This week we've been reading "Washing Line" by Jez Alborough. The elephant and his friends guess who each of the pieces of washing on the line belong to because of their shape or size, and then there's a surprise at the end. https://youtu.be/1FY5mdF57s8?si=YkpMGDvYVIb2qUJO The children joined in the conversation about the pictures, guessing who the... Seguir lendo →
Old McDonald had a farm activities
Old MacDonald is a song kids love. Are you ready to discover all of the fun animals on Old MacDonald’s farm. This Super Simple version of the classic nursery rhyme, Old MacDonald Had A Farm, adds some useful language for talking about animal sounds with kids ("What does a pig/ cow/ duck/ horse say?"). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oYKonYBujg... Seguir lendo →
Let’s go on an Easter hunt
Easter is just around the corner, and it’s a time to celebrate in the classroom. A great way to do this is with this easter book! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is at the farm hunting for tasty Easter eggs . . . Meet friendly farmyard animals and lift the flaps on every page to help... Seguir lendo →
Winter bingo in kinder
Playing bingo is a great game all year long. It can actually help young children develop listening skills, self-regulation, and visual discrimination. Furthermore, Bingo is a great way to introduce young children to games because there are few rules and each player has his or her own game board. There’s plenty of learning that takes... Seguir lendo →
WINTER SONGS PLAYLIST
Singing songs with preschoolers is a great way to introduce children to rhythm, rhyme, and singing. Furthermore, it also is great for the following benefits: Language Development – Songs introduce new vocabulary words to students, helps with pronunciation, and improves comprehension. Social Skills – Singing in a group, such as circle time, is great for interaction with... Seguir lendo →
CHRISTMAS SNOW GLOBE
It's Christmas time, and that means Christmas activities, carols and decorations. And Christmas is all students can talk about. So, we were really busy all this month developing several Christmas activities that kept them engaged and learning all month long. Furthermore, my kinders made a Christmas snow globe as holiday gifts for loved ones. This Christmas... Seguir lendo →
What do you want for Christmas?
Can you believe it's already the first week of December and Christmas is around the corner? Everybody is dreaming of their holiday wish lists and counting down the days until winter break.What present do you want for Christmas? Make your list....Santa is on his way. Let's learn about toys and Christmas wishes with some fun... Seguir lendo →
It’s raining! It’s pouring!
I love when young kids see their faces on a worksheet or art project......"How can it be posible? Is that me? It's magic!!!!" Encántame ver a reacción dos pequechos cando ven as súas caras nun folio ou nun proxecto..."Pero,... como é posible? Son eu? Esté é máxico!" it has been raining hard for several weeks.... Seguir lendo →
WATERCOLOUR MONSTERS
Students love Halloween projects because they are fun and colourful . The Watercolour Monsters are simple, colourful and can be set up in minutes. Furthermore, this blowing painting project is an excellent way to unleash the children's creativity. Aos rapaces encántalle os proxectos de Halloween xa que son divertidos e cheos e cor e os... Seguir lendo →
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CONTEST 23
Our annual pumpkin decorating contest was held yesterday with a scary party. https://vimeo.com/880127831?share=copy Scary costumes and horrifying make-ups filled our classrooms, hall and corridors. Our Annual Pumpkin Contest is a great autumn activity to share the student’s creativity and have a spooky time together and this year families have been working really hard to have... Seguir lendo →
KINDERCALENDAR
Start the day off right! I know that everybody struggles to keep students engaged during calendar time. But meeting morning has never been easier for my students since we use this interactive resource. Feel free to download and reuse it. https://view.genial.ly/652d6c35086b5900119fdff5/presentation-morning-calendar
Foldable Butterfly Life Cycle
Teaching about the marvellous journey of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly is a fun and interesting educational activity for kinders! There's something magical in this process that always catches their attention and, as the same time it is the perfect way to help them understand the world around them. Ensinar sobre a marabillosa viaxe... Seguir lendo →