tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30738064129990930642024-03-28T22:30:07.385-05:00Kindergarten LifestyleThis blog is about my life. I am a former public school teacher turned homeschool mom of 6. I spend my time homeschooling and homesteading. We Live Life Simple with our Kindergarten Lifestyle!Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-8136339269779231262018-10-18T15:32:00.001-05:002018-10-18T15:33:18.504-05:00Kinder CountHere is a freebie number puzzle just in time for Halloween.<br />
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I print these number puzzles on cardstock. Draw a colored line across the back. Laminate and cut the strips. The colored line on the back is so you can tell which pieces go together! I know....smart! hehe<br />
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Oh my goodness! It is Halloween! Next up is Thanksgiving. Is it me or is 2017 just flying by?</div>
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I have to admit I absolutely LOVE Thanksgiving. It really is one of my favorite holidays….mostly because it’s all about food, family, and relaxation (well at least after the cooking is done).</div>
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Here is a cute little book to get you in the Thanksgiving mood. I made it using “I’m going on a turkey hunt”…you know…it’s similar to “I’m going on a bear hunt”. This little early reader is simple to read and it reinforces color words. It is free and you can download it by clicking on the picture. I hope you enjoy!</div>
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My absolute favorite month to teach every year is March! Hands down! I LOVE March. The kiddos are becoming quite independent and you can really push them like never before. March is filled with fun....it's becoming Spring, Spring Break is approaching, and then of course there's Dr. Seuss' birthday and St. Patrick's Day. Really -- how could any teacher not love March?<br />
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Any Seuss lovers out there? Of course! Dr. Seuss books are a mainstay in elementary classrooms around the world! Nothing captures the imagination of a child quite like a Dr. Seuss book. I love beginning March by celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday. We even have birthday cupcakes for Dr. Seuss!<br />
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Here is more Seuss learning we do during March. This comes from my "A Non-Sensical World" unit on TPT-- because if there's anything I know about Seuss is Seuss' world was as non-sensical as they come. <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Non-Sens-ical-World-Silly-Literacy-Math-Pack-for-Kinder-1121207" target="_blank">Click HERE to check it out!</a><br />
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Here is a quick little freebie for you. I've been getting alot of emails asking for the link to this little freebie I made years ago, so I thought I'd share here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B326XishikPAajEtbi1ZR3diLW8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a><br />
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I was at Target....in the dollar section....of course....and I picked up some things. I thought...wouldn't this be great to do a giveaway with? So, here's how we'll do this.... all I ask is for you to follow me on TPT...That's it...no extensive list of every place possible -- just TPT. ;)</div>
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I will choose 1 lucky winner of everything pictured and get it sent off first thing Monday morning! What's included? 5 Dr. Seuss bags, stickers, certificates, 2 Dr. Seuss books, bookmarks, erasers, and stamps. These are perfectly fun things that would be amazing for your own Dr. Seuss celebration or for a prize box! </div>
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So, what are you waiting for? Click below to enter my super simple Dr. Seuss giveaway!</div>
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Ok, so I'm sort of on a roll. So, why stop, right?<br />
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Here's another older Christmas FREEBIE that I have updated. It's a simple Dolch word game...perfect to use right before Christmas break! It will give your students the extra sight word practice they need...especially right before break.<br />
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Click <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Packed-with-Presents-A-Christmas-Dolch-Word-game-376591" target="_blank">HERE</a> to grab this freebie.<br />
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Here's an updated FREEBIE I've had in my TPT store for quite awhile, but now I've updated it with gorgeous clip art. It looks so nice and fresh! If you need to give your students practice with numeral identification to 50, here's your gift. I hope you like it!<br />
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Growing up I remember many things about Christmas....some I understood and some....well...totally confused me. The Christmas song, "12 Days of Christmas" was one of those things. I knew it was a catchy tune...and I knew it was a tradition Christmas song. But I didn't understand the song.... what it meant. All I knew it was this weird, catchy Christmas song that everyone sang. It was weird because it talked about sending partridges and gold rings, ladies dancing and milk maids milking...WHAT? And then....the obvious. It talked about the 12 days of Christmas?? What was that about? Of course, to any child, 12 days of Christmas sounded pretty good. I was intrigued. I wanted to know more.
So...what is this song about and where did it originate?
Well, it turns out that, like many of our Christmas traditions, it originated in Europe. Many people in countries across Europe actually celebrate Christmas for...you guessed it....12 days. So, what is the 12 days of Christmas? The 12 days of Christmas extends from December 25th (Jesus' birth) through the evening of January 5th (Epiphany - the coming of the Magi). This is one of those traditions that, for the most part, didn't carry over from Europe to The U.S. That's why this whole "12 days of Christmas" sounds so crazy. Turns out this song dates back to England in the middle ages. However, there are indications within the song itself (French hens) that it may actually originate from France. It was a game of sorts. A leader would begin the song and it would carry on with players taking turns. A verse was added each time....and whoever forgot the verses would have to hand over a sweet candy or give a kiss as a "penalty".
Regardless of where the song originates or the meaning behind it, it remains a family favorite each Christmas. My family really gets into this song and many times you can catch us driving down the road singing verse after verse in much the same way it was originally intended. It's fun to sing! It's also great for memory work. Here's the song on youtube if you aren't familiar with it or want to teach it to your little ones:<br />
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Below I have included a "12 Days of Christmas" book for you. You can print it or simply read it in pdf format. We read it right on the computer screen. I also included black and white double books you can print off and allow your children to color themselves. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B326XishikPAbnJPc2VKQTJUeDQ/view">Grab it below for FREE!</a><br />
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So, you made it past Day 1. You didn't lose any kids. You are a rock star! Now you are so ready for Day 2, right?
Day 2 is when reality starts setting in..... For the kiddos, they are now realizing that "going to school" didn't mean a one day trip. Some will be in love with school and ready for what you can throw at them while others will be wrapping themselves tightly around their parents' legs and hanging on for dear life. Kindergarten is a MAJOR life event. Yes, kindergarten is a wonderful experience, but the first week or two of kinder can be a difficult transition for some. It's normal and it will pass! :)
As for the teacher, reality begins to set in that you are now in for the long haul. You spent probably a week or more getting your room just right.....but now.....now you gotta teach. This new group of kiddos makes you long for last year's group. This new group seems so slow, so un-trained, and you are starting back over at square one. BUT, this is your expertise - you can do it!
Don't fret! In no time you will have this new group up and running like a well-oiled machine! So, let's dig in -- what do you do on Day 2?
Below you will find some of the things that I do on Day 2. This is by no means the "perfect day 2". I know as a teacher I love hearing what other teachers do, so I am showing you this to rev up your own engine. Teachers can get rusty - it's been a whole year since you've done Day 2, so hopefully you can gather a few good ideas here. :)
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7:40-8:00 Kids will arrive. I will pay attention to those who remembered where to put their backpacks, lunch boxes, and where they sit. The ability to remember those things will tell me alot about those children. On each table, I will have either play dough (which they will remember using on the first day) or pattern blocks (which they used during math centers).
If your school is like mine, you will surely get another new student. This day moves almost as slow as Day 1. I double check with every parent how their child goes home. Many times, kids will go home different on the first day of school as they will the rest of the year. So, I am over-cautious and just double check! :)
<strong>8:00-8:20 Math Problem Solving </strong>
I read the book Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. As I read it, I model the finger play that goes with the book. Some kids naturally begin picking up on the finger play and do it with me. This book/finger play quickly becomes a class favorite.
Make big number 1 poster. Draw 1 in circle in middle -- kids help me create ways to make the number 1 (stamp, drawing, glue pic, show 1 crayon, etc)....
<strong>8:20-8:35 MM/Calendar</strong>
Use counting Heidi DVD (#1 and #2 songs and counting to 100 song)
Kids really love these brief videos. We concentrate on learning numbers 1 and 2 this week.
<strong>8:35-8:45 Clap Your Hands song</strong>
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We also sing to Jack Be Nimble
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Here is the first ABC song we learn:
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Read and discuss No David! Focus on how funny it is. I'm still not discussing alot about rules yet (unless I see an absolute need!)<br />
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<strong>8:45-9:00 Review Line procedures </strong>
Marshmallow Mouth and Toes - reinforce lesson I taught yesterday.
Visit nurse and cafeteria again. These are places they will need to know well.
<strong>9:00-9:15 Sing ABC song and do word wall chant.</strong>
Yes we sing the regular ABC song that we are all familiar with. It's something the kids feel confident in singing even from day one. Plus, I'm able to notice those kiddos that don't know it (they get put on my Uh Oh! list immediately for extra help right from the beginning of school). If you'd like to know more about how we do the word wall chant, read <a href="http://akindergartenlifestyle.com/word-wall-mini-word-wall-freebie/" target="_blank">HERE. </a> I also introduce the new word wall word, "I".
<strong>9:15 - 9:35 Read the book, "Who Shares?"</strong><br />
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What does it mean to share something? Discuss model what it looks like/doesn't look like to share.
Introduce Home center - yes I believe all kinder classrooms should have one although I understand many don't :( - make a looks like/sounds like chart for Home center. Model and have kids model what you can and cannot do in this center. One table group will go to the stationary Home center while other table will do the table centers I talked about from <a href="http://akindergartenlifestyle.com/first-day-of-school-plans-2/" target="_blank">Day 1. </a>
9:35-9:50 rotate centers
9:50-10:05 rotate centers
10:05-10:20 rotate centers
During this "center" time - I am walking around monitoring and making informal notes on what I see kids do.
<strong>10:20-10:30 Shared Reading</strong>
Read and discuss Monsters big book. (Kids can come find letters). This tells me alot about which kids have some letter knowledge and which one don't.
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Hallelujah!!! It's time to eat!
11:20 - listening game - just listen for sounds
11:25-11:40 Read Kissing Hand - Discuss and compare how we feel to how Chester feels. Use hand cutout and put kiss in hand to give to mom/dad. Find small heart stickers or Hershey kiss to put in palm of hand. We do many activities surrounding this book is the first week or two of school. I have a supplemental pack for The Kissing Hand. It contains many whole group activities and several center activities perfect for the beginning of the year. Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kissing-Hand-A-Mini-Unit-for-Kinder-817856" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see more.<br />
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11:40- 12:00 King or Queen of the Day - choose a child to be K/Q
*show name backwards and talk about whether its a long/short name. Can it be yours?
*show first letter, kids stand if it could be their name - based on first letter
*Use elmo to examine name. write and cut name apart.
check 1-1 matching
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* can do IW write - write a sentence about children.
Here is the pack I use to do King or Queen of the Day. It's a great way to learn names and letters in a quick, authentic way! Click <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/King-or-Queen-of-the-Day-Use-Student-Names-to-Learn-Letters-Programmable-277260" target="_blank">HERE </a>to see more.<br />
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11:55- 12:00 Song -- Play Five Little Monkeys song to get kids up and active for a couple of minutes.<br />
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<strong>12:00-12:25 Do Turn and Talk Lesson </strong>
Model for kids how to "turn and talk" to a partner. Have the kids practice this activity a couple times. Quickly turn and talk - one person talks and the other listens. Then SWITCH.
Do interactive writing by making labels for room. Kids can turn and talk about what things to label or what would that label begin with?
<strong>12:25 - 1:00 Re-read No David and discuss the funny parts. </strong>
Then read David Goes to School and discuss why he was in trouble at school. Later today re-visit the David books and begin discussing rules at school - What are rules? Why do we have rules at school? What happens if we don't listen to teacher? Sometimes I begin discussing rules on Day 2, sometimes I leave it for Day 3. It kind of depends on the "vibe" from the kids. Are they restless? attentive? sleepy? Each group has a different capacity for new learning.
Make a circle map about how we “keep our school safe
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1:50- come in get a drink, then get backpacks and put at seats. I make sure we are all ready to go super early because you just can't be in a rush with beginning of kinder or you will never get where you are going. So, we actually get ready before starting math centers. That way, we are ready to go ahead of time and all ready come dismissal time.
Return to carpet - Discuss unifix cubes. What are they called? What can I do with them/not do with them? Make looks like/sounds like chart. Kids practice using unifix cubes and pattern blocks from Day 1.
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kinder books - in book shelf
show alphatubs toys or pics - say names only
youtube songs (clap your hands, this is the way we say hello, where is thumkin, shake my sillies out)
Ok, so that's a wrap on Day 2 for me. Again - not glamorous. We work on firming up procedures and routines this week. Personally I don't throw in alot of arts & crafts (1. my district doesn't allow much of that and 2.I prefer my students to see our routine from the beginning). They really do start to internalize our routine and LOVE knowing what to expect next.
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>So, I'd love to hear from you. Anything else you think is a MUST-DO that I didn't include here? Tell us in the comments. I'd love this to be a great resources for new teachers so please leave your thoughts! </strong></span></h2>
Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-83404657451349923512014-07-30T12:00:00.000-05:002014-07-30T12:00:03.107-05:00First Day PlansSo the first day of school is right around the corner, huh? Ah! The excitement....the anticipation.....the fear is setting in, isn't it?! Hahaha!!! It's really ok! We've all been there. The first day of school produces a myriad of emotions. Many times we are bummed about summer being over. But we are all excited for the new beginnings that a new school year brings!
So - what are you going to do on the first day of school?
Here is the plan that I have used for years (yes I've made tweaks). It seems to work for me. I love getting to sneak a peek at others' plans because, even if I don't follow them, they help me think about what it is that I will actually do in my own classroom.
So, I thought I'd let you see my FIRST DAY PLANS! duh da duh!!!! And I will tell you that I literally use these plans word for word (although like any teacher there are times when I have to make adjustments). Each year brings a new crop of critters and sometimes their attention spans are longer or shorter...But regardless, I use very specific, detailed plans for the first couple weeks of school until I get back in my "groove"! :) Do what feels right for you!
Of and be very leary of teachers that tell you they just "fly by the seat of their pants". Obviously good execution takes good planning. :)
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Playing Dora music as kids start coming in....(it helps make those new kinders feel a little more at ease :).</div>
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7:40-8:20ish - Kids and parents come in and find backpack hook, go to their table spot, and play with play dough. Parents are good at helping them get stuff put away and getting the play dough out. Sometimes, I leave coloring pages and crayons at the tables instead.</div>
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*How they go home - I have parents actually put the tags on their backpacks (one less thing for me to do and less chance of me messing up)</div>
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*Lunch - I need their lunch money or place their lunchbox on the lunchbox table.</div>
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8:30ish - Teach the students how to come to the carpet. Then, have them come to carpet (some kids may be slow to clean - play powervideo video - Franklin Goes to School - first day fears for ones at carpet until we all get there). Introduce yourself and tell them you will learn lots of new things today in kinder.</div>
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Practice a few times how to go from table spot to carpet spot. Praise a good job and raise clips. (I am simply letting them see me move clips up - I haven't explain why yet).</div>
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8:45ish - send kids back to tables ......teach children bathroom procedures (in small groups) while others at their table coloring (use community tubs).</div>
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9:00-9:30 - Boys and Girls, we are going to learn something new called Marshamallow Mouth and Toes. Do you know what a marshmallow mouth is or what marshmallow toes are? (Of course they think that's hilarious - laugh with them). Show kids a bag of chips. Who likes chips? Give them a chip or 2 to eat....Listen. Does it make a lot of noise when you eat chips? Crunch Crunch (emphasize the noise). Show marshmallows. Who likes marshmallows? Do you think they will make a lot of noise or not a lot of noise? Give them each a big marshmallow. Listen. Discuss the difference.</div>
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When we leave our classroom to go somewhere like the lunchroom we will use marshmallow mouths and toes. I’m going to pretend to put a big marshmallow in my mouth. Do you think I will be making lots of noise or not? What if I put marshmallows on my toes? Would my feet make lots of noise or not?</div>
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Use <a href="http://kindergartenlifestyle.blogspot.com/2014/07/marshmallowmouthandtoes-Freebie.html" target="_blank">marshmallow toes poem</a>. Teach kids how to line up at the door. Remind them to put a marshmallow in their mouth and on their toes. Practice a few times. Teach marshmallow mouth and toes (do actions). Walk to cafe and teach how to get tray.</div>
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9:45 -10:15- Return to class (at seats, arms folded and heads down). Call kids to carpet by table - teach calendar procedure. use counting HeidiDVD (#1 and #2 songs and counting to 100 song)</div>
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10:15-10:30 - Read Pete’ Rocking in His School Shoes. Read and let kids show off their new shoes. Later on play video.</div>
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LUNCH/RECESS - Before you leave room check to make sure you aren’t leaving any lunch boxes. Make sure to have kids wear orange bracelets or name tags on way to lunch...easy to identify on playground. Make sure to teach kids signal to line up.</div>
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P.E. - have kids wear badges so they are easily identified (for you and P.E. teacher).</div>
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12:15 Return to room (arms folded, head down) Practice coming to carpet. *Read No David - but just enjoy, no talk of rules yet. Be sure to use clip chart alot for positive reinforcement.....you want them to like the clip chart. No one clips down the first day. They all go home with a certificate celebrating their first great day even if it wasn't really so great. :)</div>
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12:30- 1:00 - Table Centers. Boys and Girls we are going to learn something new now. We are going to learn how to do table centers. On carpet show kids the 4 or 5 table centers we will do (legos, playdo, lacing letters, or inside recess items). Demo what we can/cannot do with them. We can do this......We cannot eat them or throw them. We must share and keep them on the table. Return to tables (arms folded, head down)..... Begin centers. If a child throws or refuses to share - they automatically go to carpet spot and put head down - NO WARNINGS. When you rotate the tubs after about 15 minutes - you rotate tubs, not kids....kids stay at their tables and get new table center. If a child had to sit out - they may go back to table and try again.</div>
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During centers, I will call kids in hallways to take 1st day photo( I’ll use for center cards).</div>
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1:00-1:20 Word Wall - Sing regular ABC song and then teach the Alphabet chant. You will be doing this by yourself as they stare at you. Introduce the www “I”.</div>
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Phonics - Queen of the Day (me) - introduce my name on the name board (make my name)</div>
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1. write name on sentence strip</div>
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1:20-2:00 Writer’s Workshop - Model me drawing a picture and writing my name. --no writing, picture only. Kids will do this. If I can, I will begin testing kids’ letter id. If they can write their name have them do that... Don’t worry if kids fall asleep. :)</div>
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2:00 - Begin End of Day Procedure. Teach how to use behavior chart - send all back to seat and color with green. Teach how to slide in folder. Get Backpacks and double check how we go home chart.</div>
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If I run out of something to do:</div>
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*read a book</div>
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*do math tubs</div>
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*color bubble names</div>
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*Show alphatub toys under Elmo - we name the object</div>
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Math Tubs - Teach about unifix cubes. What they are called? (getting that vocabulary for the manipulatives - they need to know their names). What we can do with them/cannot do with them? Kids spend time exploring unifix cubes. Come back to carpet and discuss what you built or did with the unifix cubes.</div>
In the end -- if all student get fed and sent home the correct way - it will be a SPECTACULAR SUCCESS!
Breathe deep, stop by your favorite fast food place, go home and sit in the quiet and eat! Everything else can wait!! :)
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As teachers around the country head into the classrooms with kiddos we have so many things ahead to teach these little people. It's a big job, but someone has to do it! So, over the next few weeks I will share some things I use to get my students' year off on the right foot.....<br />
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Do you know what a marshmallow mouth is or what marshmallow toes are? This concept is how I teach my kiddos hallway behavior expectations. Last year I found an adorable poster on Pinterest called Marshmallow Toes. I loved it, but I wanted a poster that demonstrates that when we are walking in the hallways we not only have "marshmallow toes" but also "marshmallow mouths"..... so I altered this little poem (I have no idea who came up with this gem of an idea and I saw different versions of it. If you know who to give credit to, please let me know so I can give proper credit because it is super sweet! :)<br />
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Show kids a big bag of chips. Ask, "Who likes chips?" They will all quickly agree they like chips. (Seriously, show kids food and you will definitely have their undivided attention!) Give them a chip or 2 to eat.... Tell them to listen carefully as they chew. "Does it make a lot of noise when you eat chips?" Crunch Crunch (emphasize the noise as you model crunching the chips with your mouth). Wow! Those chips sure are noisy!</div>
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Next show them a big bag of marshmallows. Ask, "Does anyone like marshmallows?" Of course they will all agree they like them. By this time they are just waiting for you to give them one. "Do you think the marshmallows will make a lot of noise or not a lot of noise?" Give them each a couple marshmallows (I actually like the HUGE ones). Remind them to listen as they chew.......yep it's MUCH quieter chewing marshmallows than chips. After you establish that marshmallows are QUIET, show them this poster:</div>
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Now tell the kids "When we leave our classroom to go somewhere like the lunchroom, we will use marshmallow mouths and toes. I’m going to pretend to put a big marshmallow in my mouth. Do you think I will be making lots of noise or not? (Physically do this and cram your mouth with a big marshmallow and try to talk (silently of course:0).....yes it's silly but that will make it even more memorable for the kiddos!......."What if I put marshmallows on my toes? Would my feet make lots of noise or not?" (pretend to do this as well....:0) The kids will giggle and love you for it....They will also get the message that marshmallow mouths and marshmallow toes means we are being quiet.</div>
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Teach kids how to line up at door. Remind them to put a marshmallow in their mouth and on their toes. Practice this a few times.</div>
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How do YOU teach hallway expectations??</div>
Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-71122769587708683942014-07-20T18:26:00.000-05:002014-07-20T18:30:39.688-05:00Back-to-School with LakeshoreAre you in love with Lakeshore as much as I am? Seriously - that place is TEACHER HEAVEN! It also can be dangerous to one's bank account too....but who cares about that... ;) Honey - don't check the bank account... it's fine... really! ;)<br />
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I love the Lakeshore Learning Store near me. It has everything from teacher materials to classroom decorations to arts & crafts... just everything to make an elementary teacher happy. I've learned over time that it also makes my momma side happy too.... lots of cool toys for birthdays and Christmas - things that make kids use their creativity ---not just poking around on an IPOD.<br />
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Recently, Lakeshore contacted me about doing a review for them...something that teachers might be interested in for back-to-school. I was super excited to try something out. I chose the <u><i><b>Stretch & Connect Builders</b></i></u> for Reagan. They looked like a neat twist on legos and blocks.<br />
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First thing: Lakeshore ships so fast! I think we had these things by the end of the week. I was shocked at how quick I got them. Reagan, like any boy, was super excited to see them. As we say in Texas, "He was in hog heaven!" ;) From the moment he saw the package, I knew he wasn't going to let these out of his sight!</div>
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And I was right - he didn't! In fact, his older brother couldn't even resist these builders.</div>
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In fact, I nearly had to fight to get them to put the builders away and go to sleep that night. :) hehehe</div>
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I have to admit... I even got into the action as well... they were so darned intriguing. </div>
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You get these big straw like things.... called connecters. They bend and twist and locked into these plastic pieces of different sizes and shapes. It even comes with wheels to make vehicles. Your mind quickly gets to thinking of all these things you could make with the pieces.</div>
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Oh man... I not only saw Reagan make such wonderful things ....but he was using fantastic vocabulary while doing it. Anyone who says..."We can't PLAY with blocks in my kinder classroom." -- YES YOU CAN! And if your principal says no - take in research showing how academic BLOCKS can be. Reagan was counting, making shapes (2D and 3D), problem solving, using vocabulary and creativity by the bucketful!! </div>
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He was also having fun and.... to him, THIS was meaningful!</div>
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Look at some of the many things he did with these blocks.....</div>
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Great fine motor work for little hands!! Plus, he loved that he didn't have to be gentle with these blocks. He could be a rough and tumble boy!</div>
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Look at that intense focus!</div>
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Looks at that cube!! </div>
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YES!! This is my favorite picture! What creativity and problem solving!! These blocks are not only wonderful at home. They would be ideal for a kinder/1st classroom. If you don't use blocks during your center time....think about recess! How many kids would love to create during recess time!<br />
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One of the reasons I love this is because it's super simple. Plus, it's super refreshing - especially when it's HOT, HOT, HOT in Texas.<br />
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1. Cut a lemon in quarters and remove seeds.</div>
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2. Place 1 or 2 quarters of lemon in a Zip-loc baggie.</div>
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3. Pour 1/2 cup of water in the baggie.</div>
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4. Pour 1 tsp. of sugar in the baggie.</div>
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5. Squeeze the contents of the baggie. Be sure to squeeze the lemon pulp really well!</div>
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6. Insert a straw and enjoy!</div>
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See?? I told you it was super easy! So, run out and buy a couple lemons and make your own fresh lemonade... :)</div>
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<br />Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-84897704574783190832014-04-06T16:18:00.007-05:002014-04-10T19:25:28.205-05:00Farfaria Giveaway<br />
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If you are like me, you try to stay up-to-date on all the new educational apps for kids. It's a difficult job because there are so many amazing ones out there. There's so many to chose from, some great, some no-so great.<br />
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Farfaria contacted me about doing a review of the Farfaria app and I agreed. All opinions in this post are mine. So here goes:<br />
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id491771721?mt=8">Farfaria</a> is an Ipad storybook app. There are over 600 stories - all fully interactive and 5 new stories are added each week. Can I say that is pretty incredible? I mean....I'm a good mom and we have a good size library for my little ones, but I certainly do not have 600 books in our library. So, right there....the fact that we have access to 600 storybooks at any given moment is wonderful. We don't even have to store them. They are already on my Ipad! Plus there's such a wide variety that my kinder kid through my 6th grader can find stories they love!<br />
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Another great thing about Farfaria is each book is given a "level" which really helps kids choose books based on skill level. Children can choose books they can read independently. They can also read stories that are more difficult and use the "read to me" feature. The reader reads so naturally - no mono-tone, choppy reading. I also love how quickly you "turn the page" - perfect for teaching a young child how to turn pages like a real book.<br />
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I LOVE this app! I am totally sold on it! My little dinosaur lover was pleased that there were books he could read easily using his sight word knowledge and there are nonfiction books about dinosaurs, amphibians, insects, and more.<br />
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Look - he had so much fun! (ignore the painted fingernails... :) </div>
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He had to try since mom and sister were :)</div>
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This app is a STEAL at $3.99 per month. I love to snuggle up next to Reagan for his goodnight story. He loves this time and he can be in charge of the story we read. In fact, another great thing I love about Farfaria is you can actually download the app and get a FREE story everyday without paying a dime!!! That's terrific!! But trust me you will love the app so much, you'll shell out the $3.99 to have unlimited access - totally worth it!<br />
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Check out some wonderful screenshots from this amazing app:<br />
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We went outside in our beautiful Texas weather to make some real rainbows using a clear container and mirror. I know many of you are still buried under snow. Please don't hate us for our nice weather. Remember come a couple months from now we will be scorching in our brutal Texas summer (which surely can be equated to the depths of hell in July and August :)<br />
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Even my teens were outside excited to capture a mysterious rainbow. I will say it was easier to find the rainbow than to photograph them.... so the pictures don't do them any justice. For anyone doing a nonfiction rainbow unit, this activity is a MUST-DO!</div>
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It was fun to find the rainbows... a bit of trial and error but everyone was so intent on finding one, they were definitely engaged.</div>
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To do this just fill a clear glass/container 3/4 full with water. Slip a small mirror into the container and place in direct sunlight. Again, the rainbows we saw were really neat, but it's kind of hard to see in the pictures above. :)</div>
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I also found this great "indoor rainbow" experiment at TurtleDiary. It's give a great animated demonstration of creating a rainbow in a darkened room. Check it out <a href="http://www.turtlediary.com/kindergarten-games/experiment-games/rainbow-experiment.html/">HERE</a>. They actually have a number of neat kindergarten-level experiments there. :)</div>
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We also did a "Milky Rainbow" experiment as well. This one is SO SO SO cool!</div>
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Place 1 drop of dish soap in the middle of the colors. You will see a color explosion. It's really cool! Not only with the color shoot out in all directions, you will see the primary colors mix and create the secondary colors without any help from you. Remember, we only used red, yellow, and blue. But, we got pink, purple, green, and more..... </div>
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Reagan was amazed that all the beautiful colors mixed to create a yucky brown color... YUCK!</div>
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Here's a peek into some more fun we had this week learning about rainbows and their colors. We use my Roy G. Biv and the Rainbow pack. You can get it on TpT <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Roy-G-Biv-and-the-Rainbow-A-Rainbow-Exploration-Unit-1155904">HERE</a>! </center>
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Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-89443466799798652452014-03-11T17:11:00.000-05:002014-03-11T17:11:02.611-05:00Rainbow Sun CatcherWe have had tons of fun learning about rainbows this week! Such exciting stuff! A rainbow is truly an amazing weather phenomena.<br />
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We finished up our learning with some fun rainbow crafts. Check it out!</div>
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For this activity, you just need clear <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HNYZ40/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002HNYZ40&linkCode=as2&tag=kinderglifest-20">Clear Contact Paper, 18" x 9'</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=kinderglifest-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002HNYZ40" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IE0H/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00006IE0H&linkCode=as2&tag=kinderglifest-20">Rainbow colored tissue paper</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=kinderglifest-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00006IE0H" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, scotch tape, and scissors.</div>
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Cut a large square (1 foot by 1 foot depending on how big you want the rainbow). Lay it out on a table with the backing side up. Tape the sides down onto the table. Peel the backing off starting at one corner.<br />
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Form a rainbow using the tissue paper. This is a great time for kids to use their rainbow knowledge to create the rainbow or simply let them be creative (GASP - I know that seems to be a bad word in some schools today :).<br />
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And, here's the sun catcher in action! So pretty! We also hole-punched the bottom of the rainbow and tied different colored curling ribbon to finish the effect. I love how bright and cheerful they make the house! :)<br />
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We also made paper plate rainbows. I wrote the ROY G. BIV acronym down the middle on the "half moon" and Reagan colored the rainbow. </div>
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*2 large marshmallows (roasting marshmallows)<br />
*1 chenille stick<br />
*<a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/KelloggrsquosFrootLoops.html">Fruit Loops</a><br />
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We placed 6 fruit loops of each color on the chenille stick. Start with red. Follow the colors of the rainbow. This will be a 6-color rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple).</div>
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Once you have all the fruit loops on the stick, push a marshmallow on either end. You can bend the stick to make a rainbow shape. It will even sit on the table. Too fun!!</div>
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That's it! See how easy that was!! :)</div>
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Hey friends! I am so excited to link up to the Bright Ideas Hop for March. Today I'm going to share how to make your own DIY abacus!<br />
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Hehe -- an abacus is perfect for sticking your nose through... :)</div>
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....and maybe even your tongue... :)</div>
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Nooooo!!! That's not really what you do with an abacus...... so what do you do???<br />
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<b><u>What's an abacus?</u></b><br />
An abacus is a great, yet simple counting tool. You can use it to teach your students about 1-1 correspondence, counting, skip counting, addition, subtraction, and even place value. Well actually, it can even be used for teaching multiplication and division in the upper grades. There really are so many possible uses.<br />
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1. Addition. 3 yellow + 2 red= 5</div>
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2. Compose/Decompose to 10. 5+5=10 and 10-5=5</div>
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3. Place Value (numbers great than 10). 1 red stands for ten and 2 yellows stand for ones... This number is 12.</div>
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4.This would be 37. On the second row, kids will learn that when all the yellow or red are together they represent 5, plus the 2 red equals 7. Great way to subitize!</div>
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5. And for early kinder and pre-k kids, simply counting and moving over 1 bead each time you count a number is wonderful practice. 1 (move a bead), 2 (move a bead), 3 (move a bead), etc.</div>
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I used abacuses often while teaching kindergarten. In fact, it was always one of the first math manipulatives I would introduce each year. And, we'd use it all year long!<br />
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I now homeschool my children and I don't have the fancy ones that my school purchased, so I made some. They are easy to make and a great weekend project. FYI** You will see that my children helped me make our abacuses, but I do not advise doing this with young students at school. This is a fantastic project for you to make for your class. :)<br />
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1. Get 5 chenille sticks. Fold them in half and cut. That will give you 10 smaller sticks.<br />
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2. Line the 10 chenille sticks up on a large craft stick. Space them as evenly as possible, but no need to measure. Hot glue across the tips of the sticks lined up on the craft stick. Then, place another craft stick on top (like a sandwich). Now, that end is done! :)<br />
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3. Place 10 beads on each chenille stick. I like placing 5 of one color and 5 of another color (so they can easily spot 5 on each line), but you can do patterns or even random beads. Your choice.<br />
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Reagan was so careful counting each bead. He wanted to make sure he made his abacus correctly!</div>
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This is my 13 year old daughter Bailey. Yes... I do participate in child labor.. Ssshhhh!!! </div>
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Don't tell anyone! ;)</div>
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Here, all the beads are on. Now, we just have to make a sandwich on the other end.</div>
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4. Once all 100 beads are on on (10 rows of 10 beads), it's time to make the other end. Place a craft stick under the loose ends of your chenille sticks and glue down with hot glue. Then, place another craft stick on top (like a sandwich).<br />
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5. Notice I hot glued another craft stick on top and on bottom to make a stand/frame that really helped make my abacus more sturdy.</div>
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In my house we are VERY excited about the beginning of Spring... well sometimes we think it's coming and other times we are certain that winter will NEVER end.... but we are optimistic! My favorite thing about Spring (besides the warmer temps) is how the world looks so fresh and new! Flowers start blooming, animals come out and play, and rainbows abound!<br />
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A rainbow is truly a miracle....and if you are Christian like me, they remind you of God's great promise. And, that makes me happy. :)<br />
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Anyways, we made oobleck a couple weeks ago and my kids were really interested in the viscosity of that crazy stuff. So, I found this great science experiment to make a rainbow in a jar from <a href="http://sweetandsimplethings.blogspot.ca/2011/05/rainbow-in-jar.html">"Sweet and Simple Things"</a>. This experiment is all about the viscosity of the liquids you place in the jar....starting with corn syrup (which has a high viscosity) and moving to alcohol (with has a very low viscosity). I was so surprised how much Reagan remembered about this big scientific concept! He was even about to tell me about each liquid's viscosity as he poured it in.<br />
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Wanna make a liquid rainbow of your own? Read below to see how. My 6 year old Reagan did it basically by himself (with some guidance from mom)....so it's easy. This activity also provides a great opportunity to discuss measurement. I showed him where the 1/2 cup ling was and he was soooo careful to pour exactly to that line. SUCH great learning..... We had several different size cups, so we also talked about how the 1/2 cup line was in different places on the different cups.<br />
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*measuring cup<br />
*spoon<br />
*large clear glass/container<br />
*food coloring (red, blue, and green)<br />
*Blue Dawn dish soap (light blue preferable, but dark blue will work)<br />
*oil (I used olive oil, but any will do)<br />
*light corn syrup<br />
*rubbing alcohol<br />
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To make your liquid rainbow, start with the inverse colors. Purple will be first, then blue, green, yellow, and red. Yes - I know we are missing orange.....but trust me this is fantastic! Just go with it! :)</div>
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Pour 1/2 corn syrup in measuring cup. Add 1 drop of red food coloring and 1 drop of blue food coloring. Mix. Pour the mixture into the clear glass container.</div>
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(This is a great time to discuss how we make the purple color if your child doesn't already know. Turning red and blue into purple is nearly magical for a young child).</div>
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Pour 1/2 cup of blue Dawn dish soap into a measuring cup. Then, SLOWLY SLOWLY SLOWLY pour the blue dish soap along the side of the glass container. It's so important to go slow. You will start to see a layer of purple and a layer of blue. :)</div>
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Pour 1/2 cup of water into a measuring cup. Add 2 drops of green food coloring and mix. SLOWLY SLOWLY SLOWLY pour the green water down the side of your glass container. It will make a 3rd layer of green.</div>
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Pour 1/2 cup of olive oil (or other yellow oil) SLOWLY (you get my point) down the side of the container.</div>
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You now have 4 layers (purple, blue, green, and yellow).</div>
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Pour 1/2 rubbing alcohol into a measuring cup. Add 2 drops of red food coloring. Now, this is where it's super important to pour SLOWLY down the rim on the container. You will now have your top, red layer! SHAZAM!! -- a liquid rainbow!</div>
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#1 - I will tell you that when we made our first liquid rainbow, we poured our red layer too quickly and some went below the oil layer - so pour SLOWLY!!</div>
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#2 - Always err on the side of the colors being too light instead of darker. The colors show up better the lighter they are. If they are too dark, it all looks like a blaaaahhh dark mess.... </div>
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The second round went PERFECT!</div>
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This is a quick and easy activity to do with your child! It took us from start to finish maybe 15 minutes... </div>
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So ..... - go ahead and make your own <span style="color: red;">L</span><span style="color: orange;">I</span><span style="color: #f1c232;">Q</span><span style="color: lime;">U</span><span style="color: blue;">I</span><span style="color: purple;">D </span><span style="color: red;">R</span><span style="color: orange;">A</span><span style="color: #f1c232;">I</span><span style="color: lime;">N</span><span style="color: blue;">B</span><span style="color: purple;">O</span><span style="color: magenta;">W</span>!!!!</div>
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You just need a few things.</div>
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*Borax (in the laundry aisle - I got mine at Walmart)</div>
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*bottle glue (the clear and white glue makes different looking flubber)</div>
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1. Pour a 4 oz bottle in a small bowl.</div>
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2. Fill the empty glue bottle with warm water. Pour that bottle full of warm water into the bowl.</div>
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4. Add 3 drops of food coloring.</div>
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5. Mix 1 teaspoon of borax with 1/2 cup of warm water and mix.</div>
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It will immediately start to solidify into flubber!!</div>
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Look at that smile!</div>
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Add in the food coloring you want.</div>
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And, here is the beginning of the flubber... looks a bit like jello. :)</div>
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Now it lifts up and out of the bowl.</div>
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Reagan noticed that he could hold the flubber without it pour out of his fingers. Flubber is definitely more of a solid than oobleck. </div>
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And, then we tried making flubber using the white glue. It looks different for sure!</div>
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And yes....that is a bag of popcorn in the background... Apparently making flubber is hard work and so Reagan needed a snack to keep his energy up to finish the experiment. :)<br />
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Can you believe it's almost March? Seriously - that is C-U-RAZY!!! It's almost time for celebrating Dr. Seuss! My boys have literally fallen in love with Seuss' books, his use of rhyme, and his just plain silliness! I was a little timid doing Seuss with my older kids - worried they'd think they were too big for it. But, I'm telling you they loved it. :)<br />
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We read the book Bartholemew and the Oobleck - one of the oldest of all Dr. Seuss books. It's a hilarious book...... King Derwin was tired of the normal stuff that comes from they sky: rain, snow, fog, and sun. He called upon his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. He gets oobleck and it creates a big silly mess! Bartholemew has to come to the rescue!<br />
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Apparently you can't read this Dr. Seuss book without whipping up your own batch of oobleck, so we did! I've made flubber many times in my own classroom, but I had never made oobleck so we decided to give it a try. First we went to youtube and found several fantastic videos! Yay!! Gosh! How did we learn anything prior to youtube?</div>
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Here's how we made it.....and oh yeah - we LOVED it!! I was actually BLOWN AWAY by how easy it was to make. Seriously - 2 kitchen ingredients are required - water and cornstarch.</div>
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It's messy, but oh so fun! My advice if you are trying this in the classroom is to use small cups or even zip-loc baggies instead of the large bowl. Better yet, I'd just send a note home to parents letting them know to send their children with play clothes because we'll be getting messy! Seriously - those are the BEST days and the days your kiddos will remember!</div>
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*bowl</div>
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*2 cups cornstarch</div>
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*1 cup water</div>
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Optional - food coloring and glitter</div>
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Food coloring is optional if you want it to be a color other than white. We used green to match Dr. Seuss' oobleck. Reagan was also determined to use glitter in the oobleck. It's not necessary, but it really made his day!</div>
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1. Pour 1 cup water into large bowl.</div>
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5. Slowly pour in approximately 1 more cup of cornstarch while your mix. You will start to notice the mixture get thick. That's when you have oobleck. Then, the only thing left to do is dig your hands in!!!</div>
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There was no mistaken when we had the right mixture. It was definitely OOBLECK!</div>
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See the big clump on the left side? Proof that this stuff really turns solid.<br />
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Eewww..... you can probably imagine that my boys LOVED this gross looking oobleck!<br />
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That smile is unmistakable! Pure joy! Just the way learning should be.... bet he never forgets "Bartholemew and the Oobleck"! In fact, Reagan told his daddy all about oobleck and high viscosity. I wish I had been able to record Reagan explaining high viscosity to his dad. CRAZY!<br />
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Even Jordan (my 10 year old) couldn't get enough of this stuff!<br />
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Look the beginning of an oobleck ball!<br />
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We took it outside so they could REALLY have fun with it!<br />
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ooohhhh - love the cheesy smile! I'm also loving this nice warm Texas weather....it's the best time of the year here...not to cold and not too hot.<br />
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Reagan wanted to test the oobleck in many ways. Here he's pouring it from one container to another. He couldn't get over how the ball he just made was now pouring into another container.<br />
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There! His oobleck ball is back!.....but not for long!<br />
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We literally spent all afternoon playing with the oobleck. It is messy so beware of that. But doesn't all great learning occur amongst mess?! We talked alot about why oobleck happened. We learned that this mixture is the way it is because of its' high viscosity. Here are a couple of great learning video we watched before trying out our own experiment:</div>
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Oh!! P.S. - just a reminder..... DO NOT pour the mixture down your drain. I've heard bad things can happen....clogging. ;)<br />
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To finish off our Oobleck afternoon we had some pistaschio pudding...YUM! (You could also add a touch of green food coloring to vanilla if you don't want to use pistachio. :)<br />
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Now - get busy! You've got some oobleck to make!Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-44922008350283009432014-02-07T18:00:00.000-06:002014-02-08T20:19:25.942-06:00Kindergarten Lifestyle LOVES TPT!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow! Are you as surprised as I am about how quick this school year is going? hehe Maybe it's just me, but it seems like yesterday it was August! I know...I know.... I live in Texas and many of you have been buried under hundreds of feet of snow and you are probably thinking.....CRAZY woman, winter has lasted YEARS...:) We haven't had much winter here so it feels like time has flown.<br />
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But, here we are - full fledged into February! Ah! February - the month of love....<br />
A few weeks ago my Freebielicious friends and I were talking about how much teaching has changed just over the last decade! It really has! Do you remember back in 2005-ish when the only resources we had as teachers on the Internet were "old-timey"websites....oh the graphics were archaic, everything was made in Word, and there were only a handful of pioneer teachers (that I ADORE) that were brave enough to venture into sharing with other teachers on the Internet? I remember having to pull things from ABCTeach, using Mailbox magazine, and making center activities from construction paper and sharpies. Baby - we've come along way from those days!<br />
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Today, we use blogs to keep a running dialogue with other teachers. I love getting a chance to peek into other classrooms from all over the world! What better professional development is there than to see what works/doesn't work in other teachers' classrooms? Your admin may not get it, but we do!<br />
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And then..... then came TeachersPayTeachers!! And while TPT has been around since 2006, it has grown and changed in many ways! I know for a fact that TPT made me a better teacher. Not because I bought lesson plans......;) It made me a better teacher because it allowed me to have access to an entire library overflowing with wonderful resources to make my classroom instruction more interactive, more real, and more FUN! And, yes learning should be fun and don't ever let anyone tell you different!</div>
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#1 TPT empowers teachers - we are no longer at the mercy of large publishing companies. We do know what's best for our students. And, we know what's best for teachers too. TPT is my go-to teacher resource. WHY? I'd much rather support another teacher that's been in my position and taught the same grade. Teachers are natural share-ers! We love sharing what we have and what we've learned. I want my money going to a teacher - not a huge company.</div>
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#2 TPT makes my life easier and allows me to spend more time with my kids! PERIOD! It really is as simple as that!</div>
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#3 Friends! - TpT has also allowed me to meet many amazing....I mean truly amazing teachers all over the world! It has changed my life! Working in a classroom everyday can be alienating at times. But, now I get to chat and collaborate with teachers that live in other states and other countries. How amazing is that? Technology really is changing the classroom and our future!</div>
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I really could go ON and ON and ON.....but I have something super exciting that I have to share......</div>
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I am giving away a $10 TpT gift certificate to show my love and support for TPT!!! This gift certificate will allow you to buy $10 worth of materials from TPT. YOUR CHOICE!</div>
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Once you enter my giveaway, you aren't done because <a href="http://mrsalbanesesclass.blogspot.com/2014/02/mrs-albanese-loves-tpt-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Alessia over at Mrs. Albanese's Kindergarten</a> is sharing the TPT love too. So, now run over and see her!!<br />
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We've been working hard this year learning important sight words! Reagan loves to read and loves showing off how many sight words he knows....what kinder kid doesn't?Yep! They all do....and that is exactly why I love the "kinder age".....<br />
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Here is our home word wall. We use the word wall at home the same as we use it in the classroom... It's a great way to extend the home/school connection and really drives home the point that those word wall words really ARE the most important words in the world!<br />
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Reagan is always in full control of HIS word wall. He puts up every single word and boy oh boy! Do not let anyone try to move them! He just won't have any of that! He's so protective of his words.<br />
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We do lots of activities to go with our word wall. We play snap & clap, flashlight, mystery word, etc. We still do alot of the same activities I did when I was in the classroom. You can read about those activities <a href="http://kindergartenlifestyle.blogspot.com/2013/07/word-wall-mini-word-wall-freebie.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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I used to have a set of plastic maracas that we'd use in the classroom. I had enough where all my students could have 1 maraca. We'd shake our maracas as we'd chant our word wall words. </div>
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So, I decided to make it apart of our word wall routine at home....but I left my maracas in my old classroom. We had to make some....</div>
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Take a normal sized plastic Easter egg (not a large one).... Open it and fill with rice or beans or beads. We didn't have any beans so we filled some with rice, some with beads, and some with both --which was Reagan's idea. Different items make different sounds so it was fun to discuss those different sounds.<br />
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Yes, even Bailey got involved in the fun! She's such a kinder at heart! <3 See those beautiful Jamberry's?</div>
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Close the Easter egg up and place 2 plastic spoons on either side of the egg... (don't ya just love Bailey's "cool" face? She'd hate to know I posted this... hehehe)<br />
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Then we used masking tape to hold it all together. Bailey wasn't the only one that wanted to ham it up!<br />
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Reagan was so proud of his homemade maracas and he now LOVES using them for word wall time! Look at that happy smile! :) <3<br />
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Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-9389865597919198792014-01-21T18:40:00.001-06:002014-01-21T20:23:43.157-06:00Reagan ReadingI'm so proud of Reagan! He is such a super sweet and smart boy. Yes - he takes after his mom. :)<br />
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Kids grow so quickly and I get so sad when I think about him being grown. :( So, I love capturing all those precious growing moments. Reagan loves <a href="http://www.starfall.com/" target="_blank">Starfall</a> and he loves reading! He is obsessed with showing me just how good he is.....and of course, as mom, I am always ready and willing to listen to him!<br />
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<u>Disclaimer:</u> Reagan is usually shirtless.....Anytime we go anywhere he comes home and yanks off his shirt... So, you will see him shirtless alot! :) hehehe.... Boys will be boys!<br />
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We set up a little computer in a nook in the living room for the kids to use. Jaden and Jordan are using <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/" target="_blank">Time4Reading</a> in their homeschool program so we needed another computer set up.<br />
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Reagan was so excited to go to <a href="http://www.starfall.com/" target="_blank">Starfall </a>- like most 5 year olds! He fell in love with the nursery rhyme, Fuzzy Wuzzy. It's not one I'd ever done with him before so it was new and he loved it.... He played it over and over! You'll notice he was intent (and a little distracted) by making the mouse highlight each word......but a great way to see he definitely has one-to-one matching down!<br />
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He even grabbed his IPOD and recorded the rhyme so he could carry it around with him... hehe :) I wonder if Starfall has an IPOD app? I need to check that out! <span style="color: red;">I checked it out. Starfall does have an app for that! We bought it for $2.99 - not too shabby! :)</span></div>
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Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-12947830136171685002014-01-13T23:03:00.000-06:002014-01-13T23:20:50.728-06:00Bear-y Yummy Words (Freebie)Here is a real quick freebie for you. I love bears and we do a bear unit each January. There's just something about bears that kids love!<br />
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Hehe - here's my son Jaden. He's 11, but when he saw me pull out the box of Cookie Crisp, he was a VERY willing helper! Hhmmmm..... mental note -- how could I use this darn cereal to bribe him in other ways..... :) Cute kid, huh? :)<br />
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This is a Dolch sight word game. It includes both pre-primer and primer words. It's a super simple game. Each player gets a bear character with a cookie jar. The object of the game is to earn cookies for your cookie jar. I have printed cookies for this if you can't use food in the classroom, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE using the tiny mini cookies (even Cookie Crisp cereal works really well)!<br />
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Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07996519153170024853noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3073806412999093064.post-69009893239029026042014-01-12T20:49:00.000-06:002014-01-12T20:49:51.291-06:00Snow Puffy PaintI'm so thankful my little Reagan is feeling much better. So, today we made snow paint! This is another WAY simple activity to do in celebration of winter. Not only did Reagan love making snowflakes and snowmen using the puffy paint, the whole rest of my crew loved it as well....yes - even the big kids! By the time we were done my kitchen was plum full of kids... :) If this can hold to attention of big mean teenagers, that is something special! It made my momma heart proud... :)<br />
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This paint is really cool! It looks like a super light frosting, but it dried puffy. Reagan was so tempted to try it since it really looked like frosting, but he didn't... :) Here he is smelling it because we included some peppermint extract in it....YUM!<br />
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So here is what you need. You probably can find the stuff you need between your house and school.......yeah you know you steal stuff from home for these type things!</div>
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<b><u>Materials:</u></b><br />
Elmer's Glue<br />
Shaving Cream<br />
Iridescent Glitter (optional) - if you want it to be glittery<br />
Peppermint Extract (optional) - if you want it to smell yummy<br />
Construction Paper<br />
Paint Brushes - although my daughter discovered that a spoon actually works better<br />
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<b><u>How To Make It: </u></b><br />
Mix equal parts of white glue and shaving cream. We didn't measure anything. We just mixed it until it was well mixed. It won't really feel puffy. It gets puffy as it dries which is COOL and your kids will be super surprised! We used a whole 7oz. bottle of glue and probably 2 cups of shaving cream. Then, we mixed in glitter and a wee bit of peppermint extract. Reagan loved mixing it, but he did kind of slop it. You may want to do the mixing or put it in a bigger bowl. He was crazy with the mixing, but he had such a good time. He felt like he was helping me bake something... :)<br />
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That's it! Then, simply use the mixture as paint... We painted snowmen, snowflakes, and even our names!<br />
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We used construction paper to make the pieces for the snowman. It sticks right to the paint - no extra glue needed!<br />
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Look at that smile on Reagan's face! Even big sister, Bailey had to get in on the action!</div>
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I had Reagan cut the pieces for the snowman himself. He had to think about what color made sense and he free cut the pieces. I think sometimes we get too caught up in things looking "cute" instead of the process that kiddos go through in making them. I wanted him to do his own thinking about how to make the snowman's nose, hat, boots, and buttons.... He noticed that this nose was too big, but he liked it! The paint is puffy but doesn't really weigh the paper down and it doesn't run....so don't worry!!</div>
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The finished products! </div>
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