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Love Bug- Valentine’s art project for elementary

Submitted by Darcy T. Create a pattern for younger students. Older students can handle making their own, if you explain the simplicity of it when they look at it piece by piece.  For example, the purple body is just a … Continue reading

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Magazine Tree of Hearts- Valentine’s Day art project, Valentine’s craft

This was found on a great blog. Check it out! puttiprapancha.blogspot.com From a magazine, find red and pink sections and cut into hearts of different sizes.  Look for a green section large enough to trace a hand print and part … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” Speech, August 28, 1963- March on Washington video

From youtube.com (17:28) I Have a Dream Speech Martin Luther King’s Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963. Washington, D.C.

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Reindeer Pots- Christmas craft, Christmas art project for elementary grades

From amazingmoms.com Materials scissors craft glue, glue stick, or glue dots terracotta clay pots (2-inch to 5-inch) googly eyes red pom-poms (glitter pom-poms are a fun addition!) 3 shades of brown craft foam, cardstock paper, or construction paper Instructions First, … Continue reading

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Days of the Week- video, to music

Days of the Week (clap clap!) [to the tune of the Addams Family]

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Scientific Method- A song about the scientific method, video

From youtube.com  

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I Have a Dream Speech (shortened version)- Martin Luther King, Jr

From youtube.com (2:18)

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Social Studies Bulletin Board- economy, natural resources, geography, climate

Submitted by Sheryl

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Ancient Egypt – by National Geographic -video

From youtube.com (3:09)

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Calendar/Circle Time- bulletin board

From countingcoconuts.blogspot.com Fall Bulletin Boards Early Childhood Bulletin Boards This board includes the days of the week, months of the year, the seasons and the calendar itself. The number cards for the calendar will be changed monthly to represent a … Continue reading

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Back To School: Five Things Your Kids’ Teacher Wants You To Know- article

From huffingtonpost.com School’s already back in session in some parts of the country, but it isn’t too late to start the year off right. As a parent, your expectations are high, no doubt, but your child’s teacher expects certain things … Continue reading

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Playdough Recipe- play-dough

From amazingmoms.com Age: All Ages Time: 15 Minutes or Less Difficulty: Very Easy I love this playdough recipe because it’s super quick to make and provides hours of fun with the kids. This is the perfect boredom buster for those … Continue reading

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The Winning Touch- math multiplication game to practice basic facts

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Shamrock Ladders (Chains)- preschool or elementary art/craft for St. Patrick’s Day

Have the children make “leprechaun ladders” or chains to use as room decorations for St. Patrick’s Day. 1. Cut straws into 1- inch sections. 2. Cut 3-inch shamrock shapes out of green construction paper and punch holes in the centers … Continue reading

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