Lower Elementary
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Springime Garden Fingerplays
The Seed I plant a little seed in the dark, dark ground. (flat hand palm up for ground; plant a seed) Out comes the sun, big and round. (Hands in ... Read this tip
Valentine Heart Crafts
As a center activity, I gave my students the choice to make one or more of the following heart crafts. I provided the materials to complete each project and had ... Read this tip
Dental Health – Toothy Smile Craft
Here is a cute craft I just did with my kindergarteners which would be a fun activity with the early elementary grades as well. I drew red lips on construction ... Read this tip
Chubby Snowman Poem
A Chubby Snowman A chubby little snowman had a carrot nose. Along came a bunny, and what do you suppose? That hungry little bunny, looking for some lunch, Grabbed that ... Read this tip
Christmas Wreath Craft
I just did this with my kids and it was simple enough for my first graders to do without much assistance. I used a paper paper plates with the center ... Read this tip
Teaching Rhythms
When teaching rhythms to primary students, I heard of this great idea a while back that my students enjoy and understand. I call a quarter note a “walk” and an ... Read this tip
Poem: 5 Little Valentines
5 Little Valentines Five little valentines were having a race The first little valentine was frilly with lace. The second little valentine had a funny face. The third little valentine ... Read this tip
Valentine’s Day Song
Valentine’s Day Song (can be sung to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb) You’re a special friend of mine, Friend of mine, friend of mine, You’re a special ... Read this tip
Valentine’s Day Poem
Valentine’s Day If I could be the postman For just one single time, I’d choose to carry Valentines So lovely and so fine. I would not mind the heavy load, ... Read this tip
Poem: On Martin Luther King Day
On Martin Luther King Day by Sharon Siegeleman Treat people kindly, Do what is fair. Work for all people. Show that you care. Change what is wrong, But, please do ... Read this tip