Now soaring in Kindergarten
March is Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate and study women than to add directed drawings to your study? As you know, I love directed drawings. They are great for listening and following directions, as well as, art in general being super important. Find my latest pack HERE on Teachers Pay Teachers. Included in the pack: Amelia Earhart Frida Kahlo Rosa Parks
Obviously a pirate directed drawing is cool and kids will love it. But I actually use it and have used it for years for the sight word “ARE.” I am always looking for mnemonic devices to help me or my students remember things. See this new frieebie on Teachers Pay Teachers. These cards by Child 1st Publications are something I use in small and whole
Directed Drawings for Hanukkah and the Nativity Directed Drawings for Hanukkah and the Nativity: By request, I have created a pack of Hanukkah themed directed drawings. I tried my best to include an assortment in varying difficulty because not all kids are ready for the complicated drawings! The Nativity directed drawings are perfect for Sunday School classes or Christian School classrooms, although anyone celebrating can
Directed Drawings Writing Page Directed Drawings Writing Page: Yes, we all know directed drawings are my jam. I also have two daughters that love all things kawaii, think Japanese Cute. After seeing all their cute doodles, I created a pack of directed drawings with all things kawaii. Expect to see unicorns, llamas, pineapples, alpacas, and more. These are some of my favorites from the new
What are Directed Drawings, How, and Why I do Them What are Directed Drawings, How, and Why I do Them: One of my favorite things to do, even as a child, was to draw. I still find myself doodling when I am bored, especially during faculty meetings and mandated PD. It’s been my experience that most kids fit into one of several categories when it
Directed Drawings for Science Directed Drawings for Science: Almost a year ago I was presenting in New Hampshire with the sweetest girl around, Miss DeCarbo (if you don’t follow her, you’re really missing out!). Anyway, we were sitting around in the airport brainstorming ideas. She suggested I should create a pack of directed drawings for science and/or social studies. I decided to give it a
Veteran’s Day Directed Drawing Veteran’s Day Directed Drawing: I know it’s a bit of a last minute freebie on my part, but there’s still time! Friday we are out for Veteran’s Day and I always have to explain to my kinders what a “veteran” is and why we honor them. I never know how well my kids will do on a new directed drawing. My
Alphabet Countdown Ideas Alphabet Countdown Ideas: Looking for end of the year alphabet countdown ideas? I have some fun activities to show you! I love the idea of Alphabet Countdowns, really anything that involves thematically teaching and reviewing the alphabet is my jam. Directed drawings for every letter is an easy and quick activity to include in your alphabet countdown. You can find the A
I Can Statements Kindergarten I Can Statements Kindergarten: How do I use “I Can” statements in a kindergarten classroom? I Can Statements were all the rage a few years back, I’m not sure if I drank the Kool-Aid on it or not. I’ve been forced to post them in various ways over the years…as objectives, as “I Can” statements, goals, and the list goes on. The problem
Alphabet Journal in Kindergarten Alphabet Journal in Kindergarten: This year I tried directed drawing on the first day of school again. Yes, you heard that right….the first day! It almost sounds crazy. If you teach Kindergarten, you know what I am saying, there is a good portion of kids who can’t write their name or numbers. Why would I think they could follow along with
