simple play dough recipe base for kids: 2 cups plain flour1/2 cup salt2 tbsp oil2 tbsp cream of tartar1 .5 cup boiling waterfood colouring (optional)3 drops of glycerine (optional)
cute circle time activity for farm theme: "who gathered eggs from the chicken coop?" w/ props, following directions, turn-taking, repetitive rhyme/chant.
Writing tips. 1. write all the time. 2. read widely and deeply 3. write what you want to write. 4 collect your insprations. (write yourself our of blocks.)
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Nature Checklist at Lakeshore Learning: Take the kids on a nature walk—and bring this list to track your discoveries!
I like this class promise. Read everyday at the end of announcements to review expectations and set the tone.
Back to school activity - really fun for elementary grades... Have done this in a variety of ways in my day...but not anything "back to school." Looks like fun for the first week or so... (sit in circle..outside..)
