Now soaring in Kindergarten
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
Graduation Directed Drawing and FREE Book Covers Graduation Directed Drawing and FREE Book Covers Graduation Directed Drawing and FREE Book Covers: I couldn’t resist doing ONE MORE directed drawing this year for graduation. I tried it and the drawings turned out so adorable, I fell in love. The directed drawings are unique and each one special, I am always surprised by the uniqueness of each drawing-
Flower Plant Directed Drawing Flower Plant Directed Drawing: I had a request for a flower directed drawing and since my students are learning about plants this week, I thought it was a great idea! This is a FREE directed drawing for a flower with optional labels, use SOME of the labels, or ALL the labels. Included with the directed drawing is a video tutorial along
