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In our classroom I ordered caterpillars for my class to watch them grow and transform into butterflies! It was an awesome experience and the class loved every second of it!  Everyday they wrote in their caterpillar journals and drew what they saw!  Of course we had to read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle! We even made our own very Hungry caterpillars!  Hungry for Learning 3D bulletin board  I had the students write about what they would do if they were a very hungry caterpillar.    Side view.  Next, we used a version of Eric Carle's painting to make beautiful butterflies! I gave students a large sheet of oak tag with the outline of a butterfly on the back. Students experimented with mixing colors, making new colors, and using different textures to paint the paper. When the paintings were dry, the kids turned over their paintings and cut out their beautiful butterflies! I even gave them foam sticker

Are you ready for a Behavior plan that actually works? I have used this plan in my general ed kindergarten classroom with 22 students.   Yes, I said kindergarten!   Print one sheet per student/ per day! This plan works for students of all ages, and visually helps students work to the best of their ability.   Each hour/period I would tell the students to color in one row of badges.   If I didn’t feel that a student was earning a badge to the best of their ability, I told them how many badges they did not earn for that time frame.   They love keeping track of their behavior! At the end of the day, students calculated how many badges they earned, and which color badge they earned for the day.   (Yes, my kindergarteners were counting their own badges and adding them.   So, Yay for improving their math skills!!) Students then knew what their reward would be at the end of the day based on the color badge earned.   Here are the choices I gave, but you can adapt them

Who knows what the fox actually says? Maybe you can ask him while making this adorable fox craftivity!  I came up with the idea to create the best bulletin board collaboration!  I had to get rid of my winter bulletin boards because  I was sick of snow and cold and very ready for spring and warm weather.   With warmer weather and spring come baby animals, which includes one of my favorite animals... the fox!  Baby foxes are the cutest ever!   Since March is all about Reading, I mashed a bunch of idea together and came up with some pretty cool bulletin boards. First, I drew Fox in Socks!  Then I had my class create foxes and thought of two rhyming words to put on the fox! I also created a clothesline that is hanging pairs of rhyming socks!  Result = the best bulletin board ever! My kids love this craft year after year! This year I created a different bulletin board!  I have also been moved to 3rd grade and have adapted these foxes

We just celebrated our 100th day and boy was it fun!  My kindergarten class was so excited to have been in school for 100 days!   ( writing our name as many times as we can in 100 seconds) Prior to the 100th day, each student and their families created their own 100 day posters at home.  Students creatively pasted 100 objects on posters to create their 100th day display.  Our displays ranged from 100 pom-poms to create a minion, 100 Swedish fish to create the Superman symbol, and a completed 100 piece puzzle.  On the 100th day, our class completed many different activities to celebrate including: taking 100 steps around the school, counting by 2's, 5's, and 10's to 100, writing their name as many times as they could in 100 seconds, and transforming their faces to 100 year old faces.   The class also enjoyed 100th day cupcakes, sang 100th day songs, and read 100th day books.   Overall, students practiced counting to 100 many times throughout the day and enjoyed celebrating t

As an assignment, I asked my kindergarteners to create a mailbox to house their cards and goodies they would receive on valentines day! They did a fabulous job!  Here are just 2 th at were made :)

Check out this Super simple Valentine activity  FREEBIE!!! Just print sheet and have students rip paper to fill the heart. That's it! Grab your free print out here:  I LOVE YOU TO PIECES

Today I introduced my class to my new TPT product and it was a HUGE success!    Students practiced their sight words by play the sight word spinner game. Each student recieved a spinner sheet, a paper clip, and a graph sheet.  Students placed the paper clip around the tip of a pencil to create a spinner. The kids spun the paper clip and landed on one of the 6 sight words.  Students then read the word they spun and colored a block on the bar graph sheet for that word. The game continued until one column was filled.  We played this game during center time and my kindergarteners did a FABULOUS job playing independently! Snag your copy of the sight word spinner game at my TPT store: www.teacherspayteachers/store/kinderkuties Or use the direct link:  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sight-Word-Spin-and-Graph-ALL-50-Dolch-Pre-Primer-and-Primer This set includes ALL 50 dolce primer and pre-primer words!!

This week in our kindergarten class we are learning about the letter O. What better timing than to learn about the letter O during the Olympics?!  As part of our craft, I had students rip paper to make the rings (the o's) that represent the Olympics. The students had a blast making this craft!

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to express love and creativity, and what better way to do that than with a delightful Hershey's Kiss craft? Get ready to embark on a sweet journey of crafting that combines the joy of creating with the deliciousness of Hershey's Kisses. This easy and fun project is suitable for all ages, making it an ideal activity for families, classrooms, or just a cozy evening at home. Need a cute gift for Valentine's day? Here's a super simple craft I did with my class.   Materials Needed: Hershey's Kisses (variety of colors) Construction paper or cardstock (assorted colors) Glue Scissors Markers  Optional: Googly eyes, stickers, ribbons, or other embellishments First, I had my students cut out Hershey Kiss shaped card stock.  Next, the students glued the card stock to a piece of tin foil and folded the extra tinfoil over the back.  Then, we added googly eyes, a mouth, arms, legs, and a heart with the students name.  Lastly, I bought h

This is my January bulletin board. I forgot to post it! The middle penguin is made from black and white handprints cut out. It gives a cool 3D effect. Around are penguins we made. Each student named and described their penguin. 

Valentine's Day offers a wonderful opportunity to infuse your primary classroom with love and excitement for literacy. Engage your young learners with these creative and heartwarming literacy activities tailored for students in kindergarten through second grade. From interactive reading exercises to imaginative writing prompts, these Valentine's-themed activities will foster a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Valentine | I Love You To PIECES | Cut and Rip Activity | Fine Motor Skills Are you looking for a simple fine motor activity for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or any other day? This activity is perfect to use as a coloring sheet or to practice those fine motor skills by ripping up colored paper or tissue paper and pasting them on the heart. I have also included a writing activity. Glue both sheets onto a large folded piece of construction paper to make the PERFECT Valentine's Day card! Students love this simple, yet adorable activity! I love you to pi