what the picture would be when you saw this video? Your students will be intrigued too, and keep working to find out!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;">Counting mixed coins</h2></div><div style="text-align: left;">Can we be real for a minute? Counting mixed coins is hard for kids! They have to identify the coins, know their value, and be able to count by 25, 10, 5 and 1 from any number, and switch between those counting forms. If you've taught this skill you know how hard it can be for many students! This year I'm using my hundreds chart to support counting coins.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">How? A 100 chart makes an awesome visual support! You'll still need to teach the value of each coin, but try also counting by each amount on the 100 chart. Your students already count by 1's, so that's a breeze. What do they notice when they count by 5's (or nickels)? Try putting nickels on the 5s and 10s as they count, to reinforce the connection. What about dimes? When they count by 10s the next number is always directly below the previous one... does it work if you count on from 25? What about from 36? Do you always just go down one space on the hundreds chart to add 10? Can you count by 10s starting at any number now? Quarters are also fairly easy - they just have to learn and remember 25, 50, 75, one dollar. Not sure what I mean? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvhjyfMIKYg" target="_blank">Check out this short video</a>!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once students can count the coins separately, start combining them! I know a lot of people start with pennies and nickels because it's easy for students to count by 1's and 5's, but I prefer to start with quarters <i>because I want my students to always start counting from the coin with the most value</i>. Once they can count quarters and dimes, I add in nickels, then pennies.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Wait - what about counting change? Can the 100 chart help with that? Yes! <a href="https://youtu.be/F5m7AK3iA9E" target="_blank">This short YouTube video shows you how! </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I LOVE using a 100 chart to support math learning, and I hope you've found a few new ideas about how you can use them too! Next week I'll cover EVEN MORE ways to use them - I hope you'll subscribe so you get notified when it posts. Thanks for joining me, have an awesome week!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYe076XXuyZNv6ZVdIY4YAwMKqWMBBsKENVkt5IrxFKhMjQ0xwNGMO4Zr8SD5B73Lci1eMgz4IGGbFrSupvGz7o6E-2-BUOFs2E68N7ilnI26AAfHTss-twB4TY4zu8MQpl96tpyY3EJQMVR7EtDSAG9Lj5xAD4AC7ou1cVZEZGJjVxOexfX-e5YfY_w/s1800/Paula's%20Primary%20Classroom%20Logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYe076XXuyZNv6ZVdIY4YAwMKqWMBBsKENVkt5IrxFKhMjQ0xwNGMO4Zr8SD5B73Lci1eMgz4IGGbFrSupvGz7o6E-2-BUOFs2E68N7ilnI26AAfHTss-twB4TY4zu8MQpl96tpyY3EJQMVR7EtDSAG9Lj5xAD4AC7ou1cVZEZGJjVxOexfX-e5YfY_w/w144-h144/Paula's%20Primary%20Classroom%20Logo.png" width="144" /></a> </div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">Paula<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-43757002423999618962023-04-03T15:16:00.001-05:002023-04-10T15:38:00.461-05:00Even twenty somethings want an Easter egg hunt!<p>Goodness knows I've organized my share of <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/search?q=easter" target="_blank">Easter egg hunts</a>, for first grade, preschool, and extended family! This year is going to be a little different: an Easter egg hunt for my married twenty something year old sons. What to do?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtdpi7xAtGEnui80UR3ab163Jbg5JCaZYLAUDxjJO693yFrY9Ki87mggqxwHDbRMV8lehsEwhyLElbJxlleXPM2iEs-hkpSlfgSzo2RoOtrEB90eVU9RN0azIjDK8i6ILlJrFnjqNlWvb7CBV0EGJ9MgrOxDqf2KGrn_L9hRkQvSuyf5V4-8XrPFnRg/s1248/Presentation1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="960" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtdpi7xAtGEnui80UR3ab163Jbg5JCaZYLAUDxjJO693yFrY9Ki87mggqxwHDbRMV8lehsEwhyLElbJxlleXPM2iEs-hkpSlfgSzo2RoOtrEB90eVU9RN0azIjDK8i6ILlJrFnjqNlWvb7CBV0EGJ9MgrOxDqf2KGrn_L9hRkQvSuyf5V4-8XrPFnRg/w464-h604/Presentation1.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Hatching my idea</span></b> <br /></p><p>I'll admit, my first thought was that they'd think an egg hunt is lame and refuse to get into it - which is actually what gave me the idea. There's no way my grown sons would get excited about running around the backyard for mini candy bars and plastic toys (sometimes I miss them being 3). So what WOULD they get excited about?</p><p>Important fact #1: My kids are competitive. </p><p>Important fact #2: The prizes don't actually have to go in the eggs. <br /></p><p>Important fact #3: The only thing lamer than getting $1 in an egg is getting $1 in an egg when your brother / wife / sister-in-law just got $20.</p><p>Important fact #4: I have a lot of different kinds of plastic "eggs". <br /></p><p>Do you see the possibilities?</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">The set up<br /></span></b></p><p>I'm turning this Easter egg hunt into a competition. I have 5 kinds of "egg" so I need 5 categories. In each category I need 4 prizes (for 4 kids). The prizes SHOULD NOT be equal - to get everyone motivated there have to be SOME prizes worth working for and some that you'll catch grief about for the rest of your life. (Good spirited teasing = love around here). Depending on your family and your kids you may have all kinds of categories, no judgement on what's right for you and yours! Here's what's happening for me and mine:</p><p><u>Candy</u>: large bag of m&ms, full size candy bar, mini candy bar, a single mint candy.</p><p><u>Fruit</u>: pineapple, punnet of strawberries, a banana, a grape</p><p><u>Beverages</u>: bottle of alcohol (remember, no judgement, you do you!), tiny bottle of alcohol, can of soda, can of grapefruit juice.</p><p><u>Money</u>: $20, $10, $5, $1</p><p><u>Gift cards</u>: Starbucks, Target, Walmart, Dollar Store (different small amounts) <br /></p><p>I'll have the prizes on a table, sorted by category. </p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgriQwYpV64ErIROaJw639R3IgwwYJ_VmTxV27C2wCMGqW-WGNa4rDjdjXWFkGUN8_CqzSobT2FsGEm1tf1sSmxlINZtjsh1OVkSt0zSSQEu6uCHe2VZ60BW9GmqSxjH5iCoZ52fpMgFQFecRcQa-8SOOGJqie9nKvAA7Hgd_8VYokdQGP4xuUTZzfYhA/s960/Slide6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgriQwYpV64ErIROaJw639R3IgwwYJ_VmTxV27C2wCMGqW-WGNa4rDjdjXWFkGUN8_CqzSobT2FsGEm1tf1sSmxlINZtjsh1OVkSt0zSSQEu6uCHe2VZ60BW9GmqSxjH5iCoZ52fpMgFQFecRcQa-8SOOGJqie9nKvAA7Hgd_8VYokdQGP4xuUTZzfYhA/w426-h320/Slide6.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: small;">How to play</span></b><br /></p><p>Each person is allowed to collect 1 of each kind of egg. They're going to want to bring it to me quickly - because first come, first served. You got an egg for the money category? First person gets the $20. Second one gets the $10, etc. Give me the egg, grab your prize, go find another egg! The faster you are, the better your prizes! Slow poke wins a grape, $1, grapefruit juice, a tiny gift card, and a mint - not a terrible prize, unless your brother got $20, a bottle of booze, a pineapple, bag of candy and $15 Starbucks card!</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">The twist</span></b></p><p>Of course there's a twist! There's one more egg, and it's a doozy. After everything else is said and done the person with the golden egg gets to switch prizes in 1 category with ANYONE else! <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZydbsGEd4Ui0FEZwMd6v1gtI6iTH1H9QFisj_-5tHj_RnNzezvN-jBD6b-XrRRx275G0lwWLJNburXr7NWa_l5a_6rc1LdeA0VRpmG99ry8P7jziOTBwythdGMLpbzrgwYyrvSUw1P0g50edsTZ2Nc5SaOhl3zgOFA1pqt_kYehYlHNveOR6ZQEZUOg/s1920/golden-egg-7121881_1920.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1607" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZydbsGEd4Ui0FEZwMd6v1gtI6iTH1H9QFisj_-5tHj_RnNzezvN-jBD6b-XrRRx275G0lwWLJNburXr7NWa_l5a_6rc1LdeA0VRpmG99ry8P7jziOTBwythdGMLpbzrgwYyrvSUw1P0g50edsTZ2Nc5SaOhl3zgOFA1pqt_kYehYlHNveOR6ZQEZUOg/w336-h401/golden-egg-7121881_1920.png" width="336" /></a></div> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">The outcome</span></b><p></p><p> I can't wait to see how this plays out! I think - hope - they're going to love it. It would be great if they said something like, "You're the best mom in the world and I love you to the moon and back!" I won't hold my breath on that one, but maybe, just maybe, I'll hear "Thanks mom!" and get a couple of big hugs. THAT'S what<i> I</i> want for Easter. Wish me luck! </p><p>Paula<br /></p><p>P.S. What other categories popped into your head? LMK - maybe I'll add it to our fun!<br /></p><p><br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-59225090830460145012023-03-07T18:07:00.000-06:002023-03-07T18:07:28.386-06:00An awesome giveaway that will make you jump for joy!<p><span style="font-size: large;">It's been a hot minute... year... since I blogged, but I have the BEST reason to get started again - a giveaway! I've teamed up with other awesome teachers to offer you the chance to win a $100 TpT giftcard!</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgF2jRrOz6s9phLhm-K92V_1ZE3-E8TG5ghv3ThoCAgQV1Tb7W4UfF1n6eiYC7wb4kcZktnRNxS1kWJRMAiQrmemKrlAMiE0amLc4niEgHLa_o6K6Nijpa9cNo5J4uJBIrgZ8NFsILJon8xcL3texvHxIwZejyIOGc6862bxWf8VipmLftmSyn9a2b5A/s768/Monthly%20Teachers%20pay%20Teachers%20Giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgF2jRrOz6s9phLhm-K92V_1ZE3-E8TG5ghv3ThoCAgQV1Tb7W4UfF1n6eiYC7wb4kcZktnRNxS1kWJRMAiQrmemKrlAMiE0amLc4niEgHLa_o6K6Nijpa9cNo5J4uJBIrgZ8NFsILJon8xcL3texvHxIwZejyIOGc6862bxWf8VipmLftmSyn9a2b5A/s320/Monthly%20Teachers%20pay%20Teachers%20Giveaway.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;">Prize: $100 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card</span></b></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;">Giveaway Organized by: </span></b><a data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="1" href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblog%2Fpost%2Fedit%2F8098704072516171861%2F6671503698766414344%3Fhl%3Den&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc044d696cf0243ef976f08db1aa98398%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638133087591455876%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zayvoRIbMhe5Q%2FhZcU9O0xpS4P%2BFAsFSr2uO%2Fr6i%2BzU%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Protected by Outlook: https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8098704072516171861/6671503698766414344?hl=en. 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Click or tap to follow the link."><b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">oin our totally awesome group of bloggers! </span></i></b></a></span></p><p><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since we're talking about luck in early March, I have to share<b><i> </i></b>my latest resource: The Farmer and the Giant Potato. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUY8dNeKTaYEHKeV5ngGFXe1BqTDGUvQaGN7_x0sR1t1vXnRCs56sM69mhK8AbFnycpkJRbAaQagW70xTMoJRqi_ifvtq8MKVU_wI4a4wiPmFHqShILYKQi0ze_hmvwIcH6c8TzyNBl4m85h8O8_C3p0oucq_yVDu3cnT8W0nxiqX2DD6PomVMQzmBxg/s960/the%20farmer%20and%20the%20giant%20potato%20preview%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUY8dNeKTaYEHKeV5ngGFXe1BqTDGUvQaGN7_x0sR1t1vXnRCs56sM69mhK8AbFnycpkJRbAaQagW70xTMoJRqi_ifvtq8MKVU_wI4a4wiPmFHqShILYKQi0ze_hmvwIcH6c8TzyNBl4m85h8O8_C3p0oucq_yVDu3cnT8W0nxiqX2DD6PomVMQzmBxg/s320/the%20farmer%20and%20the%20giant%20potato%20preview%201.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, it's the story of a farmer who finds a giant potato and needs the help of all the family to get it out of the ground. With a script, popsicle stick puppets, flannel board pictures and headbands for the retelling, it's been a student favorite. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBjiR6Teh-o" target="_blank">Check out the video on YouTube</a>!</span><br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBjiR6Teh-o" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTo7R8YD9M1sItX03B9MkAERh7PSolwbpIgWRqLQm1WQrczpdCh7mcxT5O2jCnHaPOaR6_CSVGjf4BbdBF8og7ljHZgAQ7kAg37vUAjzX6GS2_b0rrdU5AwLMQd-e4D0P8JvdQjkvhWqeVHrEtI-5KnQ8LrRgTeB-Qr-qjpBXtc4fJZ7Jfy6Hh-DebA/w433-h325/video%20image.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Here are a few more of my favorite March activities:</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Saint-Patricks-Day-Counting-and-Sequencing-numbers-1-20-2446335" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2545" data-original-width="3159" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpeZks6fiixJcu_KSOO0zQi-oTbcgE6_o4yYxfGxdNZhCyX7aG7wYOSS6HDWzC_JzspHPveabHpO5WyCRTEBJCmLA9L3RmHpP8N5YDAuBdClSiNu1ZNYI899Az-YqBfKEBXfBs7spzItFtN5152mf7eiLH9OKrRQWXbWn_Y3nV6Q59LHDQvaRaowtuw/s320/IMG_9026a.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Saint-Patricks-Day-100s-Pocket-Chart-Hundreds-Chart-Mystery-Picture-March-Math-3031478" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1867" data-original-width="2048" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsan77zkU-XUWIrd1mkR8q-YElmsW4VvnNzW4ARclc6mnFCXbQaumzI1FJRynfJqO_jalkbEit5Q2o58jPIdrmXGbwRZUymyPMI-A1leeNKA5DTd5NjzjbDluA4du8Lhp39rzsv5sVkdFsecmWKiSqkPeDDgizx5VFIHfKn24QY9ovmq6f_YS_pWL2Q/s320/GJAL6689.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Saint-Patricks-Day-Patterns-Math-Center-with-AB-ABC-AAB-ABB-patterns-2300552" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="3021" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjenv4qnjF9YVNe68Xub3y0s9eenrfxh794Q7qLYZ7lzTyJyAG1lYEh6_K2km-8aNqkK8QS59EbPukLUgnqf_18zeMBRl-2nqbmehYVP0sjwwWbFaWn_4nRKhBBf2rZj70buIv67x6xL4VXdQxA1_GeBfMKgVvamt7IOoF1D0nS-teHwzWkFAryqLd76Q" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">Thanks for stopping by, and Happy Saint Patrick's Day!</span><b><i><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /></span></i></b></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-30412326675981633282022-01-09T18:50:00.002-06:002022-01-10T11:04:57.116-06:00A simple recipe for amazing preschool success with your little ones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What does it take to make an outstanding recipe - whether the traditional kind for food, or a recipe for something much less tangible, like success?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would argue that all recipes need ingredients, and better ingredients will usually yield better results. Of course, there has to be a method for putting those ingredients together, and surely almost every recipe needs to be carefully seasoned. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="A simple recipe for amazing preschool success with your little ones" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlyJ5CXc1j-Lq9O278iQdnb7gpbwS_B7UCWCyvMDDFdH9p58600QvALHbPplpqF7m7-cp_yjBnsCZiICGTY-wPSUYjrTc9ZVC7InFMayxB5EQf92MYfkalWOz8Qm0cd7mJWCO-JcvFEPHfQN8WttNeLgt6MnKsYg9MBS1nC-8fhiMOL_7T-Ss4l3rpcA=w320-h320" title="Paula's Primary Classroom Blog" width="320" /></div><p>My ingredients for preschool - beside the obvious preschoolers and adult carer - would have to start with books and music! So it was this last week, when we focused on learning the letter J.</p><p>One of the wonderful things about children is their energy, and rather than fight it, I figured we'd expend some of it by dancing and singing. We exercised to 100 with Jack Hartman's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TgLtF3PMOc" target="_blank"><u>Count to 100</u></a>, and did the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXvh08Mnork" target="_blank"><u>Tooty Ta</u></a> with Dr. Jean - because no kid can resist sticking out their tongue and bottom while they dance (who can)?! We sang Hello My Name Is Joe, adding actions until we could barely stand, and <strike>worked on vocal modulation</strike> sang loudly and quietly with John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt while jingling our bells. Were the kids worn out? NO! Were the teachers? Yes, yes we were, but it was only 9:30 am so we kept going.<br /></p><p>Do you see the huge pile of jewelry in the box shown above? We put it ALL on and JUMPED JOYFULLY in jewelry. By the time we were done the kiddos were ready to sit down for a few books (and my exercise ring was closed for the day)! </p><p>Jump Frog, Jump is a great book for an energetic group - the pages alternate between story line and exclaiming "Jump Frog, Jump!" We held our bodies still on the story pages, just waiting to explode our arms up into the air as we shouted at the frog to JUMP! (Little ones can't still for very long, but by alternating still and moving we're working on self control.)</p><p>After our stories were done we worked our fine motor muscles gluing jewels onto a letter j. I had fine plans for making a jack-o-lantern uppercase J another day, but... some days you follow the recipe, and other days you improvise. It's all good!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwGCAcxNKWw2QZfjm023JzHExkdN9JAb9LJBcet-3YvGRkgSFJPO83jprBNyuFXWGjuSOEaSGuWfhOrsGZhytXgyZRccczCqdEdLB3Heng0OfcbdThShMVCRxaUl2c_tdIBj1kgyE7NEm9ypRno1oJ39GGQdSotan6HvB8HlRMxumBpCIDrTI7OVagVg=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A simple recipe for amazing preschool success with your little ones" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwGCAcxNKWw2QZfjm023JzHExkdN9JAb9LJBcet-3YvGRkgSFJPO83jprBNyuFXWGjuSOEaSGuWfhOrsGZhytXgyZRccczCqdEdLB3Heng0OfcbdThShMVCRxaUl2c_tdIBj1kgyE7NEm9ypRno1oJ39GGQdSotan6HvB8HlRMxumBpCIDrTI7OVagVg=w320-h320" title="Paula's Primary Classroom blog" width="320" /></a></div><p>This week we'll be focusing on letter K. My music playlist includes Katalina Matalina, Old King Cole, Kookaburra, and Polly Put the Kettle On. We'll be reading about kangaroos and koalas, making a letter K craft with a kangaroo and song, and crafting <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Koala-Craft-Headband-and-Song-5616936" target="_blank">adorable koala headbands</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Koala-Craft-Headband-and-Song-5616936" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="A simple recipe for amazing preschool success with your little ones" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLvD5X9yfUlH-S4se73qpXHK3OyWGR0ZTxCFdZ-CB6iKtBRhptAjm_b6xPH49A5lJvCbrgPfRtZPFENhJjvWaHid9k8qpCe0irgjtKjPZ8uFUCU8gveS_vvO3T4jWknyeRw_6TXc-jWT9TlGYlvAJkiSTURn73MPqMKmRZfMYp4RKJW_uzvOf4i4fPgA=w320-h320" title="Koala Craft Headband and Song" width="320" /></a></div><p>K is also for kittens, kisses and Kente Cloth, and we'll read about them all. We'll reach into my letter K box to find a king, keys, koala, KitKat and chocolate kisses. I have a karate outfit that the kiddos will take turns wearing, and we'll look for chocolate kisses hidden in the toy kitchen. In case that isn't enough, I'm super excited to have downloaded all the alphabet songs from <a href="https://heidisongs.uscreen.io/categories/letters-sounds" target="_blank">HeidiSongs</a>, so we'll be singing and dancing lots of letters!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6jt0CVPV5Yg78XqqBhmkEWeB35ulurZKzCC0IaoszeiKINjFR9SGlaR3Yv_XyqxQEtClQBx0eo5tT8EMOqFrNESN8K2QzNpEGDi9XPvk-LUIWnhKlPsQcckkBZEqTCI7PTRtLkOpnndvbibUep3Fsk2WzMKxKbsWnksPABuwRU3JFKnOxPsmf0fLEdQ=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A simple recipe for amazing preschool success with your little ones" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6jt0CVPV5Yg78XqqBhmkEWeB35ulurZKzCC0IaoszeiKINjFR9SGlaR3Yv_XyqxQEtClQBx0eo5tT8EMOqFrNESN8K2QzNpEGDi9XPvk-LUIWnhKlPsQcckkBZEqTCI7PTRtLkOpnndvbibUep3Fsk2WzMKxKbsWnksPABuwRU3JFKnOxPsmf0fLEdQ=w320-h320" title="Paula's Primary Classroom blog" width="320" /></a></div>If we go back to the recipe metaphor, I'll finish by adding a helping dollop of outside time and free play, and seasoning liberally with joy and love. I'm pretty sure our recipe is going to be amazing!<br /><p><br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-12336373736346178722022-01-02T12:10:00.002-06:002022-01-02T12:10:22.509-06:00How the "Champion of the World" Conquered Sight Words<p> Are you a big sports fan? How about your students? Whether it's football, baseball, basketball, skating, soccer, tennis or something else, chances are someone in your classroom LOVES sports!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiL5CxQ5OGtV2-9SuaKP4Iez9X63JnUGgFl0-QLACAnt4bQB22XgcPepWsXnv-Fkg2kqcCMBGZHAsihcG87a7g2ivWNv1zTJu_L8BwklL_lgJyTM9gqFxvD8UxiNrMKCSeLi5VtDTqr4we7xsNg8owFAOC-NReXJwAaxYxjYlWQONX_nIOY1xL1zpYytw=s936" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiL5CxQ5OGtV2-9SuaKP4Iez9X63JnUGgFl0-QLACAnt4bQB22XgcPepWsXnv-Fkg2kqcCMBGZHAsihcG87a7g2ivWNv1zTJu_L8BwklL_lgJyTM9gqFxvD8UxiNrMKCSeLi5VtDTqr4we7xsNg8owFAOC-NReXJwAaxYxjYlWQONX_nIOY1xL1zpYytw=w308-h400" width="308" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'm tutoring a first grader who is BIG into sports, and realized the key to keeping him engaged in sight word practice is right there: baseball, football, soccer and basketball. I did what teachers have always done - went looking for just the right resource to help him master his sight words. I didn't FIND it, so I MADE it: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sports-Sight-Word-and-Alphabet-Game-7512343" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1603" data-original-width="2579" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWji0ej72xUUUNOE1bavpuORjNNVGEqb267Th6KVqxSWVjE8hcQzT_3SxFpmDfmfCWJejpUj4xvTcec1f23sIi2b7u4_x_4r0HsqAxjzsepPHLNyN-QcFsihQLf2OJ4QYG8WREy3MluJZkI1BMDa5af4sJ6GhxRWXhEIVLzpVHa6KjrYPOdvpGZKYVUA=w400-h249" width="400" /> </a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sports-Sight-Word-and-Alphabet-Game-7512343" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix7BJCLOSkHM1EBxOCOmVs1BaReXHoKGPbS_O5C-nLr6dnCnpL6giZ0ONnd_9gvfwq_aKGTIgg9157qPqn5rWWu3CPigWS_z5wG0qiWl-jUr6YO4F09Ei_m0p-1LQG9N7ygPHjYmGGj8aOTXEHJ06WGqpf7EydRdwqTmX0xPiYEFnM4HPGygdAgrrGIw=s3098" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3098" data-original-width="2388" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix7BJCLOSkHM1EBxOCOmVs1BaReXHoKGPbS_O5C-nLr6dnCnpL6giZ0ONnd_9gvfwq_aKGTIgg9157qPqn5rWWu3CPigWS_z5wG0qiWl-jUr6YO4F09Ei_m0p-1LQG9N7ygPHjYmGGj8aOTXEHJ06WGqpf7EydRdwqTmX0xPiYEFnM4HPGygdAgrrGIw=s320" width="247" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each sight word card includes an image of a child involved in a sport, from karate and canoeing to gymnastics and lacrosse, there are LOTS of choices. I made cards for letters, pre-primer, primer, first, second AND third
grade words - who knows how far we might go with this fun theme?! - and made it a game because if it feels playful we're more engaged and for longer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To play: He gets a chance to read each word, if he gets it right he puts it through the goal and scores a point. If he misses a word I get to keep it - unless he gets an extra point card and uses it to "steal" my words by reading them. I don't get to read anything unless he misses, so I end up with very few word cards in my hand. Clearly the game is rigged in his favor, and there's an incentive to focus on any words that are missed because he might still get another chance to get them from me. There is nothing more satisfying to a kid than winning a game against an adult!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My student loved the soccer goal, and he loved the basketball goal, and we have practiced sight words, scoring goals for each word he reads. He informed me one day that he was "The Champion of the World" at our game. (Score a big win for me- he WANTS to practice reading with this game AND he's mastering new sight words!) <br /></div><p></p><p>Then he asked about a football goal. And a baseball field - with just baseball player cards - please? I guess you know what happened next: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sight-Word-and-Alphabet-Baseball-Game-with-Flashcards-7550139" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHlmpxELINCSUaNpU0X4_XGY39g1Dyjok7_Le0o5Guh4fS9bczlz6Gvdhu-pzEkEdqLQ4w07Zzt1_tXFxjZuFxIJHG4zjXGFUPOsMTIXM3Tvjya1UxMcpBpdDkznZLKmuDrd8b4YpAFszOxrKiftGAXPs-5ZOWdnIXe_HcQwPvjpPq1LXYBik_85_lrA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sight-Word-and-Alphabet-Football-Game-with-Flashcards-7533883" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5aqg7fDzEWPDYGt0aH4nn_4XJfYYAxUUgbvLh88V6GaaspKjkSkR8otnc0g3AkJTlRMbCD_pzrHAUL-2Tq5rKuuLB4S9PXNltJU_Gk24q6CmRV-MueV_EO8aSHwGzbELMXFQa2GsY7fqS5nyYrHoDTGzfiJP0fz2_1ppqEeptygLLaP-coYLyRsXq1A=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p>Now I'm trying to think of a way to incorporate making and using a paper football (here's a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4hd1jigqLs" target="_blank">video</a> I found that shows how to make one, and another <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxkt0ddWmpQ" target="_blank">video</a> with the rules) as a reward for doing well with this sight word game. If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them!</p><p>Reading sight words is wonderful of course, but we need to read and understand them in sentences, paragraphs and whole stories, not just in isolation. More <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Category/Sports-226569/Order:Most-Recent" target="_blank">sports themed learning</a> to the rescue!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sports-Fun-Sight-Word-Sentences-Reading-Center-1745376" target="_blank"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw-Knv7YAirG0nIHu3AqaYkKgj_ZclVFwT4w1i46yrqycMGOXYOi36bteoJAjG5ZBPc2hnX8rtJLOMQYk2bmQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></a></div><p><br />Each of the 18 sentences and matching pictures in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sports-Fun-Sight-Word-Sentences-Reading-Center-1745376" target="_blank">this set</a> is heavily focused on preprimer and primer sight words - and sports vocabulary, of course! By limiting how many sentences we work on at a time I can change the degree of difficulty. Since I'm working 1-1 with my young sports fan we do these on a table top, but they also work really well as a literacy center in a pocket chart - and take up very little space in a busy classroom that way!</p><p>Soon we'll switch over to <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Sports-Sentence-Picture-Match-Reading-Center-2200172" target="_blank">winter sports sentences</a>, and since we're also reading <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pre-primer-Sight-Word-Books-and-Pocket-Chart-Activities-Transportation-7388156" target="_blank">transportation themed sight word readers</a> we'll <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Transportation-Sight-Word-Sentences-Reading-Center-1591200" target="_blank">read and match sentences about cars, trucks, fire engines and more</a>. I can keep this up for as long as it takes him to master reading! </p><p>So who's winning in this game? Is it the "Champion of the World", for scoring more points than teacher? Is it me, for achieving my goal of increasing his reading fluency and skills? No dear reader, it's better than either of those scenarios, it's a great big win-win!<br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-85361731297995840832021-11-06T19:38:00.001-05:002021-11-06T20:03:09.629-05:0030 Fantastic Free Early Elementary Resources You Can Download and Use Today<p>This week I asked a group of teacher-authors to share their best FREE resources for November for preschool through first grade, and boy, did they come through! Browse through the list, and if you find something that looks promising, click on the picture to go right to the source! I hope you find some amazing resources to help YOU to make November awesome!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilrGai7hd12eYqJGprAahpBFrKh1mEmKhqOANpyRnrCk-D7LIDz2XoVNfD_5gen7GC0KM1QyZLGS6LjkZKinBl0ocyKcs05eCzZHr0_JvRQhPjq-OD-xoBuFjHe95yLUUof96AwTKkx7K/s1500/Free+resources+for+November+blog+post.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilrGai7hd12eYqJGprAahpBFrKh1mEmKhqOANpyRnrCk-D7LIDz2XoVNfD_5gen7GC0KM1QyZLGS6LjkZKinBl0ocyKcs05eCzZHr0_JvRQhPjq-OD-xoBuFjHe95yLUUof96AwTKkx7K/w426-h640/Free+resources+for+November+blog+post.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div> <p></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reading</span></span> <br 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Creative</span></a></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></h1><p></p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Addition-or-Multiplication-Turkey-Spinners-Free-Sample-2182488?fbclid=IwAR1H-PF5uz_ZXBaRXz8PJL79n0ojziJMxmrp6cEV2SWzhG88bkMQj5NWGUM" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="ProductPreviewSlider__slideImg" data-testid="slide-img" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Thanksgiving-Addition-or-Multiplication-Turkey-Spinners-Free-Sample-2182488-1636163931/original-2182488-1.jpg" /></a></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Thanksgiving Addition Plus Zero Clipcards from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fern-Smiths-Classroom-Ideas" target="_blank">Fern Smith's Classroom Ideas</a><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 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style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><a href="https://www.preschoolactivitiesnook.com/free-squirrels-acorns-3d-shape-matching/?fbclid=IwAR0YlwYfEg55zKHSG4XpfPi6hRoqMXRvqvOn82cM84zaqN0PpGYa4YYvl7A" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-122" height="400" src="http://www.preschoolactivitiesnook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Squirrels-and-Acorns-3D-Solid-Shapes-Sorting-Free-Preschool-Printable-Activity.png" width="266" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Thanksgiving Number Bonds Game | Missing Numbers Game from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sweet-Sensations" target="_blank">Sweet Sensations</a> </span></span></p><h1 class="ProductPageSummary__header"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><a 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src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Ordering-Numbers-with-Google-Slides-Fall-Number-Order-Digital-Activity-6146571-1633814374/original-6146571-1.jpg" /></a></p><p>Pumpkin Writing Prompts and Activities from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Education-Highway" target="_blank">The Education Highway</a></p><p> <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pumpkin-Writing-Prompts-and-Activities-1473578?fbclid=IwAR0MTsuvyW8p7iGiyJCHwizkxvX3ET0ZRNZAOyjChlBtzsJOHKkQUgesCrc" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="ProductPreviewSlider__slideImg" data-testid="slide-img" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Pumpkin-Writing-Prompts-1473578-1633889487/original-1473578-2.jpg" /></a></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Food</span></span></p><p>Turkey Snack from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Julie-Lee" target="_blank">Julie Lee</a><br /></p><p></p><p><a 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src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Squanto-s-Snack-FREEBIE-3491306-1510608319/original-3491306-1.jpg" /><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"></span></a></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;">Crafts</span></span></p><h1 class="ProductPageSummary__header"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanksgiving Turkey Craft - Holiday Table Centerpiece with Casserole Recipe from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/1st-Grade-Pandamania" target="_blank">1st Grade Pandamania</a></span></span></h1><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Turkey-Craft-Holiday-Table-Centerpiece-with-Casserole-Recipe-FREE-6194495" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="ProductPreviewSlider__slideImg" data-testid="slide-img" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Turkey-Centerpiece-Craft-with-Casserole-Recipe-FREE-6194495-1613049494/original-6194495-2.jpg" /></a></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Simple Turkey Craft by <a href="https://teachingexceptionalkinders.com/" target="_blank">Teaching Exceptional Kinders</a><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="https://teachingexceptionalkinders.com/2021/10/free-simple-turkey-craft-for-kindergarten.html?fbclid=IwAR2eGD44lXAEj2aaKTHYdLmJny7AnV8YJLMhZINf1dscDCdRi3JyT-1pvKY" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="singular-image entry-image" height="320" src="https://teachingexceptionalkinders.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/simple-turkey-craft-bulletin-board-ig-fb-blog.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanksgiving Table Talk Craft from <a 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href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Pop-up-Card-Craft-and-Writing-Activity-FREEBIE-7409001?fbclid=IwAR2GvA-ue-MP21ULbK_-l91KAuhiC2VqcTRpWvEMp79ckDwBbFmOtdKzNCM" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="ProductPreviewSlider__slideImg" data-testid="slide-img" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Thanksgiving-Pop-up-Card-Craft-and-Writing-Activity-FREEBIE--7409001-1636157477/original-7409001-1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></h1><p><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-size: large;">and more!</span></span></p><p>Thanksgiving Bingo from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Playlearnteach" target="_blank">PlayLearnTeach</a></p><p> <img alt="" class="ProductPreviewSlider__slideImg" data-testid="slide-img" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Thanksgiving-Bingo-FREE-2872133-1632056087/original-2872133-4.jpg" /></p><p> Thanksgiving Preschool Skills Clip Cards from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Stay-At-Home-Teacher-Kaitlyn-Renfro" target="_blank"><span class="AboutAuthorV2__details"><span class="Text Text--body Text--colorTextPrimary Text--strong">The Stay at Home Teacher - Kaitlyn Renfro</span></span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Preschool-Skills-Clip-Cards-6207580?fbclid=IwAR0E62iH-fEaG-LWkx6ND7qiM2Q7vgoYSvUro7e7L-tGNPkGq5kklTDVcNs" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="ProductPreviewSlider__slideImg" data-testid="slide-img" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Thanksgiving-Preschool-Skills-Clip-Cards-6207580-1604538875/original-6207580-1.jpg" /></a></p><p> Turkey Counting Sensory Bin from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Literacy-With-The-Littles" target="_blank">Literacy With the Littles</a><br /></p><p><a 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href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tammys-Toolbox-4544" target="_blank">Tammy's Toolbox</a> <br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Activity-Quirky-Turkey-Card-Game-5044388?fbclid=IwAR3c03Ckjhdk2wI6LLLTeeLN-ycYimjQheFi4pVXwuLmFhlRvoaJgtq-_S4" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="ProductPreviewSlider__slideImg" data-testid="slide-img" src="https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/Thanksgiving-Turkey-Card-Game-Activity-5044388-1634294897/original-5044388-1.jpg" /></a></p><p>Want even more? Head over to <a href="http://applefortheteach.blogspot.com/2021/11/teacher-freebies-for-november.html" target="_blank">An Apple For The Teacher</a> and find a K-6 roundup from my friend Kelly!</p><p>Happy holidays everyone!</p><p>Paula<br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-1177415975273539602021-01-10T09:27:00.002-06:002021-01-10T10:04:26.360-06:00Top 10 Proven Preschool Activities for Pp<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJU3HakUd_xZFJOR_9VB5Edxq_Hu5oB3P1VFGGnY_QnvFz-mlJGG0hZ31KtQ4spwjpZAxk5mDnlJCqopwXqLR2uKub6wr0eur1BIkuaoyMtaQ78md-NoYHn0jACFhoP_NQKsAaHtJgBGFl/s1440/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJU3HakUd_xZFJOR_9VB5Edxq_Hu5oB3P1VFGGnY_QnvFz-mlJGG0hZ31KtQ4spwjpZAxk5mDnlJCqopwXqLR2uKub6wr0eur1BIkuaoyMtaQ78md-NoYHn0jACFhoP_NQKsAaHtJgBGFl/s320/Slide1.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Number 1: PLAY!</p><p>If you do nothing else this week, please let it be play! Of course, almost everything I suggest is about playful learning because it is essential for children, and pretty darned important for grown-ups too.</p><p>Number 2: Pizza</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAAs4MP9gEzR69SVIxjAH9axdMoL77WLYvQ8Jr-5y1pdE5uZHo9kWgJ-dbHU5AtEF8YUiFxgcEx1qko5ifNG4tgQt1EW81Oye2Whq19UK__7u-v_Mw1UEmsR6rlPXqHzDEvt2ctJdi63D/s1440/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAAs4MP9gEzR69SVIxjAH9axdMoL77WLYvQ8Jr-5y1pdE5uZHo9kWgJ-dbHU5AtEF8YUiFxgcEx1qko5ifNG4tgQt1EW81Oye2Whq19UK__7u-v_Mw1UEmsR6rlPXqHzDEvt2ctJdi63D/s320/Slide2.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>See, learning about the letter P is fun AND delicious! You already know I love to cook with children, and what's better for this week than making and eating pizza?! </p><p>Depending upon how much time I want to spend on this, and on the age and skill level of my kiddos, I've had them help me make pizza dough (I cheat and use the bread machine), or I've used something as a pre-made crust. Both work beautifully, are fun and fairly easy, and you end up with something delicious that your children will want to eat. Today let's talk about letting children make their very own mini pizzas by using half an English muffin as a crust.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgkaemka1WOBcZUHhbaFMQT-hVcnfyjSSIqVHgnCXwZioT0w9cLrW2LYP_EfQC6tvj60vjZD_yzKkuOHkEPyhtfWcf5ZODa9XBDpF1hSr1njdUsPcbBGU4zvKQMQ89uqctkAKwi9a3fGs/s4000/P1220664.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgkaemka1WOBcZUHhbaFMQT-hVcnfyjSSIqVHgnCXwZioT0w9cLrW2LYP_EfQC6tvj60vjZD_yzKkuOHkEPyhtfWcf5ZODa9XBDpF1hSr1njdUsPcbBGU4zvKQMQ89uqctkAKwi9a3fGs/s320/P1220664.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I like to put out pizza toppings for the children to choose, and invite them a couple at a time to come and assemble their pizzas. If you want to really talk about the sound of Pp, consider offering pepperoni, peppers, and pineapple along with any other toppings you want. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDoYCkOy7Nq2BSn53Dx4Y25I8EVA26Lgsn_rLxcB564hvYIlg36oBHSe0_GfHgULkfgHLNqeaOJwdUTN_Do-b5e53r9WNz0EjZQPeHvHGFFgKsVL5V_xf5waHBB1xtEHr-Dd4LY62rcN9/s4000/P1220678.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDoYCkOy7Nq2BSn53Dx4Y25I8EVA26Lgsn_rLxcB564hvYIlg36oBHSe0_GfHgULkfgHLNqeaOJwdUTN_Do-b5e53r9WNz0EjZQPeHvHGFFgKsVL5V_xf5waHBB1xtEHr-Dd4LY62rcN9/s320/P1220678.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>It does take a few minutes for a preschooler to scoop up the ingredients they want, and to spread them on their pizza. They're making decisions, estimating how much they want of each ingredient, and working their finger muscles as they arrange the toppings. This is a fine motor, sensory, life-skill, healthy eating experience, and that's definitely worth the time it takes!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6arRW6QmXpbmlYLuDPS4hPbyfFifE7Xo6wU3etvK2SVN1zzmaDCQmGWhYPBs_elQ7lp6vU_31L-tsNo2DJZp6V2gOqaFmFOXE7GSNOrO5evremBUgU26s2KkvW8_bkKQn5wmJz4AZrB_p/s4000/P1220684.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6arRW6QmXpbmlYLuDPS4hPbyfFifE7Xo6wU3etvK2SVN1zzmaDCQmGWhYPBs_elQ7lp6vU_31L-tsNo2DJZp6V2gOqaFmFOXE7GSNOrO5evremBUgU26s2KkvW8_bkKQn5wmJz4AZrB_p/s320/P1220684.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Make sure you know who's pizza is where on the baking sheet, because they WILL want THEIR OWN pizza! Bake it until everything is hot and the cheese is starting to turn golden, and then.... well, your child will help you figure out what comes next!</p><p>Number 3: Pigs in a blanket</p><p>This is another fun cooking activity for your little ones, and you'll just need a can of biscuit dough and some mini sausages. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCsMu0TQJEMrFQohFIzV9llPwdJ5P7F2jlxDajLfoOf0EytZz27u8KiNWeH6OL23UqmI2VAy0W2mIAOQ-SsfJg-Uv9YUyB9NTFZ5n5R5JH-0nc-gNiuNlN1EintW_yZFE6UcNnfuWiVDK/s3137/P1220597crop.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="3137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCsMu0TQJEMrFQohFIzV9llPwdJ5P7F2jlxDajLfoOf0EytZz27u8KiNWeH6OL23UqmI2VAy0W2mIAOQ-SsfJg-Uv9YUyB9NTFZ5n5R5JH-0nc-gNiuNlN1EintW_yZFE6UcNnfuWiVDK/s320/P1220597crop.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Let the children cut the pieces of biscuit dough in half, and squish each half. Lay a sausage on the dough, then roll it up.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsW2kPO6jtFLeZ72Dh31G0bbzLxb4Hh7esl6rxkgNWnW2Oz6d3_VqMfM58F98B2-oKcYmq41_zoscM_h734PwDlHlOZbGRP6EYVizX1f6beBQFdmlTc2uSPBmDB_PtlFvbq8NQEZYJ0xN/s4000/P1220595.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsW2kPO6jtFLeZ72Dh31G0bbzLxb4Hh7esl6rxkgNWnW2Oz6d3_VqMfM58F98B2-oKcYmq41_zoscM_h734PwDlHlOZbGRP6EYVizX1f6beBQFdmlTc2uSPBmDB_PtlFvbq8NQEZYJ0xN/s320/P1220595.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Lay them on a baking sheet and bake according to the directions for the dough. YUM!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgUNSDOVr-opkpGf3XxvoXhJXp3tMaRf7ZA0vYOxzsCeUME6bdO0tkrsSC7B52ZPsdJmbO4gAP1KTknY06CW_kv2D86kwNnZVkp9lbVKFpco8jiUtJOOlkLupuweKMDi2UoHSpcuhJNzn/s4000/P1220611.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgUNSDOVr-opkpGf3XxvoXhJXp3tMaRf7ZA0vYOxzsCeUME6bdO0tkrsSC7B52ZPsdJmbO4gAP1KTknY06CW_kv2D86kwNnZVkp9lbVKFpco8jiUtJOOlkLupuweKMDi2UoHSpcuhJNzn/s320/P1220611.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Again, if you're not sure what comes next, ask your children, they'll know it's time to eat!<p></p><p></p><p>Number 4: Picnic</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMb7dZF7gP3DNheBPc_x23nfdhzZBi933fyQeFd8LUykBD_wBLRp3asHm04ezFGFR-BioTLI0Ta4OAYF3sW9KQ74n8lKUkY-IzJMUyF_yMD0jd1opIXtc1L2xerPbf3m8-aK8-171Wo32O/s1440/Slide3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMb7dZF7gP3DNheBPc_x23nfdhzZBi933fyQeFd8LUykBD_wBLRp3asHm04ezFGFR-BioTLI0Ta4OAYF3sW9KQ74n8lKUkY-IzJMUyF_yMD0jd1opIXtc1L2xerPbf3m8-aK8-171Wo32O/s320/Slide3.JPG" /></a></div><p>You might be thinking a picnic takes a lot of planning and preparation, but when you're dealing with children, simply taking your meal outside to eat equals a picnic! I like to keep a picnic blanket handy so we can make a picnic in just moments. Have a large box from a delivery? Instant picnic table! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaTa7cd89n9cK1-PxFojXg6rKh8b0YwpDIOzERgEBaYzMeAWztgSuKMm8F9gcV_lkYdDVp2JFR0WUqIve98j2-AAIcV3DCYjbQmG83qaTZRvHibz9zoXrTXlYnZCIyJWMOC_Buba_iRgL/s4000/P1050189.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaTa7cd89n9cK1-PxFojXg6rKh8b0YwpDIOzERgEBaYzMeAWztgSuKMm8F9gcV_lkYdDVp2JFR0WUqIve98j2-AAIcV3DCYjbQmG83qaTZRvHibz9zoXrTXlYnZCIyJWMOC_Buba_iRgL/s320/P1050189.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>There's something magical about getting outside to eat - and of course, once they're done eating, it's time to PLAY!<p></p><p>Number 5: Puddle Stomping!<br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEget4EooHVvsDi5rBkLGmp4b_Rwfp6HhWBic2Kkr3uujhhXT4GS0n89mQSujKQk4Rzw_ayIAmPHm2WWvqeRuMc0aLQPNxAt85nQP-vZ8-0BRDezJJkklfFB3zb4K_yvMIUxh3eLtbYj3x3Q/s2048/P1170212.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEget4EooHVvsDi5rBkLGmp4b_Rwfp6HhWBic2Kkr3uujhhXT4GS0n89mQSujKQk4Rzw_ayIAmPHm2WWvqeRuMc0aLQPNxAt85nQP-vZ8-0BRDezJJkklfFB3zb4K_yvMIUxh3eLtbYj3x3Q/s320/P1170212.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This is one of my all time favorite preschool activities, and one I think most of my former students remember well, even many years later. I have a couple of pro-tips to help make this activity go smoothly, even with a group of children.<p></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">- Plan ahead. Before you ever head out the door, make sure you have towels and dry clothes handy for afterwards. Is your child wearing something that is okay to get wet, or do they need to change into play clothes first? Is the puddle in a place that's safe for bare feet? <br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">- Set limits. Is splashing okay? Are you getting full body wet, or just feet? What space do you expect the children to stay in? By thinking this through ahead of time you save yourself having lots of tired, wet children making a mess in your house afterwards!</p><p style="text-align: left;">I like to have the children take off their shoes and socks inside, and then head out. We run, we stomp, we splash... then we look for earthworms that have been washed out, and gently rescue them from the puddles. We run around some more, and we notice how different everything looks when it's wet. Take off your shoes and stomp right along with your child - I promise, it's fun!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Number 6: Penguins</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhkB6IHDNVU1HyW6Tg70ydlsQYM77YRA79EHdRIiSDu6AXnxT6ubeh32KYdX2wnhMrOyy0f2bftpo1AMGi7qUE10m-7QceIY-IAoJqUUxFQNCgVdCnCsXp6XOfz25FfvZHGOmzmUNPbcN/s1931/P1220530a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1621" data-original-width="1931" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhkB6IHDNVU1HyW6Tg70ydlsQYM77YRA79EHdRIiSDu6AXnxT6ubeh32KYdX2wnhMrOyy0f2bftpo1AMGi7qUE10m-7QceIY-IAoJqUUxFQNCgVdCnCsXp6XOfz25FfvZHGOmzmUNPbcN/s320/P1220530a.png" width="320" /></a></div>Read about them (<a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-best-of-penguin-books.html" target="_blank">here's a post about penguin books</a>), craft them, act like them, there are so many awesome ways to <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2017/01/penguin-fun.html" target="_blank">include penguins in your learning</a>! Did you know Emperor penguin daddies keep their unhatched eggs warm on their feet? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BLaJZgKYGVahMVrSSJUYmN1ACw_Xn7QY3f3L34GCLNDAdCNbzNYooOSizqnQWO1XZWMzPfy1UuhYcR1sMYdTDPV9aWzje-17Qd7f0sudl_laALaKpdw9xhWxbSWMhOd33ldV35WelL5q/s2048/P1220553crop.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2045" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0BLaJZgKYGVahMVrSSJUYmN1ACw_Xn7QY3f3L34GCLNDAdCNbzNYooOSizqnQWO1XZWMzPfy1UuhYcR1sMYdTDPV9aWzje-17Qd7f0sudl_laALaKpdw9xhWxbSWMhOd33ldV35WelL5q/s320/P1220553crop.JPG" /></a></div>Penguins DO waddle, but they also like to slide on their bellies, which is called tobogganing.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8sIHpP_hOrr59TA3azCGV1ZSvwaG7pz7iPqY-8H25OhcvfMOna6nTBoCH56qhTEcKOkbWZc8LNj6zliu6DCufyjqY1QLPTlGaFlFWMcUhcgvvME1Yuqi_-FAMuyVaRGDmrSluq8gxIHN/s4000/P1200594.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8sIHpP_hOrr59TA3azCGV1ZSvwaG7pz7iPqY-8H25OhcvfMOna6nTBoCH56qhTEcKOkbWZc8LNj6zliu6DCufyjqY1QLPTlGaFlFWMcUhcgvvME1Yuqi_-FAMuyVaRGDmrSluq8gxIHN/s320/P1200594.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>They live in colonies or rookeries, and their chicks are fluffy and gray - NOT black and white. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJV-RM_FZ_0vtXr-vw1IJ4v1zRPF1FDN_BhK7fqCV2oF7x53AoBRlcdGvH1mQOsO4EcqOIaPj53aMZiLn4PpkzvHXQUS7OCNL8y4jFDv0Via8eCgTA-Wct3YDODoERsgbM43jXR7q2WMJs/s1344/penguin+rookery.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJV-RM_FZ_0vtXr-vw1IJ4v1zRPF1FDN_BhK7fqCV2oF7x53AoBRlcdGvH1mQOsO4EcqOIaPj53aMZiLn4PpkzvHXQUS7OCNL8y4jFDv0Via8eCgTA-Wct3YDODoERsgbM43jXR7q2WMJs/s320/penguin+rookery.jpg" /></a></div>These are pictures of our penguin rookery - the patterns and instructions are available in my TeachersPayTeachers store <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Penguin-Life-Cycle-Craft-Guided-Reading-Book-and-Vocabulary-2272932">here</a> if you're interested, or for a penguin craft and games for learning letter P, check out <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-P-Activities-P-is-for-Penguin-2268530" target="_blank">this resource</a>:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-P-Activities-P-is-for-Penguin-2268530" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1584" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQCBTmfUMwfjrNpOxnPwAKnd5bGLV1jjiXTQihpGr2VeA1AFqo8YyinScUNo0kxWg0AgBpHpID9GY3I_0Bia5nOaMuM6AGUvoBo2mZnDMuq04vlg2EHaH5yxnfQZZb9m3ao68hMyR6aZP/s320/P1400120crop.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Number 7: Pirates</p><p>I've blogged about our pirate activities several times - check those posts out <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2014/03/x-marks-spot.html" target="_blank">here,</a> <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2017/09/arrrr-you-ready-to-talk-like-pirate.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2018/08/3-astonishingly-easy-ways-to-engage.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANfld3H7ShPfA0qHkEEUf82Bk9Jb_K8ivU2dzmyYkutC74KyOVgnCpAaFeBBZMpr1hDVChVv9PvjzjfeeyMXGuttGnqaDdbdap7B7e9rrXWMeotMl1R5-HW6NZYWK5SRYsKJmgyWE3Ixn/s4000/P1240180.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANfld3H7ShPfA0qHkEEUf82Bk9Jb_K8ivU2dzmyYkutC74KyOVgnCpAaFeBBZMpr1hDVChVv9PvjzjfeeyMXGuttGnqaDdbdap7B7e9rrXWMeotMl1R5-HW6NZYWK5SRYsKJmgyWE3Ixn/s320/P1240180.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Number 8: Hand prints and foot prints, of course!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhiHV2tlN8nVOEhZKEemZCzANe2DY7QeYaORi16uQMk3xuJJCPURhIYz3MnlLx9tjfSnI7Ff6WCfMFH2-ZF0Pr8dSP8U9YXsLDS3gsO_PnJWrw2J-BJfnyvdrD1FMk5NZi4yRo2TJpDyx/s1152/hand+and+foot+prints+for+P.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhiHV2tlN8nVOEhZKEemZCzANe2DY7QeYaORi16uQMk3xuJJCPURhIYz3MnlLx9tjfSnI7Ff6WCfMFH2-ZF0Pr8dSP8U9YXsLDS3gsO_PnJWrw2J-BJfnyvdrD1FMk5NZi4yRo2TJpDyx/s320/hand+and+foot+prints+for+P.jpg" /></a></div><p>As always, you can find the original inspiration for each of these, and many more ideas for similar crafts on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/paulasprimaryclassroom/handprints-and-footprints/">this Pinterest board</a>.</p><p>Number 9: Puzzles</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CObirDCV6-OFHkZ7SUVuvC190rgw6iwC8B_LZvQ59BuQsjBHZJyM1kp4mW8gxOTPpfSKcYyutnz81_yoswsolCYhHX79zduAL8Z4jhT_1LOqAqwJBcpRjCez0aEfHD2jmlsaXXXBBV42/s4000/P1220643.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CObirDCV6-OFHkZ7SUVuvC190rgw6iwC8B_LZvQ59BuQsjBHZJyM1kp4mW8gxOTPpfSKcYyutnz81_yoswsolCYhHX79zduAL8Z4jhT_1LOqAqwJBcpRjCez0aEfHD2jmlsaXXXBBV42/s320/P1220643.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Do you and your littles do puzzles together? Puzzles require children to look for similarities and differences in shape and color, to rotate pieces, to work their finger muscles, to think about what the picture is supposed to look like, and much more. Start with puzzles with 4 or 5 pieces, and work up to more complex ones. You can usually find puzzles at resale stores or garage sales for very little money, and your local library may also have some in the play area that you can use while you're looking for books!<br /></p><p>Number 10: Letter crafts</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3d7DibtbQ25KiLFNV8Io6aTkq11tfLUYsAcmUxnTC9AxVsnuTAbfxMmSpwqYfUv0mluYN0jmJ4mpLxAJyNzk8mymy6I__PYhyeuBYYngkJybAHN3IUTtm3GUsFNKIWtnVZUpCKES9G4L/s2048/IMG_E4663.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3d7DibtbQ25KiLFNV8Io6aTkq11tfLUYsAcmUxnTC9AxVsnuTAbfxMmSpwqYfUv0mluYN0jmJ4mpLxAJyNzk8mymy6I__PYhyeuBYYngkJybAHN3IUTtm3GUsFNKIWtnVZUpCKES9G4L/s320/IMG_E4663.png" width="320" /></a></div>Make the letter-sound connection by creating letters that go along with some of the letter Pp activities you're doing this week. We added penguins to pink or purple lower case letter p, and turned the upper case P into a pepperoni and peppers pizza pie. <p>Have a great week friends - peace!</p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-18721562517192091712021-01-03T09:03:00.001-06:002021-01-03T09:03:00.159-06:008 Outstanding Options for Over-the-top O Activities<p>What's so outstanding about letter Oo? The variety of options for learning activities! From oceans to outside time, baking oatmeal muffins to sorting ovals to lovely hand print art, there's so much to do!</p><p>Let's start with oceans and <strike>octopi</strike>... <strike>octopuses</strike>...the octopus. You probably have some favorite ocean themed books - and of course so do I!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxLXEEpSyAopm8ST2Vws4F147x3m-o9CMhJsLTR3WUSy14Snt9XTFl35gWvhQAw5uJpwONIdn3NQdHqq-e_9TKvzvyfLmcxFlzBEQOZwxQwmmxzPGTWzmd1oGWUwIooMftvBz4SO53Ohc/s1152/ocean+books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxLXEEpSyAopm8ST2Vws4F147x3m-o9CMhJsLTR3WUSy14Snt9XTFl35gWvhQAw5uJpwONIdn3NQdHqq-e_9TKvzvyfLmcxFlzBEQOZwxQwmmxzPGTWzmd1oGWUwIooMftvBz4SO53Ohc/s320/ocean+books.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>If you're wanting to learn octopus facts, I love <u>Gentle Giant Octopus</u> by Karen Wallace, and so do my students. Just for fun? <u>Octopus's Garden</u>, by Ringo Starr. Bonus points, it includes a sing-a-long CD, so you and your littles can learn (or relearn) the song. While you're at it, check out the gorgeous illustrations in <u>Inky's Amazing Escape</u> by Sy Montgomery and <u>Over in the Ocean</u> by Mariann Berkes. </p><p>I haven't get read <u>Manfish A Story of Jacques Cousteau</u> by Jennifer Berne, but a study of the ocean is incomplete without learning about him, and again, the illustrations look awesome!</p><p>Many years ago I made an ocean tent to go over a card table - super easy to do - and my students have had a lot of use out of it! I found a couple of panels of ocean fabric that measured the same size as my card table, and added some plain blue fabric for the other 2 sides. I put a cord through the top hem, and tied it onto the card table. It takes about 2 minutes to put up or take down, and folds quite small for storage. (I was inspired by tents from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/missprettypretty" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/missprettypretty </a>). Just add ocean stuffed animals or other toys for some fantastic pretend play!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-R2C99DPQsgq0qe6RtKkzayVqAYBoeo5DtILbwvOLX5d_cgPh9JxOCoBV_rPBFMLtsKwmkwmCscVRHHcrd8tQa34M_I5ru1T2CCq6Av9Qxu1HZ0A9z5Do1mFa72lvmhyphenhyphenCtR7XX9inpFRE/s2048/P1050778a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1952" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-R2C99DPQsgq0qe6RtKkzayVqAYBoeo5DtILbwvOLX5d_cgPh9JxOCoBV_rPBFMLtsKwmkwmCscVRHHcrd8tQa34M_I5ru1T2CCq6Av9Qxu1HZ0A9z5Do1mFa72lvmhyphenhyphenCtR7XX9inpFRE/s320/P1050778a.png" /></a></div><p></p><p> Your littles might also enjoy working on patterns with ocean animals - <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ocean-Patterns-Math-Center-with-AB-ABC-and-ABB-Patterns-1700489" target="_blank">here's a fun way</a> to do that:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz6WkXbU_YxLBga1Op0Do9SZPdD9yWHBQTA1jv7LZViK0QbX1KceCGylas28FLVESoLs1PgEU4idMJiDRCHgA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p>and early readers will enjoy this FREE reading center - <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ocean-Fun-Sentence-Picture-Match-Reading-Center-FREE-1845136" target="_blank">click here to download it</a>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT5SPXnG4T3O5C8JdEI5uTJRmsthM_EUhCi3KHZRoelyHdUKgmt8CIsoK-gO5gT4z5ks5JdwnVDzrZy_MIm6TdUL0j02dkEvRoS4n-w7iJslcckB3l611kYZQDIF9uZM5llRU6rt9Q5ZU/s2048/IMG_2869b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT5SPXnG4T3O5C8JdEI5uTJRmsthM_EUhCi3KHZRoelyHdUKgmt8CIsoK-gO5gT4z5ks5JdwnVDzrZy_MIm6TdUL0j02dkEvRoS4n-w7iJslcckB3l611kYZQDIF9uZM5llRU6rt9Q5ZU/s320/IMG_2869b.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>If you're in the mood to do some cooking with your little ones, AND you want them to eat healthy foods, try the <a href="https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/personal-sized-baked-oatmeal-with-individual-toppings-gluten-free-diabetic-friendly/" target="_blank">oatmeal muffin recipe</a> I wrote about here. Look at all the delicious ingredients: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKburkIWjV8jG6nzk0Od6DPDqpoSms2d6nJsT4o9Qbx8GfEAWBGkSp-N2uwyx9s_oeU166CdWsb6ZowO2242KqNVfF9RyKduXhzpe35dvs8GNnarl0IyFhFBvh4WpSiAA-LSgeo8F0_5o/s2048/P1220188a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="2048" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKburkIWjV8jG6nzk0Od6DPDqpoSms2d6nJsT4o9Qbx8GfEAWBGkSp-N2uwyx9s_oeU166CdWsb6ZowO2242KqNVfF9RyKduXhzpe35dvs8GNnarl0IyFhFBvh4WpSiAA-LSgeo8F0_5o/w400-h201/P1220188a.png" width="400" /></a></div>Remember to let your little ones help you cook - they're spending quality time with you, learning life skills, and if they help you cook something, they're more likely to try eating it. Want more? They're also developing fine motor skills, counting scoops, measuring ingredients and learning vocabulary - they are <u>learning</u>.<p>If you've been reading my blog for long, you know I also love to do hand print art with my kiddos, and letter O is no exception! Here are 3 fun ideas: otter, owl and ostrich! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmP9eUQmXtTmc6Eki-XfoSKNbsCCVIAqGQlNQnHXJasr0FggWU5LgfxNyjQ5Cx90WU-Y0soFiDn8jOFno82B3c3FTH2UB48q86bZZThL49TgDczt5LPdswaQU0OpdV5rEzvx7fcZNCz0gS/s1152/Oo+hand+prints+oh+my.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmP9eUQmXtTmc6Eki-XfoSKNbsCCVIAqGQlNQnHXJasr0FggWU5LgfxNyjQ5Cx90WU-Y0soFiDn8jOFno82B3c3FTH2UB48q86bZZThL49TgDczt5LPdswaQU0OpdV5rEzvx7fcZNCz0gS/s320/Oo+hand+prints+oh+my.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The ostrich came from CreativityTakesFlight.com, the otter was uploaded to Pinterst without credit, and I'm not sure about the owl either. As always, you can find more hand print and foot print art ideas on this Pinterest board:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/paulasprimaryclassroom/handprints-and-footprints/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQJdei934n7CoGiPMniLOOmYeG8pEftdG5XluQV4uqPdgQB4Q_HFAX4WPy9_ym3QjlgiMAGMFxbdpKETNSkYrai2_fBLAF8m_YlL-pl0i1jVEOyOPz4ifTidQKkpO7vQoMDGo3SW5MqtrV/s320/pincode_445152813106856910.png" /></a></div><p>Don't forget to add outside time to your letter Oo activities! This is so open ended, you're sure to have some favorite outdoor ideas - or brainstorm with your children and try something new!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kRvGYmKc-QiRZh1Mze1tK4XwM06CpvaIidJqxM8nv007hmc34YW9EIOrJ336z8uCa0YngHNDcdGfd5NikcY_6_Htjy9lWUEe-S1QgXCVO0lSTW2o-uWkd4WjWpzkkeQN0MOwm5ZWVdEO/s2048/P1050935a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kRvGYmKc-QiRZh1Mze1tK4XwM06CpvaIidJqxM8nv007hmc34YW9EIOrJ336z8uCa0YngHNDcdGfd5NikcY_6_Htjy9lWUEe-S1QgXCVO0lSTW2o-uWkd4WjWpzkkeQN0MOwm5ZWVdEO/s320/P1050935a.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVpaYEfAF0hi6lFUsTOI5AOBdrfQb9kZrxNkySR3xascqYeZ5oB7Fn1pyzMGU68JnmNvTxdNGaQRC8SCuTrfsrnzDSWs4xFWWFsdU7OYHjuYtVwy8aypqnt0nRf3jiwrKVnEtgsW2YtIT/s2048/P1060055a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibVpaYEfAF0hi6lFUsTOI5AOBdrfQb9kZrxNkySR3xascqYeZ5oB7Fn1pyzMGU68JnmNvTxdNGaQRC8SCuTrfsrnzDSWs4xFWWFsdU7OYHjuYtVwy8aypqnt0nRf3jiwrKVnEtgsW2YtIT/s320/P1060055a.png" /></a></div><p>It's always a good time to revisit shapes and other math concepts; we broke out some magnetic shapes that include ovals. As you can see they're fun for sorting, or making patterns, or simply look for ovals and other shapes in your environment. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh865yJ2bP3p4QVSfNZ-VTNPA0zdBQGrfF1E8MlfAU-_JJOpQIoNyV-auuI8q0E7r1p9OEhYZVACRYXZKATTZ5tc6NyL-OJH9JwU-5RKToJ_lnIpe1_IUMNponR9u7gLHwESLKD2HpEuI92/s2048/P1220173a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh865yJ2bP3p4QVSfNZ-VTNPA0zdBQGrfF1E8MlfAU-_JJOpQIoNyV-auuI8q0E7r1p9OEhYZVACRYXZKATTZ5tc6NyL-OJH9JwU-5RKToJ_lnIpe1_IUMNponR9u7gLHwESLKD2HpEuI92/s320/P1220173a.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Finally, here are two great picture book characters for the letter O: the giant squid from <u>I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean</u> (by Kevin Sherry) and <u>Olivia</u> (from the series by Ian Falconer). I came up with both of these crafts, which encourage lots of fine motor skills (cutting, gluing, even painting). I hope you and your little ones enjoy them!<br /> </p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/445152744421798655/" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a quick tutorial on how to make the squid from <u>I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean</u>, or get everything ready made for labeling, graphing, measurement AND this activity in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Activities-for-the-Book-Im-The-Biggest-Thing-in-the-Ocean-Math-Science-Craft-2811307" target="_blank">TeachersPayTeachers store</a>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/445152744421798655/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2010" data-original-width="1434" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiU_FfWWx2jhXUSUds23k1g_XZB39LmprvK7WM1rfNFYTbVHaUbCg9G0iI_VibiEvVfcHJ76yjdWJY1_NmDwTrxqJVIFJTAg8rz0TXPEETuenFPMn1_G1EJyPGiR7GDesfxAlAI-5lPE9d/s320/P1220521crop.JPG" /></a></div><p>Here are the shapes your child will need to cut out and assemble to create Olivia... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymdQI63084XnjvJQhG53duj8PCRsP8177qOdjDycMWkVjkEXwsAqxhN_y8-xg-q0zpZp05WzyXzTB4_jeXtlowd4ZXKFtVrVuegriML_wJCC4ZoXfM7cnyFJhWjB98W6DTsPLD_csVU_k/s2048/P1220518a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymdQI63084XnjvJQhG53duj8PCRsP8177qOdjDycMWkVjkEXwsAqxhN_y8-xg-q0zpZp05WzyXzTB4_jeXtlowd4ZXKFtVrVuegriML_wJCC4ZoXfM7cnyFJhWjB98W6DTsPLD_csVU_k/s320/P1220518a.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajq76hCWA1kF-A0Kbx2iPbou1ZDqWSj6JPuXFg6pcPYliGbUMTFHx2e_GlFUHqYyPBM7fPwAs3T9inofMGFA2Ng_6Rp93n25MEQDsH1qxtN8pv9diAbLv5XQViNcn7PcFOIGbJPbUDPOU/s2048/P1220512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajq76hCWA1kF-A0Kbx2iPbou1ZDqWSj6JPuXFg6pcPYliGbUMTFHx2e_GlFUHqYyPBM7fPwAs3T9inofMGFA2Ng_6Rp93n25MEQDsH1qxtN8pv9diAbLv5XQViNcn7PcFOIGbJPbUDPOU/s320/P1220512.JPG" /></a></div><p>... we think she's pretty adorable! </p><p>Have an over the top outstanding week of O activities, and come back next week for penguins, polar bears and positively perfect ideas for letter Pp! See you then, Paula</p><p><br /></p><p><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-8215542234057214982020-12-06T08:18:00.004-06:002020-12-06T08:18:02.709-06:00Letter S is Stunning in the Spotlight<p> It's stunning, it's super, it's spectacular, it's...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeagThrWiHrdBbmXXe4HJ2ZR05Y8WyA4o2QZ71bQecxI9yS9rbQPVgaQPKLwQooWE8udQw678a0QyiaptD3Xaqnn1uxyEBm_nwQFybDVoMsf-uabQwDrW0Z5e0wY7LHJjZqesFiePpNRLt/s1152/Letter+Ss+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeagThrWiHrdBbmXXe4HJ2ZR05Y8WyA4o2QZ71bQecxI9yS9rbQPVgaQPKLwQooWE8udQw678a0QyiaptD3Xaqnn1uxyEBm_nwQFybDVoMsf-uabQwDrW0Z5e0wY7LHJjZqesFiePpNRLt/w334-h400/Letter+Ss+2.jpg" width="334" /></a></div>...the letter Ss! Timed just right for December and Santa, S is a smash hit every year!<p></p><p>It's all too obvious, but S for Santa really is a favorite. With plenty of Christmas and Santa crafts and activities available, it's easy to find some that appeal to you and your students. Many people schedule a visit with or to the jolly old elf, and we're no exception, but that's not your only option!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTyzkX1mExPZavOommbc1deZnVT5qNHCyxanWaNJWBSdaV5QTPp5RxLpakjU3rDq4mi-k8m2bcUMQvL14Zi1RmvCHF3-AEFST_YWT448Sw9-SycDNJ-WbUmV0SsswJD4ZNmgQ9u2KMg9Xa/s1152/Letter+Ss.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTyzkX1mExPZavOommbc1deZnVT5qNHCyxanWaNJWBSdaV5QTPp5RxLpakjU3rDq4mi-k8m2bcUMQvL14Zi1RmvCHF3-AEFST_YWT448Sw9-SycDNJ-WbUmV0SsswJD4ZNmgQ9u2KMg9Xa/s320/Letter+Ss.jpg" /></a></div>My big event to start our letter Ss week is to have the children dress up and pretend to be Santa. I didn't go buy an expensive Santa costume - you can put one together pretty easily with just a little creativity! For my costume I found a larger kids shirt and elastic waist pants at a resale store. I sewed on some white fleece around the arms, bottom of the shirt and pant legs, added my own snow boots and black belt, a cheap Santa hat.... but what to do about a beard? I found a piece of white fake fur, and just tucked it into the hat! Ta-da! Lots of little Santas! Each child had a turn to put on the costume for a photo, which we put in our alphabet photo albums. While we were taking turns putting on the costume we sang holiday songs - you could also add ringing bells in time with the music to keep little hands happily occupied while waiting for a turn.<p></p><p>We also make hand print Santas, which we print onto our large letter S craft. You'll need red, white, and skin toned paint. If you look at the Santa print in the picture above, you can see the center of the palm is Santas face, the fingers and around the edge of the hand is white for hair, and the thumb and face of the hand is his red hat. It's easy, fun, and painting little hands is a lovely sensory experience and an opportunity to talk about the cool, slippery paint, the tickly sensation, and to introduce great vocabulary words about the experience!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLOIpjm5rUDn0weF5OBiZ66ZZrdJ1QKv4lLG1YIPJjfJAHrWif35g_z6sx24xdbw_hBrOVSNEw8Qb0Nn63fJrwoJZwIOebTx10UK0-f8x8QOhN4Rv-uSl_q94gVYemb-j0uVU5SeCH-kX/s1152/Letter+Ss+handprints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLOIpjm5rUDn0weF5OBiZ66ZZrdJ1QKv4lLG1YIPJjfJAHrWif35g_z6sx24xdbw_hBrOVSNEw8Qb0Nn63fJrwoJZwIOebTx10UK0-f8x8QOhN4Rv-uSl_q94gVYemb-j0uVU5SeCH-kX/s320/Letter+Ss+handprints.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>You know I like to offer the children options for their hand prints - for one thing, not everyone celebrates Christmas and Santa, and another reason is that children so seldom have a say in things that having a choice helps them feel powerful - and more likely to cooperate when I can't give them choices. </p><p>One of the other options is to paint snails - and this one isn't so easy to look at and understand, so I'll explain. The brown part of our snails is made by painting the curved outer edge of our hands, from the tip of the pinky finger down to the fleshy part by our wrists. We use a second color to paint the same area but with our hands fisted, and that sort of circular fist print makes the snail's shell. When it's dry the children can use markers to add the swirl in the shell and stems for wiggle eyes. (If you haven't taken a close look at a snail with your child, this is an excellent time to do so, so they know what they're trying to draw!)</p><p>Our other hand print option is to make a swan. For this one we created the background first - blue for a pond, green for the plants surrounding it. I like to offer the children tissue paper to add details - it's very inexpensive (I save it after gift giving occasions), and is fun and easy to tear. Tearing is a great fine motor workout, so we're developing little fingers with a recycled material while encouraging artistic expression and learning our letters.... is that a win-win-win-win? Why yes it is! Once our background is complete we make a white hand print for the swan's body and neck, then the children add a little more neck and a head. As always, we add final details when the paint is dry.</p><p>To continue the Christmas theme learning, I created a Christmas patterning center. With 4 AB, 4 ABC and 4 AAB / ABB patterns to continue, there's something just right for each child. I seldom use worksheets with preschool children, but for those who do, and for slightly older children, I included 15 differentiated cut and paste activities. It's a fun way to bring some math to our seasonal learning!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Patterns-Math-Center-with-AB-ABC-AAB-ABB-Patterns-2175471" target="_blank"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy2tbNco7knhPJGYbXtS7BgTflHImWHJ0hSb7QTjoBk9fj3LV7wU6T_4VJlkpo1yV2vofAbuArm3M-vaBnVeA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></a></div><br /><p></p><p>If you do letter Ss in December, or at least during the winter, you may have another easily available, free, fun material on hand - SNOW!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIVwCrn2Wk9SpcN1T573dbYcW_ztHbSpZUz0qBnpvG2voZAhPxKBp2FoU8L9wgaDvxGTt6_gFG5gJLd4IQJFiLHeAhd1Ko-CwfIpubQThuc9D6mNXu6I2D76EyGsM3XMl2KYlt7P7jTz8/s1152/painting+snow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIVwCrn2Wk9SpcN1T573dbYcW_ztHbSpZUz0qBnpvG2voZAhPxKBp2FoU8L9wgaDvxGTt6_gFG5gJLd4IQJFiLHeAhd1Ko-CwfIpubQThuc9D6mNXu6I2D76EyGsM3XMl2KYlt7P7jTz8/s320/painting+snow.jpg" /></a></div><p>Of course you're going to spend time outside in it, but there are also going to be inside times you want to make engaging, and painting on snow is a HUGE hit! We simply filled pie pans with snow, then let the children use droppers to add water color paints to their tray of snow. It's awesome to see how the color quickly leaches down through the snow, leaving a lightly colored area where the paint was. This is a fun time to practice mixing colors - because your children are going to do it anyway! If you offer primary colors (red, blue, yellow) someone will notice the combinations that result in secondary colors (purple, orange, green). If not, you can act surprised to find green snow when you didn't offer green paint, and ask the child(ren) how they made it. They'll figure it out and proudly tell you all about it!</p><p>Be prepared for this activity to last much longer than you think it will. Also be prepared for large puddles of paint water - have old towels on hand ready for the inevitable cleanup. The first time I offered this activity it lasted 2 hours, and older siblings who were arriving with parents at pick-up time joined in and stayed to play. Thank goodness there's plenty more snow outside and you can easily refresh their snow over and over again!</p><p>If your little ones are super excited about snow, and want to know more, check out this snowy learning packet!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Snow-STEM-Math-Science-and-Reading-Activities-2947861" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuw8lOJFQ_-GpsLFC9ObrFmgdyiavMs_0vvg9abADSWmRzaKKI4zMo3pd7IH4l688icr-pLIIoznXewEkd68czlcwt3569t-un6d_5doJQFWyGFIIdtHmdgsL3Lw-NOPpgjAb0GkNaDTGk/s320/snow+steam+big+photo+image.jpg" /></a></div>The non-fiction booklet explains how snow forms - at a level little ones can understand. It's fun to graph their favorite snowy activities, and to measure with snowflakes. Our favorite is probably using pattern blocks to create symmetrical snow like creations. These are all easy ways to tie in science and math learning along with our letter study!<br /> <br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhDXNL9OMTDKOL9KD2z7sa6U9ZG7-WTcwaXeC_ZGCx05iF90Nvz7hyLbHrn7aghl02xMTAqCVm-bhg0oQV5P2gBay_lzfmyTtfVDr7T_V-CVD-eD1s2o9hjL5cy3NP30llWcfRnHnwhnq/s2048/IMG_4496.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhDXNL9OMTDKOL9KD2z7sa6U9ZG7-WTcwaXeC_ZGCx05iF90Nvz7hyLbHrn7aghl02xMTAqCVm-bhg0oQV5P2gBay_lzfmyTtfVDr7T_V-CVD-eD1s2o9hjL5cy3NP30llWcfRnHnwhnq/s320/IMG_4496.PNG" /></a></div><p>I haven't talked about our lowercase S at all yet! S looks like a snake to me, so I like to read a book about a snake (my go-to is Keith Baker's <u>Hide and Snake</u>), then we make our own snakes. The snake in the book we read has lovely patterns on it, so it's a natural step for the children to make patterns on their snakes too! We do this with colorful foam shapes - and I have an important tip to make this go smoothly: have the child choose 2 or 3 shapes ahead of time, and find multiples pieces of each. If they want small yellow triangles and big pink circles, they should find at least 5-8 of each BEFORE the glue comes out. Put all the other shapes away out of sight. It's so very hard to make a pattern when there are a kazillion brightly colored pretty shapes in front of you - who can choose?! Trust me on this one, I did this craft with groups of children for about 15 years... and have learned from the children. :-) Once you have just the needed pieces in front of you, get out the glue, and help your little one say the pattern outloud, pausing expectantly at the end so they'll fill in the next shape: "Red, blue, red, blue, red...?"</p><p>As I said before, not everyone celebrates Christmas, and even if all of your students do, it's important to include other cultures and ways of doing things, because in our great big world there are many right ways of doing things! December is the season for Bodhi Day, Hannukah, Kwanza, Omisoka (New Year's Eve), Boxing Day, winter soltice, Yalda and more! Both Bodhi Day (December 8) and Hannukah (sunset December 10 - 18) will be celebrated this coming week. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLmkwMcVm9hCsr-Q3MxBObjVyvilFxBWq519CVHnKYpOLofuJWsqBH8YeMKLRg36nuGuw6DFLNkiJpdGXTAfPyC1Jbk_2NUQ5-0BpHWjk5iUdnFrHVrkeaSPYADKxRI6MmQulZbk5LNgj/s832/RIMG_2868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="709" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLmkwMcVm9hCsr-Q3MxBObjVyvilFxBWq519CVHnKYpOLofuJWsqBH8YeMKLRg36nuGuw6DFLNkiJpdGXTAfPyC1Jbk_2NUQ5-0BpHWjk5iUdnFrHVrkeaSPYADKxRI6MmQulZbk5LNgj/s320/RIMG_2868.JPG" /></a></div>To my friends who are celebrating - Happy Hannukah, and blessed Bodhi Day. <p></p><p>Much love,</p><p>Paula<br /><br /></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-63363772407153301132020-11-29T08:30:00.001-06:002020-11-29T08:30:00.475-06:00Rocking with Rudolph is Really Remarkable<p>It's almost December, so we're going to skip ahead a few letters - because rocking December with Rudolph really is remarkable!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwZzbjsBPcyARpFqhr6fq5DzgObdUZ9aZiuidg4xOFGRu-C585hcYoamd63ReCWGYfcqG6pWBnReSKGNnqRzGxJbjrsqI-_SZ7l9vB4027ZULEApId_hyQfYuskSWgnP4ZG15kQggvw0C/s1152/r+is+for+rudolph.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwZzbjsBPcyARpFqhr6fq5DzgObdUZ9aZiuidg4xOFGRu-C585hcYoamd63ReCWGYfcqG6pWBnReSKGNnqRzGxJbjrsqI-_SZ7l9vB4027ZULEApId_hyQfYuskSWgnP4ZG15kQggvw0C/w334-h400/r+is+for+rudolph.jpg" width="334" /></a></div>Have you sung the reindeer version of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes: Hooves, Belly, Antlers, Nose ?<p></p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ag4F-IhYLDw" width="560"></iframe><p></p><p>It's so much fun!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwroyXzHC6s7Sm1lg5D6bOscVxsSIdDU96mPYCG6MEeHm_EWsk-k0QQr0l7-qAZGtZIl7gPWa6QRTMzCZ84WEUWCK8xf5HKIgiS1l_EozmzZAXvX_0tqYzezB5m1fvbuHmGB-oup7rDvKD/s1440/letter+R+handprints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwroyXzHC6s7Sm1lg5D6bOscVxsSIdDU96mPYCG6MEeHm_EWsk-k0QQr0l7-qAZGtZIl7gPWa6QRTMzCZ84WEUWCK8xf5HKIgiS1l_EozmzZAXvX_0tqYzezB5m1fvbuHmGB-oup7rDvKD/w266-h400/letter+R+handprints.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> There's also our Rudolph hand print, inspired by HandprintCreations.com and <a href="https://funhandprintartblog.com/handprint-reindeer-door-decoration-keepsake.html" target="_blank">funhandprintartblog.com</a>. I found the robin idea at <a href="https://www.creatingreallyawesomefunthings.com/59-hand-foot-print-art-projects/" target="_blank">creatingreallyawesomefunthings.com</a> , the rocket at <a href="https://www.crafty-crafted.com/hand-and-footprint-art/footprint-rocket/">CraftyCrafted</a>,
and I think I came up with the raccoon myself... but it's been a long
time, and it's so hard to remember! There are also other reindeer hand
prints on my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/paulasprimaryclassroom/handprints-and-footprints/" target="_blank">handprint Pinterest board</a> if you want to check them out.<p></p><p>The Rudolph hand and foot print ornament included below is one of my all time favorite preschool Christmas crafts! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mOYTrRRtbMBJ6GEzsOAKw06Pmuk9eNN4F1rT0W7T6Vv861ZfsqAnrYJmXcKweAGahl6maPW6cAc0V_WI7lHUE6SKyYWWAzpc4FAZV2aiyGQhRW-aW67rxiRao1qCafp04l-XxumXC11a/s2048/P1210582.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mOYTrRRtbMBJ6GEzsOAKw06Pmuk9eNN4F1rT0W7T6Vv861ZfsqAnrYJmXcKweAGahl6maPW6cAc0V_WI7lHUE6SKyYWWAzpc4FAZV2aiyGQhRW-aW67rxiRao1qCafp04l-XxumXC11a/w300-h400/P1210582.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> I did this every year when my children were little, and have a progression of Rudolphs, slightly bigger each year as the children's hands and feet grew. Please please, when you do these crafts make sure you put your child's name and the year on the back, I promise you'll treasure them all the more for it!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzs6l6a7c3qr_PTxZTbNh5MiZwO8GPm0lJTW1y_971oSXVy0LUMoVJqzYvFMMcDn2H3n14O9Yrvo3pMcHcE2iMVYRT80Oonm7eDSTllr4rfkyKwB-ZclYy1yZOuSQWbQIJgVyIJ3yDSNX/s1440/Rudolph+surprise+craft.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzs6l6a7c3qr_PTxZTbNh5MiZwO8GPm0lJTW1y_971oSXVy0LUMoVJqzYvFMMcDn2H3n14O9Yrvo3pMcHcE2iMVYRT80Oonm7eDSTllr4rfkyKwB-ZclYy1yZOuSQWbQIJgVyIJ3yDSNX/w266-h400/Rudolph+surprise+craft.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /> The fun What's Up Rudolph? craft was inspired by <a href="https://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?project=1907962" target="_blank">this one on Artsonia</a>. If you haven't visited Artsonia yet, why not?! It's a free site, full of wonderful art ideas for children of all ages, and it allows teachers to safely upload children's art into an online gallery. Parents can even order merchandise with their child's artwork on it!<p></p><p>For this project the children cut out rectangles, triangles and circles, then assembled their projects. It was a great fine motor / scissor skill activity, and they were thrilled that the results look so lovely!</p><p>Our letter R craft also incorporates Rudolph the red nosed reindeer, because the children absolutely remember the sound to associate with the letter this way!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtLb7lkyJec7hE7q42GBShybyw_dbgl_VbPp0WDm5IdBIdIp6bEyO2OnS6CuJcepsxp2TiAbCmIb-6lnzAtH3WkEIwu-YN3epaI_4uj8h9-rDbrq_tz4fbpbqS9C5lDHgxKNmvb9Tjx1-/s2048/PDFG2742%255B1%255D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1971" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtLb7lkyJec7hE7q42GBShybyw_dbgl_VbPp0WDm5IdBIdIp6bEyO2OnS6CuJcepsxp2TiAbCmIb-6lnzAtH3WkEIwu-YN3epaI_4uj8h9-rDbrq_tz4fbpbqS9C5lDHgxKNmvb9Tjx1-/s320/PDFG2742%255B1%255D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Finally, I wrote a short song about the names of all the reindeer! You can see it on YouTube, </p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rIwujmMyQgY" width="560"></iframe><p>or <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Counting-Book-Nine-Little-Reindeer-2899381">click here for the printable booklet</a>.</p><p></p><p>That's it for this week - I hope you and your little ones have lots of fun, and I'll be back next time with S is for Santa.<br /><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-56020286088810164072020-11-22T08:30:00.001-06:002020-11-22T08:30:11.385-06:00Nine things you need to know about N<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkHN94ynshXPZizZJe5xUuOjWoUwnBDrlp58GSRuXRUnPxZoSoOSH2cVeldQc7RbPM11gLzR4jIcjqbkFTgV_x8Iw8-ciJaJNs08mtv0JsohWz2cvQDYy_Iewtf3k3qT0xfldbRgEhOF2/s1152/n+is+for+nutcrackers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkHN94ynshXPZizZJe5xUuOjWoUwnBDrlp58GSRuXRUnPxZoSoOSH2cVeldQc7RbPM11gLzR4jIcjqbkFTgV_x8Iw8-ciJaJNs08mtv0JsohWz2cvQDYy_Iewtf3k3qT0xfldbRgEhOF2/s320/n+is+for+nutcrackers.jpg" /></a></div>Number 1: Nutcrackers<p></p><p>Since I'm writing this post in late November, it's a great time to think about holiday decorations and activities, and nutcrackers come to mind! The nutcracker art project I'm showing here was all about cutting and pasting and shapes. As you can see we've used a variety of rectangles and some circles to create our nutcrackers, and then decorated them with markers. One of the lovely things about doing this project in my preschool was that the children could do it 2 or 3 years in a row, with different results that showed off their improved scissor and drawing skills.</p><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleP0vCmPrG8Lg5WqnGwVT-3CDXWy1J6zoXwRTwUXrdvIdWBMWdBcQdL0MowT038Gj6FxqjhQRC2irDndk-WbB2FbQZLP66cDUsy2AE7QrcmZBCnSB7WkP-JlzKJv75yJUSsf3Uo-wiIk0/s1152/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleP0vCmPrG8Lg5WqnGwVT-3CDXWy1J6zoXwRTwUXrdvIdWBMWdBcQdL0MowT038Gj6FxqjhQRC2irDndk-WbB2FbQZLP66cDUsy2AE7QrcmZBCnSB7WkP-JlzKJv75yJUSsf3Uo-wiIk0/s320/Slide1.JPG" /></a></div>Number 2: Names!<p></p><p>Learning their name is a big deal for a child - being able to identify it, read it, and write the letters is something that takes a long time, but since their name is THE most important word in the whole world, it never gets old! For our snowmen names we cut out circles (one for each letter plus one for the head) and glued them down, wrote one letter on each circle, and decorated the snowman. We did a similar project with green triangles that stacked to make a Christmas tree - but you could also practice writing it with different pens, pencils and markers, stamp it, find the letters on a cereal box, etc, the possibilities are endless!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdWYmBMV4oybzulMREb8QsT6h4QB4oxfjFRYKyntPtUo5cTPM4kg0tysK-Wa7bXkutcd13OnrVjCNzfqvbt1pxuTfUAbG0NgTgooPNOLntz-znQc-Yn3jQ7MH_0WEWUNKuk6zcJ6as9hT/s1152/letter+n+handprints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdWYmBMV4oybzulMREb8QsT6h4QB4oxfjFRYKyntPtUo5cTPM4kg0tysK-Wa7bXkutcd13OnrVjCNzfqvbt1pxuTfUAbG0NgTgooPNOLntz-znQc-Yn3jQ7MH_0WEWUNKuk6zcJ6as9hT/s320/letter+n+handprints.jpg" /></a></div><p>Number 3 and 4: Nests and Narwhals</p><p>Yes, I really did teach the kiddos about narwhals. It's easy to find a short video on YouTube about them, and then to talk about how awesome they are! The hand prints were <a href="https://www.redtedart.com/handprint-alphabet-n-for-narwhal//">inspired by these from Red Ted Art</a> - she has SO many awesome ideas, you should definitely check out her blog!</p><p>The first nest was inspired by <a href="https://crystalandcomp.com/hand-print-art-n-is-for-nest/">this one from Crystal and Co.</a> but I later modified it by printing the side of a hand from the tip of the pinkie finger to the wrist, and I think it looks more nest like this way.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L8p0YQCHaunY0Vwao-DVulOL_QnVyeG4TyCD2UUZ78zfGEiyVABi_3ceYgN6zc8LxQfPo_nMBaOWFw2m-BcvXdanIbQmjtdjFrqdHImnHnI1Oyk2RGKDNDlXt6LJ2HEtJXQ7N-ib5X0f/s1152/nutty+for+n+sensory.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L8p0YQCHaunY0Vwao-DVulOL_QnVyeG4TyCD2UUZ78zfGEiyVABi_3ceYgN6zc8LxQfPo_nMBaOWFw2m-BcvXdanIbQmjtdjFrqdHImnHnI1Oyk2RGKDNDlXt6LJ2HEtJXQ7N-ib5X0f/s320/nutty+for+n+sensory.jpg" /></a></div><p>Number 5: Nuts</p><p>Clearly this isn't a good activity if you have a child with nut allergies. For those of you who can use nuts in the classroom, I found a bag of mixed nuts in the shell one December, used it for sensory play for a while, then later was still able to shell and eat the nuts. This was one of my first sensory bins to put together, and because the nut shells felt very wood-y, I included other wood like craft supplies: clothes pins, corks and popsicle sticks. They started out all sorted in small boxes (as you can see) and were used in various ways. I initially put them out with cardboard tubes, and the children slid them down, discovering that the nuts rolled and the sticks and clothes pins just slid down. Unfortunately some of the children decided the cardboard tubes made good arm cannons, so I decided to cut holes in a box and secure the tubes in the box for more purposeful play. (Yes, that's Paula talk for let's not pretend to kill each other.) Sometimes we dumped the nuts down the tubes, sometimes we sorted, sometimes they ended up in the toy farm. Overall it was a good introduction to sensory bins for both me and the children, as we all learned something. <br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Counting-Numerals-and-Number-Words-1-20-2889941" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7w3_rN6-q7dgNM0H3RStULSMt_AxbB2n1HhMFjdOCiQBdDTfQpDCwhsmQixSd5nUMaD83N_xtHaDxdNssyhMmcaqjYoZ-jytKVglW6Pxo537u1RAgsVQD37xMokqKVAQDIP_RVjP7Q9Oz/s320/christmas+counting+preview+1.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Number 6: Numbers</p><p>Sure, your child can count to 10, or maybe 20, isn't that everything they need to know about numbers? Well, no. Once children have the counting sequence memorized it's time to start counting objects. Can they point to one object as they say each number? Do they know to stop counting when they run out of objects to count? Can they read the numbers and show you the correct number of fingers (apples, erasers, legos, etc.) to match the numeral? <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Counting-Numerals-and-Number-Words-1-20-2889941">This Christmas themed counting activity</a> covers numerals and number words up to 20, and is a fun way to practice numbers. <br /></p><p>As they get a little bigger, you'll want your children to learn your phone number. I've found that chanting it together regularly makes it so much easier to remember! When my boys were little we'd recite our address and phone number every time we pulled into the driveway, and they had it memorized just in time for us to move to a new address. (You win some, you lose some)!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKeBNa0ogEwOgTgEyOI0x2-wmxtv6EOfxPmwke0aWXK7gAW613gZw9JhSgMt2Y6OVrp-lcf_exUSlLd95f7eB_4f4cWa7asRIeqMaL7-RvuWb1_8JhIW25swbJA9bpZurC5qmg9AP5q29O/s1152/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKeBNa0ogEwOgTgEyOI0x2-wmxtv6EOfxPmwke0aWXK7gAW613gZw9JhSgMt2Y6OVrp-lcf_exUSlLd95f7eB_4f4cWa7asRIeqMaL7-RvuWb1_8JhIW25swbJA9bpZurC5qmg9AP5q29O/s320/Slide2.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Number 7: Letter Nn crafts, of course!<br /></p><p>For the uppercase letter N, I put out number stickers and challenged the children to put them on their letter in number order. The lowercase n was on either black paper, and decorated with stars to represent the night sky.</p><p> </p><p>Number 8: Noise</p><p>The good news is, you don't even have to plan for this activity, chances are that your little one(s) will make plenty of noise anyway! This is a good week to provide musical instruments (outside is really best) or to have your child make their own noise makers. Not into noise? Substitute in Nature - there is always something to explore and discover outside!<br /></p><p> </p><p>Number 9: Nine little reindeer song</p><p>I wrote this counting rhyme several years ago, perhaps your littles will enjoy singing it with me!</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rIwujmMyQgY" width="560"></iframe><p>That's it for this week! See you next time for the letter Oo. Until then, have a lovely week, a delicious Thanksgiving, and stay safe! </p><p>Paula<br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-49501453325177350272020-11-15T08:52:00.002-06:002020-11-15T09:57:28.524-06:00M might look like a mess<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgyd557l-LvGJa8AXw0nAk8FceSm8FrBFUOEWZm0xuv19zWQkSzqPsDl-BUj3eNLiVmGNk19Gz25J5-CgOZXPdXnzAVNUaqX80KXoFPzv8Rld5a81aEozuSa-VbIafM2OpuV9WMrcuJDG/s1152/Letter+M+activities.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgyd557l-LvGJa8AXw0nAk8FceSm8FrBFUOEWZm0xuv19zWQkSzqPsDl-BUj3eNLiVmGNk19Gz25J5-CgOZXPdXnzAVNUaqX80KXoFPzv8Rld5a81aEozuSa-VbIafM2OpuV9WMrcuJDG/s320/Letter+M+activities.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>M might look like a mess... but then, we're talking about young children and learning, so there's a probably a lot of getting messy! Not to worry, I have ideas for varying degrees of mess and mud, and you can always modify or skip things that don't appeal to you.<p></p><p>Let's start with mixing and measuring to make muffins - which combines math, life skills, motor skills and everyone's favorite - eating! My preschool kiddos and their parents love my pumpkin gingerbread muffins, and you'll love that they're moist, tasty and full to the brim with healthy pumpkin! You can <a href="https://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.webs.com/favoriterecipes.htm">find the recipe here</a>, along with a couple of other recipes that my students always asked for.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2PnBRHgfvADq-hHjJKRE2CZ60IZKZOjgpjvKmTNQ_l-r02MERw5_hIZRboYIIQxX4d1WLGw_82xBZU61jZg9FlSI86MfoO5TXDA3idGGzgk90uU2bYQNH_5CcFAAsnnAfkn85soFX_fn/s1152/measuring+and+mixing+for+muffins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2PnBRHgfvADq-hHjJKRE2CZ60IZKZOjgpjvKmTNQ_l-r02MERw5_hIZRboYIIQxX4d1WLGw_82xBZU61jZg9FlSI86MfoO5TXDA3idGGzgk90uU2bYQNH_5CcFAAsnnAfkn85soFX_fn/s320/measuring+and+mixing+for+muffins.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>If your child wants to continue exploring the muffin theme, consider making a sensory bin. For mine I put dried beans in a tub, added some empty spice and vanilla containers (they still smell marvellous!) and some plastic cookware and food, and the children had a fine old time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89ZBbAPNukjQhYlyLCyt8cozmkdwTPHt6Xa8iD0Wy6wPjReSYHYGQRkbfPdSs9j58kZMaNKh81IYdMSRD5cvDHvJLve_wM4TUbTcyNl9AhuUIiOugPMVYcLXdLD-OU7liXOjXm0SLBolm/s1152/sensory+bin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89ZBbAPNukjQhYlyLCyt8cozmkdwTPHt6Xa8iD0Wy6wPjReSYHYGQRkbfPdSs9j58kZMaNKh81IYdMSRD5cvDHvJLve_wM4TUbTcyNl9AhuUIiOugPMVYcLXdLD-OU7liXOjXm0SLBolm/s320/sensory+bin.jpg" /></a></div><br /> Another fun cooking activity for letter M is to make "mud" for a treat. Simply mix up chocolate pudding, crush chocolate cookies, then serve the pudding topped with the crushed cookies. Mmmmm-mmmmm!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL000FIx_nB75gF0CDelAtj4XlKicRFgemyw8Oxe4h-VRNAZNOS63lVUdA_41k-USAnSy6NgRZZytmmtRkqq2OSYftkc5BDRR0H85NnYrCl4za7vpWaAYuVLqJUpybN__JFYOnUrDJ2C3f/s1152/Mmmmm+mud.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL000FIx_nB75gF0CDelAtj4XlKicRFgemyw8Oxe4h-VRNAZNOS63lVUdA_41k-USAnSy6NgRZZytmmtRkqq2OSYftkc5BDRR0H85NnYrCl4za7vpWaAYuVLqJUpybN__JFYOnUrDJ2C3f/s320/Mmmmm+mud.jpg" /></a></div>I like to have the children make this as a special treat on <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/international-mud-day/" target="_blank">International Mud Day</a> - yes, there really is such a thing - in June. It's warm enough then (in the Northern Hemisphere anyway) to get in the mud and get thoroughly messy. (We literally hose off outside afterwards.)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oQEIYmXNx-WQyKtVDrZHLlLIfusTS3-nuDRvQCEiZKj3To3F7j87xSkPv4b6ptGDUFPkP8IAAqezz2lgx_SOMARoFOXcYqgl601YgwGURA4x8fIxUEJF31_chbn3bg4VSK72hVT6RcIb/s1152/M+might+look+messy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oQEIYmXNx-WQyKtVDrZHLlLIfusTS3-nuDRvQCEiZKj3To3F7j87xSkPv4b6ptGDUFPkP8IAAqezz2lgx_SOMARoFOXcYqgl601YgwGURA4x8fIxUEJF31_chbn3bg4VSK72hVT6RcIb/s320/M+might+look+messy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A much less messy way to enjoy Mm is with painted hand prints. These are the ones we use, most of which I found via Pinterest, and have pinned to my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/paulasprimaryclassroom/handprints-and-footprints/" target="_blank">Handprint and Footprint pinterest board.</a> The monkey was inspired by a post from Craftymorning.com, the mermaid from education.com, the mouse idea is from puttisworld.com and the mask from funhandprintart.blogspot.com .<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVswbpErolV2JNlUXm5i_ojTwIhxFKPV4oqfdVNQmA88sm9uiSLKUyuqZr1t5IcHqCbLiQuQ8ma_S5OoiPf4P1vXj-XsZ5md0Fn585x77OvvJqkvy-EUtu3Zu1XFhpjLCX-DX1qciYyAd/s1152/Letter+M+hand+prints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVswbpErolV2JNlUXm5i_ojTwIhxFKPV4oqfdVNQmA88sm9uiSLKUyuqZr1t5IcHqCbLiQuQ8ma_S5OoiPf4P1vXj-XsZ5md0Fn585x77OvvJqkvy-EUtu3Zu1XFhpjLCX-DX1qciYyAd/s320/Letter+M+hand+prints.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p>If you haven't started talking to your children about money yet, this is a great time to introduce it! (You know your child best, if they are likely to put coins in their mouth, don't offer them yet.) I start by having children sort the coins - in the USA that means pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. This is a simple fine motor task that introduces children to the names of the coins and if you talk more about it, to their values. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-s-Lvw5cWezB1us9AThKkm8YK24cN8wc_No85cACbb5ZBt7RzCv_5VS3u-SRtm2KrvhyphenhyphenVt46MOXkBd1jxdjvTftmGa9oIucMvgfwZzk3ZNjIHbu0ZKzzIXN50MeDwdD3-2vGSZhjvICo/s1152/m+for+money.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-s-Lvw5cWezB1us9AThKkm8YK24cN8wc_No85cACbb5ZBt7RzCv_5VS3u-SRtm2KrvhyphenhyphenVt46MOXkBd1jxdjvTftmGa9oIucMvgfwZzk3ZNjIHbu0ZKzzIXN50MeDwdD3-2vGSZhjvICo/s320/m+for+money.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here are a couple of other things you might want to add to your letter M studies:<p></p><p>- Take a trip to a museum (I've taken children as young as 3 to the science museum and as young as 4 to art museums. Make sure you practice appropriate behavior ahead of time, and make your first visits short and sweet, build on them over time as your child develops the self control each situation requires.)</p><p>- Paint on mustaches. We did this for pirate week, letter M, and circus themes, and these are some funny pictures you'll look back on years from now! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhr2YFSL9uEEpJg8_7dQpvF9wyoVlvLjKsq571qyXuVsNqXid9Bty1_hQtKNVGbWHk2TyByzQJK5Ah7CURyRa-KfHwMX4SN-Bgf4j8oDFwocTArTJwxRt8sat5BXT6xSbFIA-xo9Fdm3eP/s1152/m+for+mustache.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhr2YFSL9uEEpJg8_7dQpvF9wyoVlvLjKsq571qyXuVsNqXid9Bty1_hQtKNVGbWHk2TyByzQJK5Ah7CURyRa-KfHwMX4SN-Bgf4j8oDFwocTArTJwxRt8sat5BXT6xSbFIA-xo9Fdm3eP/s320/m+for+mustache.jpg" /></a></div>- Learn about mandalas, collect natural materials, and create symmetrical patterns - fun for math, exploring nature, and fine motor skills too.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0xMKhXOf6HWkSjrvbVKNCxUSrZqFZD94cjz-9-AG4NsCZ8VPP0XkT2wV6IIK2qdw_Cqx4A59-rGEayH1A6QlOFnr4-faE-pbvAHoF0u8jt5yiekixlr68zOW57mMntF2Udza9jccGgBl/s1152/mandalas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0xMKhXOf6HWkSjrvbVKNCxUSrZqFZD94cjz-9-AG4NsCZ8VPP0XkT2wV6IIK2qdw_Cqx4A59-rGEayH1A6QlOFnr4-faE-pbvAHoF0u8jt5yiekixlr68zOW57mMntF2Udza9jccGgBl/s320/mandalas.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p>What other activities for the letter M do you like to do? Let me know in the comments! </p><p>Until next week,</p><p>Paula<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-23073992927944954552020-11-08T08:56:00.002-06:002020-11-08T09:56:07.184-06:00Ll Looks Like a Lovely Letter<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnBny49GJJwx5R-vchmtnGOzo-vRLlJkGdR67rmhAy5i0F7IS7SnqarTsAMtUSq71MoLEkE0XXjh4ZLzRkPJa82i1gPivgRQab01N4MFY51-K7vEdv7tEEdn8V3QoxJBcBgJ9v5YwHiGS/s1152/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnBny49GJJwx5R-vchmtnGOzo-vRLlJkGdR67rmhAy5i0F7IS7SnqarTsAMtUSq71MoLEkE0XXjh4ZLzRkPJa82i1gPivgRQab01N4MFY51-K7vEdv7tEEdn8V3QoxJBcBgJ9v5YwHiGS/w334-h400/Slide1.JPG" width="334" /></a></div>Here we are in late fall, looking at letter Ll - it's time for a leaf pile! Playing in leaves has kept my kiddos busy for months every year, and it never seems to get old to them - or to me! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25mpAjBWiTWrRyO0-8C7k7NEHnm-ert9N-tFlRYXyWGNhzLeyHL3OcLOUge8kvDEcy9JSYNesPhtiua75icDvJbNMngnZU4lpd9kJUMUqcuUr774Gy4YX1JDmcweBgH1gVkRR3s2qI8Gr/s1152/Slide4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25mpAjBWiTWrRyO0-8C7k7NEHnm-ert9N-tFlRYXyWGNhzLeyHL3OcLOUge8kvDEcy9JSYNesPhtiua75icDvJbNMngnZU4lpd9kJUMUqcuUr774Gy4YX1JDmcweBgH1gVkRR3s2qI8Gr/w334-h400/Slide4.JPG" width="334" /></a></div>Leafy learning certainly starts outside - watching the changing of the seasons, seeing leaves change color and beginning to fall, playing in leaf piles - but it doesn't have to stay outside! It's fun to take leaves into the classroom and to sort them by shape, size or color, to make leaf rubbings, to graph the colors of the leaves we've collected, and more. (I created <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leaves-in-Fall-STEM-Activities-2748942" target="_blank">printables for these activities</a>, which are available in my TeachersPayTeachers store.)<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjip15PEiZyaNR7vhsbfbkzKRwfzTaegKhS55vZjNE_fZ0iIgBDL0gx__TJ8aWW9ZJufkyTlPJp_QtuH4qtSXVS8zKa5FkzCdF0myRMAt4MqebozFu04WcU4o19xkt9ZvSd7sdeRivh1FvC/s1152/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjip15PEiZyaNR7vhsbfbkzKRwfzTaegKhS55vZjNE_fZ0iIgBDL0gx__TJ8aWW9ZJufkyTlPJp_QtuH4qtSXVS8zKa5FkzCdF0myRMAt4MqebozFu04WcU4o19xkt9ZvSd7sdeRivh1FvC/w334-h400/Slide2.JPG" width="334" /></a></div><p>I like to start our letter explorations with lots of items that start with our focus letter, so for Ll I collected ladybugs, lizards, lobsters, lunch lady, lightening, lions, lemons and more in a Lion King gift bag, and had the children take turns to pull them out and name each item. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCnaIa0wFDk87z1WcaveBw9CEAQF3uRWx8KF8rJxbTTdC8aESavUddi1o8YcbjdD9NY0jXdylQmTM6_TzDmhyphenhyphenvUJuYjAvzSacZJP7-yRcOv7R2U6mrg6kzVS8dJ_nFCJJdc6MXoBOiC5l/s2633/P1190857a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2633" data-original-width="1195" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCnaIa0wFDk87z1WcaveBw9CEAQF3uRWx8KF8rJxbTTdC8aESavUddi1o8YcbjdD9NY0jXdylQmTM6_TzDmhyphenhyphenvUJuYjAvzSacZJP7-yRcOv7R2U6mrg6kzVS8dJ_nFCJJdc6MXoBOiC5l/s320/P1190857a.JPG" /></a></div>We lay on the floor and measured ourselves with lovely long lines of
lace - to see whether we were longer or the lace was longer.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rjPaAqoPZk5iTyMcu08esZdN2y3nouMzeQL8BfTbscudiZYmajZa52a-47tlhk9m9gbFQwgnU321WekWqr1tvEWwWTtJK7FG4wzhXlAgeZh_Owfadvse5yPg5sqSCZCZrx4fZlGYLquo/s2048/P1190866.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rjPaAqoPZk5iTyMcu08esZdN2y3nouMzeQL8BfTbscudiZYmajZa52a-47tlhk9m9gbFQwgnU321WekWqr1tvEWwWTtJK7FG4wzhXlAgeZh_Owfadvse5yPg5sqSCZCZrx4fZlGYLquo/s320/P1190866.JPG" /></a></div>For some hand print fun, we made lions or ladybugs - we think they're lovely!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ1m4RV0Bpr0SRIZNJgLAIJKnzQrWqyr_Ll6SaP4YwSeqCjmEVxMgd1fFy9p1azO9vfXhFjGba-gcRwhbePloKRCIGeQRg-VvzqXioINKFTjj9h20zjS56-I7Cg1zpULYD7bD0SAemAxi/s2048/P1200217.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1576" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ1m4RV0Bpr0SRIZNJgLAIJKnzQrWqyr_Ll6SaP4YwSeqCjmEVxMgd1fFy9p1azO9vfXhFjGba-gcRwhbePloKRCIGeQRg-VvzqXioINKFTjj9h20zjS56-I7Cg1zpULYD7bD0SAemAxi/s320/P1200217.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywRa53xEyPhpMgdmK26k4zA5Za5DfHsFlhl7gjnEHvklbJCodavTXklScyxSPoakExTUkt1tcglVawTj8eNW9u4wCWSowRszhrnprDyS9pAnAVssGtF-M1kNWoIiicfE0dVB2On2KcvR3/s2048/P1200210a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1560" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywRa53xEyPhpMgdmK26k4zA5Za5DfHsFlhl7gjnEHvklbJCodavTXklScyxSPoakExTUkt1tcglVawTj8eNW9u4wCWSowRszhrnprDyS9pAnAVssGtF-M1kNWoIiicfE0dVB2On2KcvR3/s320/P1200210a.JPG" /></a></div><br />Another fun L word is lamb - so we replaced Mary with our own names and sang Mary Had a Little Lamb as we snuggled a stuffed animal lamb (or a leopard, because that's fun too)! I typed out the words for each child's version of the song, and they highlighted all the Ll letters they could find, then made it into a class book so we could read it over and again. These pages are included in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Class-Books-Bundle-for-Pre-primer-Sight-Words-1298475" target="_blank">Class Books Bundle</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURUA2qoDUsID1KJZayjEYmoITZVSb2IqKq7A06ecICwXUcKpbMZnss0j1oUY_Jf30WJWmvEuVqEIA5wH-lLRVbtbQC5mff8I-7C6pULp8Y_8qWBLkowl9v4Tm37qcSyTL2RVpu4e_BgsW/s2048/P1200197.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURUA2qoDUsID1KJZayjEYmoITZVSb2IqKq7A06ecICwXUcKpbMZnss0j1oUY_Jf30WJWmvEuVqEIA5wH-lLRVbtbQC5mff8I-7C6pULp8Y_8qWBLkowl9v4Tm37qcSyTL2RVpu4e_BgsW/s320/P1200197.JPG" /></a></div><p>Do you know the song Lavender's Blue? This is a perfect week to learn it if you don't already know it!<br /></p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JJtg3v8gKdE" width="560"></iframe><p>By now you probably know I like to do a letter craft with the children too, and of course we made both upper and lower case letter Ll. We put ladybugs and leaves on logs for the upper case letter, and glued on lace for the lowercase letter.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVzvElrH1zXVTyWgSfJe5aT-0uQi97sOQjmnf9JxlDFRJOe98aZFHT5i7iipqTUjnb-61OY_L71phnvuqkWfljl8Sy1oTgc7SpttSVSB6s3F3f7UEdcll6GIteEBWt6TnoIwYYnHZWDg9/s2048/IMG_E4341.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1984" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVzvElrH1zXVTyWgSfJe5aT-0uQi97sOQjmnf9JxlDFRJOe98aZFHT5i7iipqTUjnb-61OY_L71phnvuqkWfljl8Sy1oTgc7SpttSVSB6s3F3f7UEdcll6GIteEBWt6TnoIwYYnHZWDg9/s320/IMG_E4341.JPG" /></a></div>You could also do a directed drawing of a lion. It's amazing what little children can manage when you break something down into tiny steps for them! We made our drawings in pencil, then went over the lines with black or dark brown crayon, then finally painted with shades of orange and brown.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzkmoDEUnRwhM4jEYQdYPY4Lna8XUGFH4EpYvdps2RhZyzMi0c8QtYTKWZyOw9Wgzeeu4EgrzsCZJ3BZlM-QZBsPcFDUWt-y3KdI9585jJgb2do315fwQSMSJAndkJUi_8MMhHXQja64B/s2048/P1200251a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1580" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzkmoDEUnRwhM4jEYQdYPY4Lna8XUGFH4EpYvdps2RhZyzMi0c8QtYTKWZyOw9Wgzeeu4EgrzsCZJ3BZlM-QZBsPcFDUWt-y3KdI9585jJgb2do315fwQSMSJAndkJUi_8MMhHXQja64B/s320/P1200251a.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hoxPsBkP5BxKs0iiqVVeHrGgqPnVZRjDEELAPUo5yjQmmfju7dW2iQEUILQzOkJ2aodSqChbo4uZ92inwju5mNZtV6_QpZd11NwXiA1wW8snkoZdbIBfL8f-Es0OTRereb4ZPMI3rAHo/s2048/P1200244.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hoxPsBkP5BxKs0iiqVVeHrGgqPnVZRjDEELAPUo5yjQmmfju7dW2iQEUILQzOkJ2aodSqChbo4uZ92inwju5mNZtV6_QpZd11NwXiA1wW8snkoZdbIBfL8f-Es0OTRereb4ZPMI3rAHo/s320/P1200244.JPG" /></a></div><br />I hope you have fun learning with the letter L this week! Which activity does your child like the most? I'd love to hear from you!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63ipTE-q3VoW2X33orbzlJyj1CXblAAY5NH0UnpkrloEtvclGZY6v6jhkrjX0duJNZiAZeWq1o1wDdHc8n3TfBeYqjNH2lRmDTHV8i5e1ZC8OAEay5FEnvHx8bwW6q8ijmFagTCnZOJi4/s1152/Slide3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63ipTE-q3VoW2X33orbzlJyj1CXblAAY5NH0UnpkrloEtvclGZY6v6jhkrjX0duJNZiAZeWq1o1wDdHc8n3TfBeYqjNH2lRmDTHV8i5e1ZC8OAEay5FEnvHx8bwW6q8ijmFagTCnZOJi4/s320/Slide3.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /> </p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-33547961555236203212020-11-01T08:10:00.001-06:002020-11-01T08:10:06.039-06:00Kicking it with Kk<p> Yes, we're <i>really</i> kicking it with Kk! Karate kicking that is, because it's a memorable way to introduce the letter!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyamSeZTDjYrwsjOR-QuJNRxVXxc8VCpW9-KeT9pdomnPfjdLRgqh-pgQ4PDfuFIBtb2FmXjYy2HGUbes2lgsAMKCFlbxgOZ9StThdgSKPdEPwLnEOcgXbuVz1wfssfv1NKcNjeSw7-W2k/s1152/letter+K.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyamSeZTDjYrwsjOR-QuJNRxVXxc8VCpW9-KeT9pdomnPfjdLRgqh-pgQ4PDfuFIBtb2FmXjYy2HGUbes2lgsAMKCFlbxgOZ9StThdgSKPdEPwLnEOcgXbuVz1wfssfv1NKcNjeSw7-W2k/w334-h400/letter+K.jpg" width="334" /></a></div>There are actually a surprising number of words starting with Kk that the kiddos can relate to, and that make a great starting point for learning. Let's talk about some of them!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjljcU4DlgWGFDWVVsMmbKLR5uUDHf9svDJ7VtylBbNSUlfTO5ASAWEdZHk7zhRGwIBednRxp_eVjzsjzRHfwOgZDM-oWAk17yzF5dgqn7og_OvLkzaN2u7fz64XPJ2ZIHEu6io5xVMgHaC/s2048/P1190671a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjljcU4DlgWGFDWVVsMmbKLR5uUDHf9svDJ7VtylBbNSUlfTO5ASAWEdZHk7zhRGwIBednRxp_eVjzsjzRHfwOgZDM-oWAk17yzF5dgqn7og_OvLkzaN2u7fz64XPJ2ZIHEu6io5xVMgHaC/s320/P1190671a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Kittens (and puppies) in a kennel. I found an adorable pink fabric kennel at a yard sale, and of course we filled it with all the kittens and puppies we could find!<p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFZuE2W-pLehOZ5RWslByrnc1Ubda5jq9dcF03mIaU7QrPDzZ4s096MmL7IGMd6o00IdUJ1GGC8hJRkkVeO98FZVW1KcThFt8whjoEqIpi930i3_9AV32OFLDJwX67rZU4Uun6YVsdGsy/s2048/P1190782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFZuE2W-pLehOZ5RWslByrnc1Ubda5jq9dcF03mIaU7QrPDzZ4s096MmL7IGMd6o00IdUJ1GGC8hJRkkVeO98FZVW1KcThFt8whjoEqIpi930i3_9AV32OFLDJwX67rZU4Uun6YVsdGsy/s320/P1190782.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Kebabs - we made fruit kebabs, but if you're learning at home you could make a whole meal of it! Yum! Remember that we all learn best by doing, so try to find (safe) ways for your child to help. Can they cut the fruit or veggies that are going on the kebab? I used plastic drink stirrers for ours so the children could safely put food on and take it off. Get creative!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_TCAPCZuB7YIAoaNtnxKcG8RrQ_glMTiqxDMCNq21eLLRdUGnKimdOuqUInOLX2QpNFI5goNowXBrs1N5ATLGN8CfOxiDYmmRZ5phKw2n-KJ2yU2WVSPCZERhbWMomQYS-v8L2kw6Sn0/s2048/P1020872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_TCAPCZuB7YIAoaNtnxKcG8RrQ_glMTiqxDMCNq21eLLRdUGnKimdOuqUInOLX2QpNFI5goNowXBrs1N5ATLGN8CfOxiDYmmRZ5phKw2n-KJ2yU2WVSPCZERhbWMomQYS-v8L2kw6Sn0/s320/P1020872.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Komodo dragons, kookaburras, koalas and kangaroos - can you take a field trip to the zoo to see any animals that start with K? Can you visit a Japanese Garden with a koi pond? Or head to a grocery store looking for kiwi fruit?<br /></div></div><p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiRH63ZkbQeXDgnfVRc02hZhTPNLDDBps8OUuA_qGukMXlXzkYfE6Cws3iTGvZDuOqA9SvwYsXzFotmZFZBXxyPI62ioLs3ZdEwQSysj41_BvmjBzms0dM_h_Iq126EX1bK_RLJJqX8uv/s1152/letter+K+koi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiRH63ZkbQeXDgnfVRc02hZhTPNLDDBps8OUuA_qGukMXlXzkYfE6Cws3iTGvZDuOqA9SvwYsXzFotmZFZBXxyPI62ioLs3ZdEwQSysj41_BvmjBzms0dM_h_Iq126EX1bK_RLJJqX8uv/s320/letter+K+koi.jpg" /></a></div>We found a koi pond at the zoo, and bought fish food so we could feed them. There's something very calming about just watching them - and who couldn't use a few moments of calm? <p></p><p>If you want to follow up by painting the koi, take some photos and also talk about the colors of the koi. They're usually shades of yellow, orange, red, black, white and grey. Talk about how their bodies curve, notice the fins sticking out, and the eyes you can just barely see on the sides of their heads - all the features your child will get to draw for themselves. I used <a href="https://artprojectsforkids.org/draw-a-koi-fish/" target="_blank">this wonderful step by step tutorial</a>, and was amazed at the gorgeous art work even 3 and 4 year old children can create!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7OO9Tx91Bd8qO9X-pjUBDrEhpAntdeuS9v89NSPCjk2jzEsofNr4LdIxJht9X4burnsaKTG9smadM2HcVTwcR-FMq3-pGci_dgUHznYICkp_u1fBNmiWW0CX5MOKRzdwy4UdsgVO37LS/s2048/P1190788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7OO9Tx91Bd8qO9X-pjUBDrEhpAntdeuS9v89NSPCjk2jzEsofNr4LdIxJht9X4burnsaKTG9smadM2HcVTwcR-FMq3-pGci_dgUHznYICkp_u1fBNmiWW0CX5MOKRzdwy4UdsgVO37LS/s320/P1190788.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOz-dBnv30A49IEhRJRzEjME6UxFLaWzSxEnkhx_vHSe_lyJ7uS1DI78nQ6epmUil8asEytOrpC1MPU-hX3gJgIzGREEvRm21cdBggt4eQLuwTEPKYsKK0fX5qw9ITw1q_IJ3A4RBDgQW/s2048/P1190807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOz-dBnv30A49IEhRJRzEjME6UxFLaWzSxEnkhx_vHSe_lyJ7uS1DI78nQ6epmUil8asEytOrpC1MPU-hX3gJgIzGREEvRm21cdBggt4eQLuwTEPKYsKK0fX5qw9ITw1q_IJ3A4RBDgQW/s2048/P1190807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjAr7uCgIW7PsrzsSptM1HM0L42RJ4tWOiZulOvZUearhHwUpuJPuhxx2BUoEcq5xz-aSkBwjXI0Xik_k7tu9mpoPdmC4J_Ae1He39YrhE6BkL4ynGd3BxHj25g0yH4bkmw_-5mHX9rQZ/s2048/P1190789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjAr7uCgIW7PsrzsSptM1HM0L42RJ4tWOiZulOvZUearhHwUpuJPuhxx2BUoEcq5xz-aSkBwjXI0Xik_k7tu9mpoPdmC4J_Ae1He39YrhE6BkL4ynGd3BxHj25g0yH4bkmw_-5mHX9rQZ/s320/P1190789.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOz-dBnv30A49IEhRJRzEjME6UxFLaWzSxEnkhx_vHSe_lyJ7uS1DI78nQ6epmUil8asEytOrpC1MPU-hX3gJgIzGREEvRm21cdBggt4eQLuwTEPKYsKK0fX5qw9ITw1q_IJ3A4RBDgQW/s320/P1190807.JPG" width="320" /></div><p>For some fun math learning, I created this counting and addition resource full of koalas, kangaroos, kookaburras and lots of other Australian animals. The count and clip cards are a sneaky way to get in some fine motor practice (opening the pegs), and the counting and addition mats support young math learners by making the math concrete (rather than just an abstract concept). You can find it in <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Australian-Animals-Counting-and-Addition-2771473" target="_blank">my TeachersPayTeaches store</a> if you'd like it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Australian-Animals-Counting-and-Addition-2771473" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1685" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLnFZEUBQ8UC7Lik8jhmCMJTWQRojEvMeKJgN2YZX_PslqpeYKgMfgRqRal0rfIv7R37Plruvasck0-ppwupgCvvcAQxgwWCo7rIDz3t0rhVlhEqtmFI_Z9J408tY5bHZMS-scWHgr95pM/s320/P1430492c.JPG" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Candy doesn't start with K, but KitKat and kisses do, and you KNOW those will get your child's attention! I like to hide a mini KitKat or chocolate kiss in the toy kitchen for each child to find, and to keep the wrapper to go on our letter Kk pages.<br /></p><p>Of course, you know we have to make hand or foot print art! Here are our kingfishers and koalas!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAxeTte9pAQGzeG-jMtgZiKfl0_dZ4cQ9hyphenhyphendICqC946sxJfcKPoyGWTkjwNudgeUfemd1wKfNOIb65iALGRm1yz0Ftnu0x1GVyL0wPFdSleg3UA-ExdNKS_twhJYg-nfsxJmOhedcDQYN/s1152/letter+K+handprints.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAxeTte9pAQGzeG-jMtgZiKfl0_dZ4cQ9hyphenhyphendICqC946sxJfcKPoyGWTkjwNudgeUfemd1wKfNOIb65iALGRm1yz0Ftnu0x1GVyL0wPFdSleg3UA-ExdNKS_twhJYg-nfsxJmOhedcDQYN/w334-h400/letter+K+handprints.jpg" width="334" /></a></div>To make the kingfisher you'll need to paint your child's foot half blue and half orange. When it's dry they can add a torn paper branch, wiggle eyes, a skinny triangle beak, and little bird feet.<p></p><p>To make the koala have your child glue a paper tree along the side of the page, and a branch coming off it near the bottom of the page. Paint their hand grey, and print it in the crook of the branch, with the fingers printing onto the tree to look like the koalas legs holding on. They can add a head and ears, and when it's dry add features and torn paper "leaves" in the tree. Too cute!<br /></p><p>I have to admit, I'm really quite pleased with the letter Kk crafts that I came up with - they both have movable pieces! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sFF9ZM134IfRFJ5FdQU4nYumcVpiKtvoYghOIehhbFC4qqRB3aS-jU239HN1y-MCZ_SjgvB6OhVyfnd8rAFi2Fj4kLKAJhy-DAZe3uqrL4_VruoXP0i_E3XJjJfw12xaRT7M75aAPzpq/s2048/P1190779a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sFF9ZM134IfRFJ5FdQU4nYumcVpiKtvoYghOIehhbFC4qqRB3aS-jU239HN1y-MCZ_SjgvB6OhVyfnd8rAFi2Fj4kLKAJhy-DAZe3uqrL4_VruoXP0i_E3XJjJfw12xaRT7M75aAPzpq/s320/P1190779a.JPG" /></a></div>The joey kangaroo can be slipped in and out of the mother's pouch, which goes well with the song I made up to teach the kiddos about kangaroos (text below). The lower case k is a king (it has a crown), knows karate (check out the belt) AND it kicks! Check it out in this quick video:<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzefb2fvMX0ZjmGz9Kyul5GLr0Y2vldj5Lq1Da1GYVk2iD1qfg4e6j24CNGA3TvvWKzq4W2Ggcipx6FotdMfg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p><u>The Kangaroo Song</u> by Paula Beckerman, </p><p>(to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus)<br /></p><p>The kangaroo hops up and down, up and down, up and down,</p><p>The kangaroo hops up and down, all around Australia.</p><p>The baby kangaroo is called a joey, called a joey, called a joey,</p><p>The baby kangaroo is called a joey all around Australia.</p><p>The joey kangaroo jumps in and out, in and out, in and out,</p><p>The joey kangaroo jumps in and out of its mummy's pouch.</p><p> I've also created a cute <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Koala-Headband-and-Song-5616936" target="_blank">koala song and headband craft</a>... <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Koala-Headband-and-Song-5616936" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="805" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4m1-LemvQgoI7E0casLCunBYZiS1YyCg8SKXCf5q6FZFRuT_gkaFpS20Jz1srAfsxUDxDadUCIqqEzeFgx5pJ-6bNu487gB6CIReugvArNkRwmcj74xJdDjdIRKwI11UbbaJdW87Q_hB/s320/IMG_2848c.JPG" /></a></div><p>...and for slightly older children, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Koala-Craft-and-Book-non-fiction-reading-and-comprehension-5613151" target="_blank">a koala book</a>! Here's a peak at some of the pages...<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_JsDUNrTLsOMTm6vQdDN5KSGQLVUT2y4vfpr60H-fg6ZGlGvyMgR5BeyMPRN6oiXnM2cYUoVdrMrIIRxlFVly3Vc3YVfaGf2aL7peVA2DVkc9XjUpWoj4S0YC2fk-mAZtxTnsGLgQ9h7/s1959/IMG_E2766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1959" data-original-width="1959" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_JsDUNrTLsOMTm6vQdDN5KSGQLVUT2y4vfpr60H-fg6ZGlGvyMgR5BeyMPRN6oiXnM2cYUoVdrMrIIRxlFVly3Vc3YVfaGf2aL7peVA2DVkc9XjUpWoj4S0YC2fk-mAZtxTnsGLgQ9h7/s320/IMG_E2766.JPG" /></a></div> ... and the adorable koala cover!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Koala-Craft-and-Book-non-fiction-reading-and-comprehension-5613151" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxi0evu7aci7P1ed4vfA5kahMvYnb23YvUjouLoPm15fYU4qrs-Ia-TD21RSiBEjd-KahfCwf01LWaKMwer5voAdHOnuamMKEwTeb7bxKWNoeqLg5MSdKwkPmZsYMWU39S4iBkIV_DU8sL/s320/IMG_E2967.JPG" /></a></div><p>You may also enjoy the picture books you can see in this photo, they're another fun way to add some letter Kk fun to your days.<br /></p><p>Of course the very best thing that starts with Kk is kisses! Remember to shower your little ones with lots of hugs and kisses, and have an awesome week! <br /></p><br />Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-12955547944697428732020-10-25T09:41:00.000-05:002020-10-25T09:41:35.478-05:00Activities That Will Make Your Kids Jump for Joy<p>Are your children ready to jump for joy for letter Jj? Let's see if we can wear them out with lots of fun learning activities!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkI0aOjh0Lc-LegGkhHbVZnvnglldWCc4GvWPBUB5tZMm1N-APh3zBTfhjSGehxF080VUexxH14rFjdnCp34GZsqcm8oaXMqOlFa5qu-PD5Z8IHIa38ZPgFHNSfr9yj0xCD1Y-e9QwhMD/s1152/joyfully+jumping.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkI0aOjh0Lc-LegGkhHbVZnvnglldWCc4GvWPBUB5tZMm1N-APh3zBTfhjSGehxF080VUexxH14rFjdnCp34GZsqcm8oaXMqOlFa5qu-PD5Z8IHIa38ZPgFHNSfr9yj0xCD1Y-e9QwhMD/s320/joyfully+jumping.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I try to make sure our letter Jj learning happens in late October - because this is prime jack-o-lantern time, and we all love Halloween fun! Here are some of the ways I've used jack-o-lanterns over the years to keep my preschool and kindergarten kiddos learning:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5QaeT5qqO63ddJlSdCvS2BG2i-9vsIFVnKfKt6HcJaR0hMPXUnvVXhzOAdE8YSNfsZOLp3NLQIbFy9oA5J2hCd8udUr2DwES0bKVULTR9G2006SRb8G7SGbd0641l_Z1R167lgO_u2hjk/s1152/jackolantern+j.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5QaeT5qqO63ddJlSdCvS2BG2i-9vsIFVnKfKt6HcJaR0hMPXUnvVXhzOAdE8YSNfsZOLp3NLQIbFy9oA5J2hCd8udUr2DwES0bKVULTR9G2006SRb8G7SGbd0641l_Z1R167lgO_u2hjk/s320/jackolantern+j.jpg" /></a></div><br /> -Make an event out of your jack-o-lantern experience - it doesn't have to be just a quick pumpkin carving activity. I like to start a couple of weeks before Halloween with a trip to our favorite pumpkin patch to check out all the "gourd-geous" pumpkins during letter Gg week.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizijHsL3he8K7Pg9lIENH0ik90mlJAywXh5eVYUkzpKPgBwxwjig5NHF00BenJNmtEdNkhXEHonE8QlmM1ZDDZoTsHoOqJDwo1l05jpVVMp7rylYnSJdRkm03lcxmZ3sYezk7mPQfKXpBQ/s2048/P1350431a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizijHsL3he8K7Pg9lIENH0ik90mlJAywXh5eVYUkzpKPgBwxwjig5NHF00BenJNmtEdNkhXEHonE8QlmM1ZDDZoTsHoOqJDwo1l05jpVVMp7rylYnSJdRkm03lcxmZ3sYezk7mPQfKXpBQ/s320/P1350431a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Did you know pumpkins aren't all orange? Sure, that's what we traditionally see in the grocery store every fall, but the children are always fascinated by all the different sizes, shapes and colors (and later flavors) of pumpkins. I always get a lovely variety for a display, and once Halloween is over I cook them all up for pumpkin muffins and pies... read all about that <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2015/09/how-to-roast-pumpkin-and-what-to-do.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2015/11/how-to-make-pumpkin-pie-and-teach-math.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRBOOxWihrzB_7AwU-OxUr2VzFhuA4scWS05I3zyCklTXSJL1LVaXAlycdLGZM9YbB84JPskCdjqBjozgrPDLkXxsVhHu459nHhyphenhyphenxkOxrmNB-rf4bXMJioO3neePgMR3oXBUdVMmRVTf_/s4000/P1180375.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRBOOxWihrzB_7AwU-OxUr2VzFhuA4scWS05I3zyCklTXSJL1LVaXAlycdLGZM9YbB84JPskCdjqBjozgrPDLkXxsVhHu459nHhyphenhyphenxkOxrmNB-rf4bXMJioO3neePgMR3oXBUdVMmRVTf_/s320/P1180375.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p>We bring math into our jack-o-lantern experience by having the children suggest shapes for Jack's features, then voting for each feature, and tallying their responses. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvv3A64K2yZsLDL9QNjJ5IrqtDIP2gaf-cxVhOVxKFfPGlLLfu9lEhb3NxjNUR7KJQECqlvjbxo0TUrUTeg_Ir6zkWhCiwq9-_zO44Qryo__2OdPGKHXHuT-vxGEIBIOrXOcruWMVQ2tjj/s1152/shape+vote+tally.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvv3A64K2yZsLDL9QNjJ5IrqtDIP2gaf-cxVhOVxKFfPGlLLfu9lEhb3NxjNUR7KJQECqlvjbxo0TUrUTeg_Ir6zkWhCiwq9-_zO44Qryo__2OdPGKHXHuT-vxGEIBIOrXOcruWMVQ2tjj/s320/shape+vote+tally.jpg" /></a></div>I do the cutting, but everyone takes turns to come up and help pull out the "guts". You can call it fibrous strands if you want, but my kiddos LOVE that I call it guts - ewwwww!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6yrXhyphenhyphenNk3Jqz5jG7ll5djQ4_0s3HTHja_kI78NBDQNPjBOPlpLx7EGbxqWubUcr8i_ZmbNYhMyR2fk6lYitYl31RBQ6kTRuyMnfacpACzxApXvWuHxNIltjDEdM0mrqn8eTsxC_fB3gg/s2048/P1030467a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6yrXhyphenhyphenNk3Jqz5jG7ll5djQ4_0s3HTHja_kI78NBDQNPjBOPlpLx7EGbxqWubUcr8i_ZmbNYhMyR2fk6lYitYl31RBQ6kTRuyMnfacpACzxApXvWuHxNIltjDEdM0mrqn8eTsxC_fB3gg/s320/P1030467a.JPG" /></a></div>Of course we have to pose with Jack - and leave him on the doorstep. (See how to <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2013/11/what-can-you-do-with-pumpkin-from.html" target="_blank">keep the learning going through the spring in this post</a>)!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauL4yYuvVavSHmcx0DaUKpmGjOLX3n3fFeiQkHc9SfTsA_XzPrUTA0kf73dhh5y1MLwKPtFetM6RTbMtY8odI-TcwjaF_WBT9AcoJ8GtaCcl831-5fLZNKTr3bC1aFkhELCZ9Vc1vG8Jq/s4000/P1190275.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauL4yYuvVavSHmcx0DaUKpmGjOLX3n3fFeiQkHc9SfTsA_XzPrUTA0kf73dhh5y1MLwKPtFetM6RTbMtY8odI-TcwjaF_WBT9AcoJ8GtaCcl831-5fLZNKTr3bC1aFkhELCZ9Vc1vG8Jq/s320/P1190275.JPG" /></a></div> <p></p><p>We keep the talk about shapes going with a simple felt activity, and the children get to create and recreate jack-o-lanterns all week long.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibX61kLykg71NGlv32jHICB6su_N9c2CoPyMnM_rgo8s-tpZQDl_9vYciQ9QjA4QPQ-b13Hpx_Z4nR_kWyJj5eYLtE8bbIHJLfyZ6ewWtwNlRwHrA3_Tt-r-e5iz0sfVPmaUyYKiu_BPqK/s2048/P1360074a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibX61kLykg71NGlv32jHICB6su_N9c2CoPyMnM_rgo8s-tpZQDl_9vYciQ9QjA4QPQ-b13Hpx_Z4nR_kWyJj5eYLtE8bbIHJLfyZ6ewWtwNlRwHrA3_Tt-r-e5iz0sfVPmaUyYKiu_BPqK/s320/P1360074a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p> We work on patterns with pumpkins (not technically jack-o-lanterns, but while we're on the theme let's get in all the math we can!) with a <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pumpkin-Patterns-Math-Center-with-AB-ABC-AAB-ABB-Patterns-2008261?st=103de6ccd3dca0a37fd67499bf795552" target="_blank">math center I made</a>. Here it's in a pocket chart, but it works on a desk top too.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pumpkin-Patterns-Math-Center-with-AB-ABC-AAB-ABB-Patterns-2008261?st=103de6ccd3dca0a37fd67499bf795552" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09EAcU4pUyp2WKz1KneMzEa9ua5NtS_0msnHMVQgBRm4Gh_sFLoXumG4MtVWdDow72H1pdulT74o8uAnHAaEXr-RSfYRIjOFr2-ASGXPqtPtM0waGTsetUvJ3S3Y11ZZBxiZGJHNWt3Qf/s320/IMG_E3379.JPG" /></a></div> <p></p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Mini-Eraser-Math-for-Kindergarten-and-Preschool-DISTANCE-LEARNING-4877352" target="_blank">These math activities</a> include jack-o-lanterns, along with lots of other fun Halloween themes, and we LOVE using the mini erasers from the Target Dollar Spot to complete them!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERZWbWU0J_GAE-BfITBBNSJj_3wIODSkuVBGIjdEDa5vmRgbxJSPdDZTpsRRW4IglfNI1eDTjuZXDrrkaCAqMUJRl1rfpIqSY2Qgx82BatqMRqnFgtxIYZL9b2XkVVrwaGQntHG44P1Vd/s2048/IMG_9885a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1825" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERZWbWU0J_GAE-BfITBBNSJj_3wIODSkuVBGIjdEDa5vmRgbxJSPdDZTpsRRW4IglfNI1eDTjuZXDrrkaCAqMUJRl1rfpIqSY2Qgx82BatqMRqnFgtxIYZL9b2XkVVrwaGQntHG44P1Vd/s320/IMG_9885a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We mix yellow and red paint to make our orange paintings, and get a fine motor workout cutting and pasting features on our creations.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJH0eO5Iwqw-ZSDMGfQhBhxNnL89VBJLi9SHZcv3mm6KG6L5clGk1HX4DJ3L-pTKSOWHkatuC2b5oAhWOQWiIe2z2jM6B2ykTZHAyN7xqUH_3hUG1xWsWRAVWOdhGqVXQMRrOvZNUidyaZ/s2048/P1190668a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvgIQpm5Yx4JYjuqT_wdMWd-vWQfHs7SG98caK3wfplLyWsIZ616n8yI5EoQITbTTDCDrpiJSCBrmd7d_L1UOMJDsSpTmkiZppUQYU9iR-sZdugxPd3YyDaANMpkOgXu82JWyTT0rIRfu/s2048/P1190722.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1624" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvgIQpm5Yx4JYjuqT_wdMWd-vWQfHs7SG98caK3wfplLyWsIZ616n8yI5EoQITbTTDCDrpiJSCBrmd7d_L1UOMJDsSpTmkiZppUQYU9iR-sZdugxPd3YyDaANMpkOgXu82JWyTT0rIRfu/s320/P1190722.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtwvbDsSPK-V2URkxZhRjZvVMkeRQaysHy0Av_sRsLkGD5L7hJ5CWCNUpwHsqAFQI3Dn8qpkeF0PMpC4CwQrJNksI8DzCZmthi08f9M7ZCizeD6a5z-uFUeT_NKArFkPV5KPYJNSZhzk0/s2048/P1190726.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1569" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtwvbDsSPK-V2URkxZhRjZvVMkeRQaysHy0Av_sRsLkGD5L7hJ5CWCNUpwHsqAFQI3Dn8qpkeF0PMpC4CwQrJNksI8DzCZmthi08f9M7ZCizeD6a5z-uFUeT_NKArFkPV5KPYJNSZhzk0/s320/P1190726.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7PP_3QC8Rv2KF9bSWRwXbodA4EiDzQtkS-oaD0JtsAeD6tN5czjovhXhPnqlG3VyJAEBTBQpdWS66AKzflSFNrCNoHs1e5xuz7cKVa2n9IKjTlQj0xbafh39995F_p3Kv3AwgyhsR_-q/s2048/P1190725.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1621" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7PP_3QC8Rv2KF9bSWRwXbodA4EiDzQtkS-oaD0JtsAeD6tN5czjovhXhPnqlG3VyJAEBTBQpdWS66AKzflSFNrCNoHs1e5xuz7cKVa2n9IKjTlQj0xbafh39995F_p3Kv3AwgyhsR_-q/s320/P1190725.JPG" /></a></div><p> </p><p>Are your littles jumping for joy yet? No? Try digging out all the jewellery you're willing to let them play with (Mardi Gras beads and plastic jewels are great for this), then turn on some jazz and jump for joy to jazz in your jewellery...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjws_BMZiqrrEQavgr0Xw4YFpA0b1m2ux-1NGD4fypLGonggubatwmDylYjnVQPLFzUhoQiqB5FhBgEF914_qRKBUo-y19C5zF2NuhZ0hxIKcR_bQTsig1Y-VhPu1kMVq9hKDlOS_9l1ZPe/s2048/P1360182.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1641" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjws_BMZiqrrEQavgr0Xw4YFpA0b1m2ux-1NGD4fypLGonggubatwmDylYjnVQPLFzUhoQiqB5FhBgEF914_qRKBUo-y19C5zF2NuhZ0hxIKcR_bQTsig1Y-VhPu1kMVq9hKDlOS_9l1ZPe/s320/P1360182.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>...or head to the zoo and look for animals that jump.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZV6sMHL0YZYvcMWJvHN7JkcF6jCSXaqjkxCH7xTwUm3suQ9FMi0M5KrM9Nd_bLxAtzar6m3VJpUR0rpCnah7_PxgKPInuu9tGP29eYLgiXj2AFHvY5bCgSPGjMbLtTvjNhvnUPyVWFea/s2048/P1170284a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZV6sMHL0YZYvcMWJvHN7JkcF6jCSXaqjkxCH7xTwUm3suQ9FMi0M5KrM9Nd_bLxAtzar6m3VJpUR0rpCnah7_PxgKPInuu9tGP29eYLgiXj2AFHvY5bCgSPGjMbLtTvjNhvnUPyVWFea/s320/P1170284a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Since J is also for jelly, and learning to write our letters is on the agenda, I introduce writing J with a little jelly on a plate. We start by using our pinky fingers - which is sign language for the letter Jj! They'll practice a lot when it's a matter of writing the J then licking their fingers, then repeating the process.... yum!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTAqWAKEAFJ46okSN55wi_hXgDpqyzCFncpWob1qvke0_DVoSrqrJHjBZtQn4qI8fMschlldAH471j3Bi9zJ7KfdTk5ttfqMG4HSokl2JAcb8aTk-3W2wrgT-tivmsbGK0YmD9NnYdAJ6/s1408/P1360184.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTAqWAKEAFJ46okSN55wi_hXgDpqyzCFncpWob1qvke0_DVoSrqrJHjBZtQn4qI8fMschlldAH471j3Bi9zJ7KfdTk5ttfqMG4HSokl2JAcb8aTk-3W2wrgT-tivmsbGK0YmD9NnYdAJ6/s320/P1360184.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We make our upper case J by adding an orange jack-o-lantern on a green letter J, and cover the lower case j with lots of jewels.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAjtqxROaJKMNn2IZqFF7YQS7kXW9bjomZHkEvlzsGX8F9z_ncgKGMkt226t7QGjUZSHJJJAl-9UctzOUfT-X-2IYl_6MOUee3sdfEnjvIro9Ot9mL2ijVMjGYaby4PfI1uidNxZxhieH/s2048/IMG_4290.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAjtqxROaJKMNn2IZqFF7YQS7kXW9bjomZHkEvlzsGX8F9z_ncgKGMkt226t7QGjUZSHJJJAl-9UctzOUfT-X-2IYl_6MOUee3sdfEnjvIro9Ot9mL2ijVMjGYaby4PfI1uidNxZxhieH/s320/IMG_4290.JPG" /></a></div> <p></p><p>What are YOUR favorite activities for letter Jj? Comment here, or tag me in your social media posts: @paulabeckerman2399 on Instagram, and Paula's Primary Classroom on FaceBook. I can't wait to see all the fun things you do!<br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-73140243298011590852020-10-18T08:47:00.002-05:002020-10-18T10:05:54.294-05:00Everything you need to know about the letter Ii<p> It's pretty simple really - letter Ii is for ice cream. What more could you possibly need?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsMAolATSM4-v-U5rvnbOJ4qEvEZqBCFkTXsDOlNgvdxPy6qzkQTfBbk2aq6KfF2ou9B0oB-4SoGIM1jMAueqlTLjjWJq5qRDJOn_UwxQDa1jg3jC60ZPkK4MItLHwqVbRbP-SppKQHQ6/s1440/letter+I+big+pin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsMAolATSM4-v-U5rvnbOJ4qEvEZqBCFkTXsDOlNgvdxPy6qzkQTfBbk2aq6KfF2ou9B0oB-4SoGIM1jMAueqlTLjjWJq5qRDJOn_UwxQDa1jg3jC60ZPkK4MItLHwqVbRbP-SppKQHQ6/w266-h400/letter+I+big+pin.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><p>Okay, I'll admit, there's more to it than that, <b>but,</b> if you include ice cream in your letter Ii learning this week, I can almost guarantee your child will be thrilled!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOu2kkBZwDrnqLeSYzrXnPav4YZINRsHLceQ8dstvjnm_Vh0HjhLe3xErfp1J_gSJVIa1lrndcdO0ka9_WDZasWN74JClO1w4By0W8XeD8oTJNVS4Ei1xddSkPwvY8j1SsmRPx-6F6ow82/s1152/Ice+cream+for+I.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOu2kkBZwDrnqLeSYzrXnPav4YZINRsHLceQ8dstvjnm_Vh0HjhLe3xErfp1J_gSJVIa1lrndcdO0ka9_WDZasWN74JClO1w4By0W8XeD8oTJNVS4Ei1xddSkPwvY8j1SsmRPx-6F6ow82/s320/Ice+cream+for+I.jpg" /></a></div>There are SO many ways to add ice cream to your learning: you could take a field trip to an ice cream parlor, and find the letter Ii in the signage. YUM! Look how lower case I kind of looks like a cone with a dot of ice cream on top!<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHX1SmnA49nWkzsre01DiBfQ-fk70lNZ85BLdtcXrfBBKsoUASyXC_30gAEkRlZr91-7HEsy7GpE5lTb-zeXKiRdtEf1fz4axM0q6xx5bmA0Nxkuea-5t6MJnm0z2uaksDBdvSCM20rkHb/s994/IMG_3903a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHX1SmnA49nWkzsre01DiBfQ-fk70lNZ85BLdtcXrfBBKsoUASyXC_30gAEkRlZr91-7HEsy7GpE5lTb-zeXKiRdtEf1fz4axM0q6xx5bmA0Nxkuea-5t6MJnm0z2uaksDBdvSCM20rkHb/s320/IMG_3903a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>You could make home made ice cream. There's some measuring involved, plus reading the recipe, and the science of using salt to keep the ice frozen longer. <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2015/04/ice-cream.html">This post includes my favorite ice cream recipe.</a><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6Zg0Iimu_N8zFZcylf9GbjLG7x4vB5TXvgQrA_eQqa3cKHoFwUc28x9WknlRSI_QTfGdQ1vUVo8ILbojR3wvjKMvSuQwYcfJttEeGYGMEmIStYQa_nhhV8o3yk3GRb7aOwIsZ10ZEV07/s2048/P1000826a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1841" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6Zg0Iimu_N8zFZcylf9GbjLG7x4vB5TXvgQrA_eQqa3cKHoFwUc28x9WknlRSI_QTfGdQ1vUVo8ILbojR3wvjKMvSuQwYcfJttEeGYGMEmIStYQa_nhhV8o3yk3GRb7aOwIsZ10ZEV07/s320/P1000826a.JPG" /></a></div><br />You could pick up a different flavors and predict which each family member will like the best, and make a graph about it - and then taste the flavors and find out which really is each person's favorite.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWl2iKVbmDqeNrDVX02GAWJGwg7skxlhoVaNF9J3t1Hbna5TSqQbDrwy9zn3PYX3gmkSO8J4oz6o8QnKxjSNoOvfWIdFSvnbJyAkrRi2d-obDNbCNwKdsN7Z8sAkQlnPpXdncZ7neK1l8/s2048/P1180792.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWl2iKVbmDqeNrDVX02GAWJGwg7skxlhoVaNF9J3t1Hbna5TSqQbDrwy9zn3PYX3gmkSO8J4oz6o8QnKxjSNoOvfWIdFSvnbJyAkrRi2d-obDNbCNwKdsN7Z8sAkQlnPpXdncZ7neK1l8/s320/P1180792.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Z13d2X0QVa10BoVXL3u5F9YyDUWKieey5kQ2gm15S_bQqtPGZhABAequbAwF7KMWLCtHm-vMTcdxuER51GfaHUH5hQ3yShfhg-5ptKx7L9A0aMT02nHIYVZ455TMSAtt8TVXR2UZt9WK/s2048/P1000841a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1916" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Z13d2X0QVa10BoVXL3u5F9YyDUWKieey5kQ2gm15S_bQqtPGZhABAequbAwF7KMWLCtHm-vMTcdxuER51GfaHUH5hQ3yShfhg-5ptKx7L9A0aMT02nHIYVZ455TMSAtt8TVXR2UZt9WK/s320/P1000841a.JPG" /></a></div>Add a fine motor aspect by finger painting ice creams - we made our paint with half shaving cream and half paint, which has a lovely airy texture - even when it dries!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ueuXSW-lbdje1i9RFy9sL8-D42fFJ7A0Re5YrqtYsbfcOqUHrdWgf3NVAVIbNgIkBpnFfKy0BDxqCNIexAouFh8kO4Wrvmn4qt5qXuyRJ4SaNo__0CoIuhob0K72NKaV2eJ6UNPpe0jl/s2048/P1180817.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ueuXSW-lbdje1i9RFy9sL8-D42fFJ7A0Re5YrqtYsbfcOqUHrdWgf3NVAVIbNgIkBpnFfKy0BDxqCNIexAouFh8kO4Wrvmn4qt5qXuyRJ4SaNo__0CoIuhob0K72NKaV2eJ6UNPpe0jl/s320/P1180817.JPG" /></a></div><p>We also make a hand print I is for ice cream, with confetti for sprinkles:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrFASHevvCYf99hyve2m5b4Vx6rmiMglLgZR0ITYZvbX7cGhqHHxbarX_xmO4uYmvYJmGvIdHxpnc7yKafLwzgQkxQpSePdA9x_aCJ_Zy_zA1pm-DVCVXa8e57KuqjXkxXUPLPtQAt7wJ/s2048/P1190029.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1617" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrFASHevvCYf99hyve2m5b4Vx6rmiMglLgZR0ITYZvbX7cGhqHHxbarX_xmO4uYmvYJmGvIdHxpnc7yKafLwzgQkxQpSePdA9x_aCJ_Zy_zA1pm-DVCVXa8e57KuqjXkxXUPLPtQAt7wJ/s320/P1190029.JPG" /></a></div>Since we've now clearly established that I is for ice cream, why not make a letter craft about it?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0etT7bs47FhErJRCFts2XHBYfEisSzMbuV8QuCz-ivygBv0lP92XvRk0vwmstcb61s77ttyDYwlww5pg5kS7yWc2zG0H3XwhOvMCLr7w221zcwrTdDUYBVLv7p9mofkE_H3_kLCAAKoQ/s2048/P1360075.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0etT7bs47FhErJRCFts2XHBYfEisSzMbuV8QuCz-ivygBv0lP92XvRk0vwmstcb61s77ttyDYwlww5pg5kS7yWc2zG0H3XwhOvMCLr7w221zcwrTdDUYBVLv7p9mofkE_H3_kLCAAKoQ/s320/P1360075.JPG" /></a></div>As you can see, we also made lower case letter i is for inch worms - so we learned the inch worm song and checked our marigolds to see if we could find any. (We didn't, but it was fun to look!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJ1_EKDiUsipEiTxQaHSLwQ9rwC4S-3t-1hSCAWVjFKHs_iL_yV_9uv9cjbqtGjcNRcWzmaZcZzfX5IGZY5Z0INt0tmq-zdoPUz6x9zNbL9Cj-nlom_6vLdIW11QizsgiIb9rkhYLCkfv/s2048/P1190008.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJ1_EKDiUsipEiTxQaHSLwQ9rwC4S-3t-1hSCAWVjFKHs_iL_yV_9uv9cjbqtGjcNRcWzmaZcZzfX5IGZY5Z0INt0tmq-zdoPUz6x9zNbL9Cj-nlom_6vLdIW11QizsgiIb9rkhYLCkfv/s320/P1190008.JPG" /></a></div><p>Our last ice cream related activity is our sensory bin. I save the empty tubs from our ice cream tasting, wash them, and add them to a huge tub of pompons for pretend ice cream. Add a few scoops, bowls, or empty sprinkle containers, and you have a fun way to work those finger muscles while pretending you're making ice cream!</p><p>It's possible you need more ideas for letter Ii week, so here are a couple of other ways to explore Ii. Make symmetrical iris paintings:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5irzl3-NCFHlZfnP703G8IO5jh2tXzdtxD156hXFp0pSE-qvLbqJYkXWK1Ob7TrR3RzEDBIpou8TJpKjJprZuu35aglr-EHv7y3bal23BGhht74RhxPw_eYNC7s2hIRzU3oNsth9euKMI/s1152/Irises+for+I.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5irzl3-NCFHlZfnP703G8IO5jh2tXzdtxD156hXFp0pSE-qvLbqJYkXWK1Ob7TrR3RzEDBIpou8TJpKjJprZuu35aglr-EHv7y3bal23BGhht74RhxPw_eYNC7s2hIRzU3oNsth9euKMI/s320/Irises+for+I.jpg" /></a></div>It's easy to do, just fold your paper in half, add a drop of each of 3 or 4 colors of paint right in the fold line, then close the paper. Have your child rub and rub the place on the fold where the paint is, then open the paper back up. This is a great time to talk about symmetry, and start looking for things that look the same on one side as the other (like faces, bodies, and even the letter Ii)! If your child enjoys this activity, I have to say that a collection of the paintings makes a stunning art display!<p></p><p>Ii is also for instruments. I've always had groups of preschool children - so I don't offer kazoos or flutes or anything that goes in their mouths. There are plenty of fun percussion instruments - those that you bang on or shake!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KBCaU4hKPR3UVpmeX_34zvFKlqhyphenhyphenHyMgFGqBYCwDQ7bFk7kpRHW5l7xud428iGVHKLyFBMJHM2b77Ywp5FU8hd659MWvazHlQgLCHU2kMT-5vVmosIlTvpLo0dydJ_vPA_wrnOOBl3qS/s2048/P1340007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KBCaU4hKPR3UVpmeX_34zvFKlqhyphenhyphenHyMgFGqBYCwDQ7bFk7kpRHW5l7xud428iGVHKLyFBMJHM2b77Ywp5FU8hd659MWvazHlQgLCHU2kMT-5vVmosIlTvpLo0dydJ_vPA_wrnOOBl3qS/s320/P1340007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlRglk2jfipyGZLlH8h7QTI1JWIVl1kQDcrCPoy-7ufCNzbYYnwNYA7WoCm3OATbmDD8zrajvUEW3L6ZM_yeI-J9EP8-u_2o1vkiDJ10LrD48TcAerJywsJWCj0vyqgirflep64K-thax/s2048/P1010353a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlRglk2jfipyGZLlH8h7QTI1JWIVl1kQDcrCPoy-7ufCNzbYYnwNYA7WoCm3OATbmDD8zrajvUEW3L6ZM_yeI-J9EP8-u_2o1vkiDJ10LrD48TcAerJywsJWCj0vyqgirflep64K-thax/s320/P1010353a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>It's also easy to make your own instruments - an inverted pot and a wooden spoon makes a good drum, a small container with a lid can be filled with small items to make a shaker, and you can make a kazoo with a piece of wax paper and a comb - go ahead and search it, you'll be amazed how easy it is!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TDLjURxcZ0rFT6-lWvb3m0OvOB9u_Hc-sKDCQL24Wk_kmbtbtqAtXibwhMf-fmQOoKNUi8e1IHDeBiiWriBi9kEXwDsjI7UyIfUsHR2kpn6aREEfK372Pt7uNTYJlz28p3rv4jD68Qhj/s1152/Slide2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TDLjURxcZ0rFT6-lWvb3m0OvOB9u_Hc-sKDCQL24Wk_kmbtbtqAtXibwhMf-fmQOoKNUi8e1IHDeBiiWriBi9kEXwDsjI7UyIfUsHR2kpn6aREEfK372Pt7uNTYJlz28p3rv4jD68Qhj/w334-h400/Slide2.JPG" width="334" /></a></div><p></p><p>Finally, if it's hot when you're learning about letter Ii, add some ice! (If it's cold, check out <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2017/01/painting-on-ice.html" target="_blank">this post </a>with wintery ideas.) I like to freeze water in empty recyclable containers (if they break I won't be sad), and then put it in a sensory table outside on a hot day - you don't even have to get the ice out of the containers to keep the children occupied! Figuring out how to get the ice out can be part of the fun. I've seen children stack and build with ice blocks...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iakyFRDvxQt427w-ZAZPAJMAV89X1HwGVFtR5ZfZ9BeNHeTTxhRbcC_KkZjCPDx-pH9qrpuUoXVkMsc1wsnw6PvYITuTxWJ9a1p0hvQH-8MBmp60nw_ljcjD0DiMpIgSW8s1EFqdJgdZ/s2048/P1020070A.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iakyFRDvxQt427w-ZAZPAJMAV89X1HwGVFtR5ZfZ9BeNHeTTxhRbcC_KkZjCPDx-pH9qrpuUoXVkMsc1wsnw6PvYITuTxWJ9a1p0hvQH-8MBmp60nw_ljcjD0DiMpIgSW8s1EFqdJgdZ/s320/P1020070A.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3JV0OIkLWoRyCjDHVoQPnSbfHB9RqV16-se_P1vkyandUyeHDnTCsSbd9R6TVtk12k3cCzGQbsYuVZbaMeMhG-wX6g-YyIxUMIxI3yn5wpORBbiK0sORrURdBl9IfWyW6h2HWBlKh_-6/s2048/P1000976a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3JV0OIkLWoRyCjDHVoQPnSbfHB9RqV16-se_P1vkyandUyeHDnTCsSbd9R6TVtk12k3cCzGQbsYuVZbaMeMhG-wX6g-YyIxUMIxI3yn5wpORBbiK0sORrURdBl9IfWyW6h2HWBlKh_-6/s320/P1000976a.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>... <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2017/01/polar-bears.html" target="_blank">add some polar bears, seals and whales to make your own "Arctic ocean"</a>, or freeze toys into the ice blocks for students to free from the ice:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC81jrqpzKNYWlVhhXPwruKyJDo1D33WeIcu9cCqLySbHGR_Jgzr2kHeww_rqAR6BYQvv64uSMudVsRYtZqlj83Ev_so0xP_IelVIjwFFLNDBhTng3ObF48F8a-PFvngC1cdYFGxfRxUNt/s2048/P1310963a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC81jrqpzKNYWlVhhXPwruKyJDo1D33WeIcu9cCqLySbHGR_Jgzr2kHeww_rqAR6BYQvv64uSMudVsRYtZqlj83Ev_so0xP_IelVIjwFFLNDBhTng3ObF48F8a-PFvngC1cdYFGxfRxUNt/s320/P1310963a.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitz5ba_MhphWxGv6Wv_7_l46gb2SIaj76taptLLQxPy4s1iYgkVt_0uWHxdH5Tk6RhGbjLAJOueEqr_m6v_TKKiSO8ULnv5lT5Se-tiO_o8QDITil3sh0AMYyW2JY0Mkw1i1VclvRyc0C1/s2048/P1320010.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1367" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitz5ba_MhphWxGv6Wv_7_l46gb2SIaj76taptLLQxPy4s1iYgkVt_0uWHxdH5Tk6RhGbjLAJOueEqr_m6v_TKKiSO8ULnv5lT5Se-tiO_o8QDITil3sh0AMYyW2JY0Mkw1i1VclvRyc0C1/s320/P1320010.JPG" /></a></div><p>For the best effect, freeze this block in stages: put in a little water and a couple of toys (or flowers, or whatever you come up with), wait until that layer is frozen, then add another layer. You can build this up with as many or as few layers as you want, the block shown in the pictures above kept a group of 10 children occupied for almost an hour!</p><p>One more fun variation on ice play is to color your ice. I make my own water colors to add to the water before I freeze it by soaking a dried up marker in a little water overnight. All the remaining color in the marker leeches out, making some intensely colored water, which freezes into some gorgeous ice blocks! You can even make layers in different colors - let your child help you imagine all the possibilities! (Read more about<a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2014/07/were-melting-colorful-ice.html" target="_blank"> ice play in this post</a> from July 2014).<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGFg5HF_zDThjZcSxinNiub5lnC2LHPqUYpnPZ8w4c-hsY_j1rF0MhTsZdxPWL09lY6_I3bsqR3nEqG4Ulw6U8aYqnlsAPkeA9X1CBeLAkwZMv27NJqJfgnfE57z7c4Ic3HJx8Ty2b4ga/s2048/P1310945a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGFg5HF_zDThjZcSxinNiub5lnC2LHPqUYpnPZ8w4c-hsY_j1rF0MhTsZdxPWL09lY6_I3bsqR3nEqG4Ulw6U8aYqnlsAPkeA9X1CBeLAkwZMv27NJqJfgnfE57z7c4Ic3HJx8Ty2b4ga/s320/P1310945a.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Okay, I guess ice cream really isn't EVERYTHING you need to know about the letter Ii - but it sure is a fun place to start! I hope you and your littles have a lot of fun with these ideas, and I would LOVE to see pictures of all you get up to. If you post pictures online, please please tag me @paulabeckerman2399 on Instagram, or Paula's Primary Classroom on FB. Have an awesome week!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-45596977286670287462020-10-11T08:02:00.001-05:002020-10-11T08:02:02.427-05:00How to make a Haunted House Letter H<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQea_quuaTeH8RN1xhl8fRkab3XFEiu0v54yjhVFvqLXVuY9881CqmhgUB2Kkjeq3_jsTAIKK-L0mgWU9j7JTiO8ycIX72lzfx1DUYQ77ngXLBL5vHQ9v4pf4hxzEKcIS__6OCup6NTaBV/s1440/Letter+H+blog+pic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQea_quuaTeH8RN1xhl8fRkab3XFEiu0v54yjhVFvqLXVuY9881CqmhgUB2Kkjeq3_jsTAIKK-L0mgWU9j7JTiO8ycIX72lzfx1DUYQ77ngXLBL5vHQ9v4pf4hxzEKcIS__6OCup6NTaBV/w266-h400/Letter+H+blog+pic.jpg" width="266" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What could be better for a Halloween letter study than H - for haunted house?! </div><p></p><p>That's right, this week we're going to start with our letter crafts! I like to use black and purple paper to make our Haunted Houses, to go along with the Halloween feel. You'll also need some Halloween cut outs - foam stickers or die cut shapes are easy, and of course scissors and glue. If you have a flying bat shape to hand from the eaves of your house, you'll also need a needle and thread.</p><p>First cut out the uppercase H. Make two pieces of roof with the narrowest part that is as wide as the uprights on your H. Cut some crooked rectangles for doors and windows. <br /></p><p>Fold back about a half inch along the sides of each window, and along the top of each roof piece. Your child will glue only on the folded part, so the windows and doors can hang partly open, and the roof will extend from the house. Add black cats, ghosts and pumpkins behind each window or door, and if you're hanging a bat from the roof, use a needle and thread to attach it. Ta-da! One haunted house for Halloween!</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UzxvkJlBT8s" width="560"></iframe><p>There are a couple of other ways I like to introduce the Hh sound - one is to put things that start with H in a hat, and have the children name them as I pull them out, emphasizing the Hh sound. We lay them on a letter H to help make the connection between the sound and the letter. Items (real or toy) that you might have include horse, hotdog, hats, ham, hammer, hammerhead, hairdryer, hippo and heart. What else can you and your littles find?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQAxE8byMsgej_-pg5ErqAnS-qd0qUCPWKpWGR8hsc-kSZlLDK_nyxW_EYS8DCE6BYpqpp7SsOPI6uYh5yb7_PAR7L0IVOoqquHqIqYM2lOT5OV3i6UTY-Klzg_o4H5MB4Yaea4uY3BFp/s1152/letter+H+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQAxE8byMsgej_-pg5ErqAnS-qd0qUCPWKpWGR8hsc-kSZlLDK_nyxW_EYS8DCE6BYpqpp7SsOPI6uYh5yb7_PAR7L0IVOoqquHqIqYM2lOT5OV3i6UTY-Klzg_o4H5MB4Yaea4uY3BFp/s320/letter+H+.jpg" /></a></div>Another fun way to introduce H is to have students ride a hobby horse around a toy house while wearing a hat - lots of letter H things there! I offer a selection of dress up hats, and let each child take a turn to choose a hat and ride the horse. As they do, we all sing (to the tune of She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain) "Ride a horse around a house and wear a hat. /H/ /H/"<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tmAF4xKZSsn0Qp19cNbnpQb7TO8dY8QzUS6SJNCaapyIae3de0Sqnr57D5MHJ2hvOU52ED0mez1dD1qvQveBqD5nznWg-Xqsa2vXUUjQEVe5cGBgB2xb1tTDXaeOV8eVaWtxyomWUdSS/s1152/ride+a+horse+around+a+house.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tmAF4xKZSsn0Qp19cNbnpQb7TO8dY8QzUS6SJNCaapyIae3de0Sqnr57D5MHJ2hvOU52ED0mez1dD1qvQveBqD5nznWg-Xqsa2vXUUjQEVe5cGBgB2xb1tTDXaeOV8eVaWtxyomWUdSS/s320/ride+a+horse+around+a+house.jpg" /></a></div><br />Don't have a hobby horse? Make one! I've seen hobby horses made with a paper bag stuffed with scrunched up newspaper and a paper towel tube "stick" to ride, but my favorite is a variation on our <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/search?q=unicorn">unicorn craft</a>. You'll need some poster board or other stiff cardboard, and a paint stirrer or ruler, plus yarn for a mane, and whatever craft supplies your child wants to decorate their hobby horse.<p></p><p>Cut out 2 identical horse head shapes (a quick internet search for horse head silhouette brings up lots). Staple them together. Hole punch down the back of the neck where the mane will go (this takes a lot of hand strength and is probably a grown up job). Have your child help you cut 10"-12" lengths of yarn to loop through each hole to create the mane. Draw one eye on each side of the horse head (children almost always want 2 eyes on each face, so you may have some vaguely creepy horses) and let your child color the horse however they see fit. Insert the end of the paint stirrer / ruler and you have your very own hobby horse!</p><p>For math skills this week, compare how heavy things are. Have your child gather items to compare, then hold one item in each hand. Which one do they think is heavier? If you have a balance scale it's easy to have them check to see if they were right. This simple comparison is the beginning of learning to measure!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Weight-Center-Comparing-Weight-with-Common-Classroom-Items-3559879" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrDNdp05TWsqQEJ2CNb1mPxsrRtuZ9Zn1oFMuvrArdbG5NSjaGItAfFeljIimu1oMf-FruvI6nnEs62fxUkqZi96M5YY9FySkDBQVZAkHfNl9ZtWGB6Xg-1Zki6SsZriDURGN1nVoFJkR/s320/heavier+or+lighter.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>If you'd like to use this as a math center <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Weight-Center-Comparing-Weight-with-Common-Classroom-Items-3559879" target="_blank">it's available in my TeachersPayTeachers store</a>, but you can also just compare and explore without the task cards - do what works for you and your little ones! <br /></p><p>For your hand print crafts this week you could go a couple of different ways. Stick with our usual representative hand prints and make a hedgehog or a hippo (that's tissue paper "water" added after the paint is dry)...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Oe8uII2vdas9COIyhRL_S1Frf3uE9x6kN8ba03I4VgeNQwx3e3NN2Cq7WGN2TYD-NRqRi4mu_QtEKsXJK7nEFDkj_2Z6Xca1ehznATPzElPtlX5W5X9IQUf4r0LOtBvESJywxpGaGmxg/s1440/letter+h+handprints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Oe8uII2vdas9COIyhRL_S1Frf3uE9x6kN8ba03I4VgeNQwx3e3NN2Cq7WGN2TYD-NRqRi4mu_QtEKsXJK7nEFDkj_2Z6Xca1ehznATPzElPtlX5W5X9IQUf4r0LOtBvESJywxpGaGmxg/s320/letter+h+handprints.jpg" /></a> <br /></div><p></p><p>...or get into Pop Art and make a <a href="http://artolazzi.blogspot.com/2011/04/handy-andy.html" target="_blank">Warhol style hand print creation from Artolazzi</a>!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJOl0J-7dtm4dVhdJPcCQEVE4aZO3QfXF_scKAb2Wbz9Zy7V9-KSWz8kCgd9kW2SHEDgtN8jKDkVGb8GGYay0iUYivuoa-Gwm0OkC-cMA0M55d0v4Ku2G16De3ZzMGuOZ5bIP5p7d5Ghu/s1440/Warhol+hand+prints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJOl0J-7dtm4dVhdJPcCQEVE4aZO3QfXF_scKAb2Wbz9Zy7V9-KSWz8kCgd9kW2SHEDgtN8jKDkVGb8GGYay0iUYivuoa-Gwm0OkC-cMA0M55d0v4Ku2G16De3ZzMGuOZ5bIP5p7d5Ghu/s320/Warhol+hand+prints.jpg" /></a></div><p>Look up Andy Warhol's work on your computer or in a book, and notice the repetitive prints in bold colors. If you do this project at home try to get all your family members involved - this looks nice with just the 4 hand prints from one person, but put several sets together and it is super impressive! </p><p>- Choose 4-6 colors of paper and stick with them throughout to make a cohesive project.</p><p>- Cut your paper into halves or quarters (halves for adults, quarters for children). Each person needs 4 pieces for the background.</p><p>- Make the paper hands in contrasting colors. Trace a hand on a piece of paper, staple 4 papers together (staples outside of the hand prints so you cut them off), and cut out 4 identical copies of the hand print. </p><p>- Arrange the hand prints on the background papers, making sure to contrast each background and hand. When satisfied, glue them on.</p><p>- Paint your hand black. Make a print on each hand cut out.</p><p>-Arrange the 4 prints in a line or rectangle, and use tape on the back to join them together. </p><p>I didn't invent a cooking project for Hh, and I'm not sure I've done one with my students. (Insert surprised look here, I think I dropped the ball on this one!) Not to worry, if you're enjoying cooking for each letter you may enjoy these <a href="https://www.savoryexperiments.com/no-bake-horse-cookies/" target="_blank">no-cook horse cookies</a> or these "hippo-tatoes".<br /></p><p></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nyFm8Bo0Ksw" width="560"></iframe> </p><p>For more letter h ideas, check out my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/paulasprimaryclassroom/letter-h/" target="_blank">letter h pinterest board</a> too! There are crafts for hippos, hedgehogs and hens, a variation on making your own chia pet for silly hair, mixing paint and bubbles to make gorgeous hydrangeas, blowing paint for hair, plus ideas for Hickory Dickory Dock and Humpty Dumpty!</p><p>I can't wait to see what you get up to this week! Remember to tag me on Instagram @PaulaBeckerman2399 and FaceBook Paula's Primary Classroom if you post pictures, and if you're enjoying my ideas follow me too!</p><p>Have an awesome week everyone!<br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-70550082053245339922020-10-04T08:35:00.003-05:002020-10-04T08:35:00.967-05:00Gg is the greatest for your guy or gal!<p> Here we are in October, looking at the <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2014/10/goodness-gracious-its-g.html" target="_blank">letter Gg</a> - which is GREAT because <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2014/10/gourds-at-greens.html" target="_blank">gourds</a>, goblins, <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2013/10/good-golly-its-letter-g.html" target="_blank">ghosts and googly eyes</a> are all over the place in the weeks before Halloween! Shall we get going?!</p><p>Let's start with one of my all time favorite letter G activities: reading <u>Go Away, Big Green Monster</u> by Ed Emberly, and making our own Big Green Monsters. I've <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2014/10/go-away-big-green-monster.html" target="_blank">blogged about it her</a>e before, but in case you missed it, Big Green Monster disappears one feature at a time as you turn the pages of the book. I love to have my students paint a big green blob face, and add the features on as we reread the book in a small group. Not only are we rereading the book, the children really learn the sequence of the story, and can retell it with me (and without me)! There are lots of color words, and plenty of chances for expressive reading!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsDkQhPKZ0Y-CKANOcVs5Kfzlx_9fWvnmHYv8fqsyZkUn3Pe6QUBSJN3r3HWwXFFQrQAIbLNkkc4TzlgSgxkSyVggNfkMy-UJBlF29EpbYp44jwRz6z8bYdFIzJhSHQ-1YYzNYFw5FP0h/s960/big+green+monsters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsDkQhPKZ0Y-CKANOcVs5Kfzlx_9fWvnmHYv8fqsyZkUn3Pe6QUBSJN3r3HWwXFFQrQAIbLNkkc4TzlgSgxkSyVggNfkMy-UJBlF29EpbYp44jwRz6z8bYdFIzJhSHQ-1YYzNYFw5FP0h/s320/big+green+monsters.jpg" /></a></div><br />Another favorite letter G activity is our Googly Eye pictures and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Class-Book-with-Sight-Words-Googly-Eyes-1468139" target="_blank">class book</a>!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRmp9L-RL3-sStaBvZrkqFLsEIZgSGkEdHLKI6Ut6wU38XItwC9ow1ZidSMLj_Z8k7EQ5VKdUsraxhNo11hvnB5vGvJP0jv8VqCM1bPjqg-WWTS_3GFK1qzF-kcf32yG0WUt1LmbB_fAj/s960/Googly+eyes+pin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRmp9L-RL3-sStaBvZrkqFLsEIZgSGkEdHLKI6Ut6wU38XItwC9ow1ZidSMLj_Z8k7EQ5VKdUsraxhNo11hvnB5vGvJP0jv8VqCM1bPjqg-WWTS_3GFK1qzF-kcf32yG0WUt1LmbB_fAj/s320/Googly+eyes+pin.jpg" /></a></div>Chocolate + being silly + sticking out our tongues + taking photos = fun!<p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This next idea is one I haven't talked about before: making shoe box guitars. A quick YouTube search found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m5oWZixca0" target="_blank">this really cool video</a>, and clearly I'm not going to do it better than PlayKids did! Check it out! <br /></p><p>My area to shine is singing silly songs, and this is one my grandmother sang to me:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZU9Elx1C_48" width="560"></iframe> </p><p>Do YOU know any little girls like this? ;-)</p><p>Want to play games to practice listening for the letter Gg? Check this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-G-Activities-1434763" target="_blank">hands on activity pack out</a> in my TeachersPayTeachers store!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-G-Activities-1434763" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhDkph38SEQEFIzr9K-fvjJjDRQc6ad3asp38UBCK196pKFjNRlERz1vD8GeVQLf3Tz86ai9LeBSqUNbpLxvONqTWCaVMYq5o0bSO4F6INk4Gxc9A87nMP-u2WBRXMGi45lWCtQZ9T8Np/s320/Slide1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-G-Activities-1434763" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREzusO7fngV2P-70pVq0z8v8v2ALfC_YAvj2i0rB8C6pZYfjNTLIUF73lhu1J7BSnAzfwARF7KLAV6wzrMl_dkoWSx-B_Uu4LUEC1mDOlZGt1Oek9AaaPIlrvr9s5S8f1KfiSBTSb_qT5/s320/Slide2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Making hand prints for each letter is a tradition at my preschool, so here are some fun ideas: ghosts, gorillas, and giraffes! Notice that the g in giraffe makes a different sound than it does in the other pictures, and talk about it with your little one. This is the 'soft g' sound, which sounds more like J. Sometimes letters are tricky!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJ1sgz4WRO2StRbtvKCnm5FQLGckIg_nPUuthQCISYq0EFdGML8AnVyB6MYwB1AEfbSLvUcXRECOOLRUsT6Z6IBEwS8-aihEmgmw4NxcwopdRkNXh6jqzz9WO72MMe_l19V9SbZkjE4l-/s1152/good+golly+its+g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJ1sgz4WRO2StRbtvKCnm5FQLGckIg_nPUuthQCISYq0EFdGML8AnVyB6MYwB1AEfbSLvUcXRECOOLRUsT6Z6IBEwS8-aihEmgmw4NxcwopdRkNXh6jqzz9WO72MMe_l19V9SbZkjE4l-/s320/good+golly+its+g.jpg" /></a></div><p>How about cooking? Are you and your little ones enjoying time in the kitchen each week? Cooking involves lots of math concepts like measuring, counting, temperatures and time, so it's a natural way to include math in your days - and even more importantly, as your child learns to cook they are developing life skills! Consider making grilled cheese sandwiches for the letter Gg: your child can spread butter on the bread, and stack the bread and cheese ready to cook. You'll want to do the cooking part until your little ones are old enough to avoid getting burned - but while you're doing that, they can put grapes (another great G food) on the plates, and set the table with the right number of napkins for everyone who is eating. <br /></p><p>Not a grilled cheese fan? Do you like Green Eggs and Ham? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljSip40ArujbmqTYbGLUtoMt0JuR4d2CR00dvMlu6gMGXQXyYwJtWR2aauHZnZH4PTL4Mv3lzAARuftTTSr8hlBsbx7nogBd41QL0fi1nssKxRTwxYZSR4MOkMxqY70m8VsHhy1bCq6rF/s1152/green+eggs+and+ham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljSip40ArujbmqTYbGLUtoMt0JuR4d2CR00dvMlu6gMGXQXyYwJtWR2aauHZnZH4PTL4Mv3lzAARuftTTSr8hlBsbx7nogBd41QL0fi1nssKxRTwxYZSR4MOkMxqY70m8VsHhy1bCq6rF/s320/green+eggs+and+ham.jpg" /></a></div><p>A little green food coloring can change a meal into a book adventure! Add it to your eggs before cooking, and if you fry up some ham, add green food coloring in a little water, and cook it off - the ham will stay green!</p><p>It wouldn't be letter Gg week without getting out the glitter glue! Does your little prefer green or gold? Is it goopy? Or gooey? Either way, it sure is great! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIfAsYosCHd0OJaHJEKhIEkellpy_gWek3gVS0V9yV0TLLLuT3kaR6D1ps7fcQ3CHqPIuk5AMDvNQ0s-7xBbDHvJfwQaKu2PhW8M-d2SFSNIzuJmNsdJiviQEuEq_Lh1UkIxJMbewQ83u/s1440/green+glitter+glue+g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWIfAsYosCHd0OJaHJEKhIEkellpy_gWek3gVS0V9yV0TLLLuT3kaR6D1ps7fcQ3CHqPIuk5AMDvNQ0s-7xBbDHvJfwQaKu2PhW8M-d2SFSNIzuJmNsdJiviQEuEq_Lh1UkIxJMbewQ83u/s320/green+glitter+glue+g.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Finally, I'll leave you with a simple craft project that will have your child talking about primary colors (red, yellow, blue), shapes (circles, squares, rectangles) and counting (gumballs). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1LKAngpAOaIPALx1XNf43GttnXGxMr-5fo_9HDYFfUoYU1kut8G3kteEcS8Ilc4B_6WlKDvlTyJ9FC_MlTtwQJhp2gNJ7_z0Mw8hKXUbMtxZfflVIkFpYCoi37HZB9sZqgVocf-X7MQF/s2048/P1180256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1LKAngpAOaIPALx1XNf43GttnXGxMr-5fo_9HDYFfUoYU1kut8G3kteEcS8Ilc4B_6WlKDvlTyJ9FC_MlTtwQJhp2gNJ7_z0Mw8hKXUbMtxZfflVIkFpYCoi37HZB9sZqgVocf-X7MQF/s320/P1180256.JPG" /></a></div><p> </p><p>Have a good, great, gorgeous week! See you next week for the letter Hh!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQQX4JZN_rXd81wsNDFEQGsGKpVy2ZQG9gYcVxNw2lubToLNSpXeNtncUCdAWCPeB1-0io0CmcoB561QPDaIVP0s8HF5rmt8Y96e-QWqoKve8Pzp0E4_CoSgMABRDEMa5nd53l8CCbJDE/s1800/Paula%2527s+Primary+Classroom+Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQQX4JZN_rXd81wsNDFEQGsGKpVy2ZQG9gYcVxNw2lubToLNSpXeNtncUCdAWCPeB1-0io0CmcoB561QPDaIVP0s8HF5rmt8Y96e-QWqoKve8Pzp0E4_CoSgMABRDEMa5nd53l8CCbJDE/w178-h178/Paula%2527s+Primary+Classroom+Logo.png" width="178" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-78517129797207224002020-09-30T08:34:00.006-05:002020-09-30T08:34:00.338-05:00Fabulous fantastic foot prints for Ff<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtUYRhKiJ5r8bhyr8j8-RImqH0CC2CQCmmpT_LY9ZKZ8X40l3z9qjWVSlE5suRODX8tkdrDeU8-cM07TjPllUtrn_W-L68FUScrh6ZMzF3bMwpMakXl2aXJAgZinIBNjzgZBy30m0Hq5B/s960/f+handprints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtUYRhKiJ5r8bhyr8j8-RImqH0CC2CQCmmpT_LY9ZKZ8X40l3z9qjWVSlE5suRODX8tkdrDeU8-cM07TjPllUtrn_W-L68FUScrh6ZMzF3bMwpMakXl2aXJAgZinIBNjzgZBy30m0Hq5B/s320/f+handprints.jpg" /></a></div>Okay, so only the frog is a foot print... you could definitely make Frankie from a foot print too! If you haven't yet tried painting your child's foot, you definitely should - but maybe I should give you a few tips first.<p></p><p>Number 1: You need wipes handy. You probably don't want those little feet running through the house spreading paint everywhere. Gather everything you need before you start!</p><p>Number 2: Work over a hard and washable floor surface. </p><p>Number 3: Sit in chairs facing each other. It's best if your child has a child sized chair (or a step stool or something else low to sit on).</p><p>Number 4: Give them a heads up that it might tickle - and be prepared to take the time to giggle and wiggle a little bit!</p><p>Number 5: Put the paper you want to print on down on the floor between you and your child, and know that their heel will be towards them, toes towards you. If you've written "F is for frog" on your page, you want the words to be facing you so the frog is right side up. Unless your child wants an upside down frog, in which case I say go for it!</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Another fun letter Ff activity is to make a fall sensory bin.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6S0VeTpmMLJBkYDB3t7TBPbA1tbWAssxEbzyScGsMlU75vGOHh8_A-ATe1X5G3OHfZkRqbkVhx9EqBiz2X8NC-9z7SZvFlXzY660P54cRN7jLb96x82J7AVI6ffvo0Ba7dXavmRrlAIei/s2048/P1360061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6S0VeTpmMLJBkYDB3t7TBPbA1tbWAssxEbzyScGsMlU75vGOHh8_A-ATe1X5G3OHfZkRqbkVhx9EqBiz2X8NC-9z7SZvFlXzY660P54cRN7jLb96x82J7AVI6ffvo0Ba7dXavmRrlAIei/w400-h300/P1360061.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>It's possible that I am an overachiever, and that I had 15 years of teaching to collect all this <strike>junk </strike>treasure. Do what works for YOU! I had several scarecrow and pumpkin crafty looking things that students gave me over the years, so in they went. The green and orange leaf trays came from the dollar store, as did a giant red felt maple leaf. I had pompons on hand, and found the tiny pumpkins and leaves at a garage sale... You might have real fall leaves, mini pumpkins and pine cones, you could also use dry corn as a base for your bin. (I use feed corn and do it outside so squirrels and birds eat what we spill and it isn't wasted). Get creative - let your child help! </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Another <a href="http://paulaspreschoolandkindergarten.blogspot.com/2014/03/fish-hats-fish-hats-roly-poly-fish-hats.html" target="_blank">favorite activity for Ff is fish hats</a>.</span></p><p>Click the link above to get full details, including the silly backstory, a link to a song you'll never get out of your head, credit for the idea, and a pattern for your own fish hats.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxzFN3BwNNntZ1kkpfItKTfarJswBiWX1vzOT12QUiA7QcQ8QcrM_1FVbUNPKCneAeLNcHsC52txgkTsEHC8v-3bBFnFA1WCoEsvjIGNk3frI6dOA80kIz2OtHrTFMMMTtKfpVWKrU5LH/s2577/P1250576a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2577" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxzFN3BwNNntZ1kkpfItKTfarJswBiWX1vzOT12QUiA7QcQ8QcrM_1FVbUNPKCneAeLNcHsC52txgkTsEHC8v-3bBFnFA1WCoEsvjIGNk3frI6dOA80kIz2OtHrTFMMMTtKfpVWKrU5LH/w400-h190/P1250576a.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I keep thinking this hat would be a great reward system, if I had the children earn each scale. Try a new food? Get a scale. Cleaned your room? Get a scale. Used your manners? Get a scale! If there's something you've been working on with your little one, perhaps you can entice them to keep at it with a fish hat reward? Let me know if you try this, and how it goes!</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Books</span></p><p>Of course we need books!! #AllTheBooks #IWantThem #PictureBooks #NotAddicted . I'm going to make this a list, because there are always too many for me to take pictures of... but not too many to read!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RDwvyr4ad8CnupA9fL3AvyF0xIn4pEL2zr15Qn7aWUL0TEcSPMPShyphenhyphenGDbYdgqMaXQIFpwGSI5KwY5XgBKSDXw8xxOXqyW4I0ecZ6a_OcffN5PP-BbUXXLeXPMT6gzxugYCFMDLs9BuYn/s960/letter+f+book+list.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RDwvyr4ad8CnupA9fL3AvyF0xIn4pEL2zr15Qn7aWUL0TEcSPMPShyphenhyphenGDbYdgqMaXQIFpwGSI5KwY5XgBKSDXw8xxOXqyW4I0ecZ6a_OcffN5PP-BbUXXLeXPMT6gzxugYCFMDLs9BuYn/w480-h640/letter+f+book+list.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p> </p><p>Have a wonderful week exploring the letter Ff with your child, and stop back next Sunday for ideas for Letter Gg!<span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span><span> </span>Hugs!</p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Paula <br /></p><p> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wJZwqOB5H50_n_Y-TUPSP44TLPSB5OeqKPzQ0vBhSWogn3lp1USGfXExUnyV94wDzBHDYoNvMuJTLZfqQWX4Ctt9QsfFbkRZ8Xttlov7lJ8aOxd5AJXBqaEGuskzd1D8tQ0wBDnggqCg/s1800/Paula%2527s+Primary+Classroom+Logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wJZwqOB5H50_n_Y-TUPSP44TLPSB5OeqKPzQ0vBhSWogn3lp1USGfXExUnyV94wDzBHDYoNvMuJTLZfqQWX4Ctt9QsfFbkRZ8Xttlov7lJ8aOxd5AJXBqaEGuskzd1D8tQ0wBDnggqCg/w200-h200/Paula%2527s+Primary+Classroom+Logo.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span> </p><p><br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-77770692492333390002020-09-27T08:30:00.008-05:002020-09-27T08:30:07.839-05:00Feeling Fabulous About Ff!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cGFwVTnpSbVjuJeMVA-5kYhAMfzua6Ct5mGgL2HvAXG6_IieOSCNfG_kd36Qa3k5y1zhXfs4Oajj227IYH8KKPMk21zy4tKAcGHEMuyjQ2bfmbIhWkrLTN-39d7NwxRM_QlikejPMkDk/s1440/letter+f+blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cGFwVTnpSbVjuJeMVA-5kYhAMfzua6Ct5mGgL2HvAXG6_IieOSCNfG_kd36Qa3k5y1zhXfs4Oajj227IYH8KKPMk21zy4tKAcGHEMuyjQ2bfmbIhWkrLTN-39d7NwxRM_QlikejPMkDk/w266-h400/letter+f+blog.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Are you feeling fabulous about Ff - and all the other letters so far? Preschool learning (and teaching!) is so much fun! Let's jump in and get started!<p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Make Friendship Fruit Salad</span></p><p>This is the easiest cooking activity EVER! Each year for the letter Ff I would ask each family to send in 1 piece of fruit. No need to assign apples here and bananas there - it truly doesn't matter which fruits you have, or what quantities! This is friendship fruit salad after all - we get to share the making and the eating with our friends.</p><p>Since fruit salad also doesn't need any actual cooking, the children can do all the steps! The first part of cooking is ALWAYS washing our hands. The children also washed their fruit, and then used butter knives to cut it up into small pieces. (I do core the apples and pears, and quarter them). Most fruit is soft enough that it is easy to cut with a butter knife, and this is a good time to teach children how to hold the fruit with one hand, and hold the knife with the other. Have a look at these little hands - they all have their index fingers pointed along the knife to help apply pressure, and their fingers safely back from the knife. This is a great early introduction to cutting, and lays the foundation for bigger cooking projects down the road.</p><p>Did I mention the eating part? Fruit salad is a healthy snack, and if you and your friends made it together, you know they all want to try it! There's seldom any left over either - this tasty treat gets gobbled right up! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxS_q76w4A4dVdeiRTJAUvsg1Rkq4sVxqaE7cg8nVCh9rA5H-6LZR-jRoui9Dp8y2e_JBhjHKnGacYSd7XdgRhw7j60AQ6J8gN4xgsigrgNeG0R4F4dtnruPMDfF3akQOItg4SbSLORQl/s1344/friendship+fruit+sald.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxS_q76w4A4dVdeiRTJAUvsg1Rkq4sVxqaE7cg8nVCh9rA5H-6LZR-jRoui9Dp8y2e_JBhjHKnGacYSd7XdgRhw7j60AQ6J8gN4xgsigrgNeG0R4F4dtnruPMDfF3akQOItg4SbSLORQl/w286-h400/friendship+fruit+sald.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Finding things that start with Ff in our feely box</span></p><p>I'm going to start with the classroom version of a feely box, but I also have a super easy at home version. If you're going to be teaching the letter Ff to a big group of children year after year you might prefer something more sturdy and more educational than if you're teaching your own child only.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1Uj2r6wVJlsaM8gWVPUMM0Nm67UzqGP9HwPrjl9HeKexL7TAbLTVn89atIk816ZZbYZIu2b2ZtDZYCp-C_2gkorF0cqbcMjtXvwkhuRI0pwAjRwXpa0tLKdpC5elef6gm-v4399WbeIN/s2048/P1350183.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1Uj2r6wVJlsaM8gWVPUMM0Nm67UzqGP9HwPrjl9HeKexL7TAbLTVn89atIk816ZZbYZIu2b2ZtDZYCp-C_2gkorF0cqbcMjtXvwkhuRI0pwAjRwXpa0tLKdpC5elef6gm-v4399WbeIN/s320/P1350183.JPG" /></a></div>My feely box for Ff was a shoe box in a previous life... until I covered it with flower photos, and lined it with fake fur, and filled it with fences, fires, flies, frogs and everything else I could find that starts with Ff.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUxBG60VZhyJMXqbTCZyAjQ136z1QExaOQvCiaUhI2os6az5l6E0wMMZs9nzd86u0VOJ6pwfB0JjOu3YBUEV15hGKyYEfJMuRgJw_JN5qO-MmJBF3oqX4rHbi3V-SutVFO2EtlMCtUU0G/s2048/P135020a2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUxBG60VZhyJMXqbTCZyAjQ136z1QExaOQvCiaUhI2os6az5l6E0wMMZs9nzd86u0VOJ6pwfB0JjOu3YBUEV15hGKyYEfJMuRgJw_JN5qO-MmJBF3oqX4rHbi3V-SutVFO2EtlMCtUU0G/s320/P135020a2.JPG" /></a></div><p>Here we are taking turns reaching in and finding things that start with Ff to put next to our letter F, all the while making the f sound.</p><p>The at home super easy version of the feely box is just that - super easy!<br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8XZJJ-opxww" width="560"></iframe></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Field trips</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwtpWGNsBK36M3EvPrQwfHrNnN5tiCBhqq3zxLf0GM-WcQgXcHlEN9w_Sc7ruoWYPC8yJT39tnNUSpK8sRbToRw8oloSPiHMUJhth695Y2mYOMyYIPcq56b8h6HyCS_h8WKSNBscPR0aFk/s1152/field+trips+for+f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwtpWGNsBK36M3EvPrQwfHrNnN5tiCBhqq3zxLf0GM-WcQgXcHlEN9w_Sc7ruoWYPC8yJT39tnNUSpK8sRbToRw8oloSPiHMUJhth695Y2mYOMyYIPcq56b8h6HyCS_h8WKSNBscPR0aFk/w334-h400/field+trips+for+f.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><p>I've said it innumerable times, but I'll keep on saying it: children learn best through hands on experiences. If you can get out and explore the world, do. Talk about everything you're seeing, smelling, tasting, touching, hearing and thinking! Your child will learn the big words and big ideas you share with them, and you'll both have fun. </p><p>For the letter F some of my favorite suggestions are to go to a farm, see flamingos at the zoo, look for fish and frogs (at an aquarium or zoo, or at the pond), find a fountain and flowers at the botanical gardens. No botanical garden near you? Find a flower shop or just a pretty park! What other field trip ideas can you think of? </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Fun on the farm from home</span></p><p>Even if you can't get to a real farm, you can bring out farm themed learning! Do you have a toy farm, or toy farm animals? Let your child sort them, or order them in height. Count how many horses - and find out if there are more sheep or cows. </p><p>I'm a huge fan of tangram puzzles, and have an <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2D-Shape-Center-Farm-Tangram-Puzzles-3126597" target="_blank">adorable farm set</a> that makes practicing shapes fun.</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZA1EOVf079M" width="560"></iframe><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Make the letter F for your home-made alphabet.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPT2mPVSZuV6yfIMqtzMjGQNle6l9QbERRch_6OJcac2Rw3j9Ehj6WZZKTwDeM7TxEXfmP9wKoi9kjQSlCXi_KWxippbRRAkPewGcB4x3lf6v9pPd4pebgSEhw9MBp8Jrf1dXYrtkQkgz/s1152/fine+motor+fun+for+f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPT2mPVSZuV6yfIMqtzMjGQNle6l9QbERRch_6OJcac2Rw3j9Ehj6WZZKTwDeM7TxEXfmP9wKoi9kjQSlCXi_KWxippbRRAkPewGcB4x3lf6v9pPd4pebgSEhw9MBp8Jrf1dXYrtkQkgz/s320/fine+motor+fun+for+f.jpg" /></a></div>Want to know a secret? It's not SO secret... but I had no idea what I was doing on a lot of my letter crafts when I first decided to do it. I'd seen a few ideas for some letters, and decided to go for the whole alphabet, but.... what to do? That's why the lower case letter f looks like I got into my craft supplies and found everything I could that starts with f: flowers, flamingos and feathers. The bits and bobs you have on hand, left over from long ago craft projects are GOLD to your child. Please don't feel like you have to reproduce someone else's ideas exactly, just do what works for you and your child. :-) <p></p><p>My upper case letter F started with a die cut frog years ago, and that was it - until I saw some plastic flies one Halloween, and bought up a teacher life time supply of them. The frog tongue has been a strip of paper, or a piece of ribbon - either way, our froggy is catching a fly, and it works. For more <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Paulas-Primary-Classroom/Search:frog" target="_blank">frog learning activities,</a> hop over to my TeachersPayTeachers store here.<br /> </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sing songs</span></p><p>Have you caught on that this is an every week activity? There are always songs to sing, you can do it anywhere, it's free, and it makes you feel good. Let's sing!<br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nt10LTFMYJ0" width="560"></iframe></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W6O9eEifwYA" width="560"></iframe></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/onPwmpQLPGo" width="560"></iframe></p><p>That's enough to keep you and your little one super busy for about a month - but I have more letter Ff ideas, so come back on Wednesday for hand prints, a sensory bin, and some very silly fish hats! Until then, enjoy, and remember to tag me if you post about doing any of these activities on social media! </p><p>@paulabeckerman2399 on Instagram and Paula's Primary Classroom on FaceBook.<br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852615645218981705.post-48974922479127808242020-09-23T18:24:00.000-05:002020-09-23T18:24:50.781-05:0020 Extraordinary Books for the Letter E<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyOlz7Mg1_t67UZ3Fj27wICPwdwSkYDpVpy07EftgyPo3Gm4Gxz2JaIwVqWyem6HtKgluLZfVmqrNG4defyBqB4d9lnvapTtBDNmv5SDZEO0Id6gQiniYzzNrBEP7oM5_yNp1dqdBls4K/s1440/books+for+letter+e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyOlz7Mg1_t67UZ3Fj27wICPwdwSkYDpVpy07EftgyPo3Gm4Gxz2JaIwVqWyem6HtKgluLZfVmqrNG4defyBqB4d9lnvapTtBDNmv5SDZEO0Id6gQiniYzzNrBEP7oM5_yNp1dqdBls4K/w266-h400/books+for+letter+e.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH77YOa2hyphenhyphenkzCSJzK_3RjOhpbepMN5AFVvJkAnfD9HqN-YRXt04Mb0zFVO7lliGllw52588fpkPH32EaiDzn4yARBavJ_NoSUPocuCsk1GNSKVNwL55pbeIVdr2EChJEK7S0uU2zEJBSKd/s1440/books+for+letter+e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>If you've been around my blog for long, you know how much I love children's picture books! It should come as no surprise that I have a list of recommendations for you - and here it is!<p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Alphabet-Lois-Ehlert/dp/015201036X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=13H99QLZ5O0RV&dchild=1&keywords=eating+the+alphabet+by+lois+ehlert&qid=1600898271&s=books&sprefix=eating+the+alphab%2Cstripbooks%2C227&sr=1-2" target="_blank">Eating the Alphabet</a> by Lois Ehlert</p><p>This book is delicious! Most books for the letter E are about either elephants or eggs, but this one is about eating vegetables. As always Ehlert's illustrations are gorgeous, and may even inspire your child to try collage art (or a new fruit)!<br /></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Pot-Demi/dp/0805049002/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+empty+pot&qid=1600898428&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank">The Empty Pot</a> by Demi<br /></p><p>When the Emperor gives every child a seed, and promises rewards for the best plant grown with it, Ping plants his seed and cares for it carefully, but nothing grows. He feels awful taking his empty pot to show the Emperor, but what happens next is a wonderful surprise! Follow the book by planting and caring for seeds of your own!</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Edward-Emu-Sheena-Knowles/dp/0064434990/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3USRLX421TKXO&dchild=1&keywords=edward+the+emu&qid=1600898734&s=books&sprefix=edward%2Cstripbooks%2C246&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Edward the Emu</a> by Sheena Knowles</p><p>Poor Edward the Emu is sick of the zoo, so he tries being other animals, only to discover that being himself suits him best... and it doesn't hurt that the zoo added a second emu, and her name is Edwina! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P74MJ3CMuU" target="_blank">Watch this book on YouTube</a> or borrow it from your library.</p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some books about eggs:</span><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=an+egg+is+quiet&i=stripbooks&crid=3VH5DZE5HZA9D&sprefix=an+egg+is+quiet%2Cstripbooks%2C221&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_15" target="_blank">An Egg is Quiet</a> by Dianna Hutts Aston</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Egg-Leo-Lionni/dp/0679893857/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=extraordinary+egg&qid=1600901245&s=books&sr=1-1" target="_blank">An Extraordinary Egg</a> by Leo Lionni</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fat-Hen-Author-Apr-1999/dp/B010DQTAJC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=big+fat+hen&qid=1600901373&s=books&sr=1-3" target="_blank">Big Fat Hen </a>by Keith Baker</p><p>I love Keith Baker's illustrations! Did you know he hides something in each picture? In this book every hen has the letters HEN hidden in her feathers - my son LOVED searching for it! <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fancy-That-Pamela-Allen/dp/0531057631" target="_blank">Fancy That</a> by Pamela Allen</p><p>Perfect for the preschool and kindergarten crowd, this book about a chicken sitting on her next is full to the brim with animal noises! <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hunwick%27s+egg&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Hunwick's Egg </a>by Mem Fox</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+odd+egg&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_1" target="_blank">Odd Egg</a> by Emily Gravett</p><p>Ah, parental love and devotion. This book has a lovely surprise ending! <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=just+plain+fancy&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Just Plain Fancy</a> by Patricia Pollaco</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hedgie%27s+surprise&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Hedgie's Surprise</a> by Jan Brett</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bentley+and+egg&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Bentley and Egg</a> by William Joyce</p><p>While you're talking about eggs, why not mention lots of egg laying (oviparous) animals that children might not know about? Here are a few of my favorites:<br /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=chicken+aren%27t+the+only+ones&i=stripbooks&dc&ref=a9_sc_1" target="_blank">Chickens Aren't the Only Ones</a> by Ruth Heller</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+emperors+egg&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_1" target="_blank">The Emperor's Egg</a> by Martin Jenkins and</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gentle+giant+octopus&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Gentle Giant Octopus</a> by Karen Wallace. </p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, there are also a lot of great books about elephants. We absolutely MUST start with:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=there+is+a+bird+on+your+head&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">There is a Bird On Your Head!</a> by Mo Willems, </p><p>and all the other Elephant and Piggie books too. If you and your little ones haven't read these books yet, you are in for a treat! Elephant and Piggie are best friends in spite of being very different, and every child I've ever read these books with has been hooked! Mo Willems is brilliant at writing text that engages children and that they can read fairly early. Try your library for these, but be prepared to wait - my library cannot keep these on the shelves!</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=seven+blind+mice&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Seven Blind Mice</a> by Ed Young</p><p>Mice? You thought I said elephant books? Ah, these 7 mice all meet an elephant, but touch different parts of it and have limited ideas of what an elephant is like. Your children will understand the wisdom of seeing the whole picture as they read this lovely book.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=elephants+aloft&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Elephants Aloft</a> by Kathi Appelt<br /></p><p>The illustrations for this book are by Keith Baker (I recommended Big Fat Hen above), so you know I love them! This is a great concept book, showing the meaning of up, down, around, etc. It's a super short read with just one word on most pages, but it is stunning none-the-less. Look for the peanuts hidden on each page!</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+right+number+of+elephants&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">The Right Number of Elephants</a> by Jeff Sheppard</p><p>and of course, we can't have letter E and elephant books without including</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=elmer+the+elephant&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Elmer the Elephant </a>by David McKee</p><p>Look at all those "Ee"s hiding in the title! This classic begs for you to follow up by gluing colorful paper squares to make your own Elmer, and with at least 10 books about Elmer, your child can enjoy him for a long time!</p><p>That's 20 awesome picture books to enjoy for the letter E! Do you have a favorite that I missed? Let me know in the comments!<br /></p>Paula's Primary Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10369126078630555534noreply@blogger.com0