Over the weekend, our school had a book fair at Barnes & Noble. There were musical performances by the students, story book read-alouds and an author visit. A percentage of the sales went to our school to buy books for our library. It was great fun and I think we will get a significant amount of books for our school! I was asked to have a craft table with a holiday theme. I decided we would make ornaments and pins. … Read more…
Are you looking for a last-minute Thanksgiving craft to keep the kids occupied after your turkey dinner? How about a “thankful wreath”? 1. Cut out the inside of a paper plate, so only the rim is left. 2. Cut out construction paper leaves and write one thing that you are thankful for on each leaf. 3. Glue these to the paper plate.4. Gather an assortment of fun “additions”: cut out felt leaves, artificial or real fall leaves, foam stickers and … Read more…
Each year, I tend to try something different for Valentine’s Day. I like to spice things up, don’t you? Here are some from the past that I have done. 1. Valentine’s Heart Collages 2. Cool Hands, Warm Heart 3. Easy Clay Hearts for Kindergarten I have made these for Christmas presents, but they would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. 4. Maps of My Heart (by Kindergarten) 5. Styrofoam Printed Valentines Follow @marcia_beckett
