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Mummy Maker
We started our latest little “game” (more on that in future posts) with a reading of the book Inside a House That is Haunted by Alyssa Satin Capucilli to introduce our subject to the kids. It was an easy grab off the shelf, and I knew it included mummies so it was perfect! Then it was time […]
Halloween Candy Carrier
Objective: Create a container that will hold the most Halloween candy. Some Suggested Supplies (teams of 2): Check back soon for details on how to use this challenge in your classroom!
Labeling in your room
With a whole new room comes new labels. Check out how I put these labels on my new, functional containers. I started by labeling the containers with classroom materials and my materials. I was able to find pink and green labels (orange… not so much) – oah and let me tell you… […]
Moon Sand
The other day I got a shipment (like I do often) of some new wooded boxes with moon sand (there are a lot of different versions but essentially it’s all the same – well pretty much). I really wanted green and decided to go with orange as well because you know, of course it haaad […]
Look for classroom supplies at second hand shops
Often, I find myself stopping at the nearest Walmart or Meijer that is open at 6am on my way to school that carries the supply that I need for a special game or activity I decide to do for the day while laying in bed the night before or taking a shower that morning. However, […]
Our Village
Our village learns together. We run our households together. We teach our children together. We become better people together. Who is in YOUR village? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Take a moment and think about it. Really think about it. In your personal life… Your professional life… It really is okay that we […]
Where did “Takes a Village Teaching” come from?
Janelle and I have been working hard to make this vision come together and honestly, it would not be possible without our “Village.” Yes, we are part of each others’ Village and we share some of the people in our Villages but we also have our own people in our own Villages that don’t have […]