Thanks for all of the suggestions! Its so funny because I absolutely love to read and love to pick out books. There were actually TONS of books...
Hello and Happy Holidays! I'm looking for some advice on a book gift idea for my niece. (I always get one book for each kid in addition to...
Sorry for the delayed response- darned computer! I loved the links and got lots of great ideas. I also like the idea of having useful...
Hi! Both my best friend and my sis in law are pregnant after several attempts and miscarriages. I am so happy for them, and want to make their...
Buying felt that large might be kind of expensive, but fabric sounds like a good idea. Are you thinking of making it look like a traffic signal?...
If they are young, you could have them draw posters of the lab rules. Internet safety might be a good topic for all ages, if you adjust it. :)
Ooh, I hated a Separate Peace, too. I loved the traditional To Kill A mockingbird and The Grapes of Wrath. But I read those on my own. I don't...
I am adding to my growing list....I try to keep on hand some blank cards for co-worker thank yous, birthdates, etc.
We had to expel two students for selling their Ritalin to other students on the bus. Apparently, they were responsible for taking it to and from...
That was a major issue for us last year! Kids will definitely plan times to "hook up" if they can!
Boys have emergencies, too (diarrhea, etc). You will get a lot of bad feedback from the parents of boy students. If a student says its an...
I like this one! You can also just write numbers on the ball. So if their left thumb is #1, you could post/read off the list whatever question...
Silent ball? Every kid stands up, and the first student throws the ball. If it is caught, keep going. If the ball is missed, catcher sits down....
What about a map project?
It's all yours! :)
If you like riddles, are there any historical riddles you can use to relate to your curriculum? I like: Map Mondays Twisted Tuesdays (Brain...
Get them moving! What kind of ideas are you looking for? Activities, structure, curriculum....? What length of time will the kids be with you?
When I did this for K-1, there was a hot IL election for Governor. I did show the kids pictures from the Chicago papers and we learned their...
I've seen the same thing with straws (they can pinch the ends so that they link together). If necessary, they can use regular tape in 1"...
Oh my- as a parent, I would be *very* upset if they wanted my son to switch classes in Kindergarten. He is already so anxious about school that...
