garden markers

Cute idea for garden markers, pet rocks, flower markers, etc.

http://www.adventure-in-a-box.com/how-to-make-garden-markers-by-painting-stones-art-tuesday/

Light tables and accessories

These light tables and accessories are so much fun!

Here are some great activities to try.
Light Table Activities

light table and accessories
pom poms
tweezers/tongs
stamp pads
alphabet stamps
number stamps
beads

spring...

We have some cute spring bulletin board sets online.  There are many more in the store.  Stop by and see what we have in stock!

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=spring%20bulletin%20board

Click here for the recipe.

Light Cube, Light Tablet & Accessories, Oh My!

Come check out our light cube, light tablet, and accessories! They are such a fun learning tool!

Some of the learning opportunities include:

• Creativity
• Fine motor development and pre-writing skills
• Hand-eye coordination and control
• Concentration
• Problem solving
• Spatial awareness – experimenting with shape and space
• Language development
• Recognizing patterns and colors.
• Writing skills – names, words, letters, numbers and shapes

Click here for the Light Tablet & Accessories Link

Oh, my!

This is straight to the point.  Please listed to this answering message for parents at this Austrailian public school.

https://www.facebook.com/FunniestEverVideos/videos/778777315529819/?fref=nf

This is not a new story, but I love it and thought I would share.

When a Heroic Teacher Asks Her Kids a Question They Don’t Usually Get, Ellen Breaks Down In Tears.

link here: http://omeleto.com/209705/

Less is More

11 Ways Finland’s Education System Shows Us that 

“Less is More”.

http://fillingmymap.com/2015/04/15/11-ways-finlands-education-system-shows-us-that-less-is-more/

The Push for STEM

Pros and cons of STEM Education...

http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2013/03/27/the-teacher-report-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-stem-education-

Parents want recess for their kids. Here’s why they should keep fighting for it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/03/08/yes-parents-want-recess-for-their-kids-heres-why-they-should-keep-fighting-for-it/

STEM in Pre-K

This a great page that shows and explains what STEM looks like in the Pre-K classroom.

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2012/06/stem/

These are so sweet and simple...
http://www.twotwentyone.net/thrifty-hurricane-tutorial/

Braided Shamrock Bread

Braided Shamrock Bread Recipe

Shamrock Craft

Shamrock Craft

This is a great project for little ones.  With this project it is easier for an adult to do the first 5-6 steps.  However, there is another idea at the bottom of this post that a child could do alone with supervision.

Supplies:

white construction paper or card stock 

green and white tissue paper 

contact paper (we carry at Best Teacher Supply - in store)

shamrock pattern to trace

pencil

scissors

1. Cut paper to 6"x 6".

2. Cut tissue paper to 1" x 1".

3. Make a shamrock pattern out of tag board, card stock or cardboard.

4.  Trace the pattern onto the middle of the paper.

5. Cut out the pattern.

6. Apply contact paper to the front.

7. Put tissue paper squares covering the sticky side of the contact paper.

You could add a ribbon and hang in a window.  

Or tape it to a window.

To get your child or students more involved:

Another great version would be to have your child or students cut out a traced open heart shape (or any other shape).  Then apply contact paper to one side.  Add the tissue paper.  Then apply contact paper to the other side.  Cut around the shape again to trim off any contact paper that would be left.

This is a great reminder not only for parents, but for teachers as well. We have those little beings for a huge part of the day and they need to hear these things from us, too. 

coupon

$5 off your next purchase of $30 in store. 

(regular priced, in-stock merchandise). 

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Expires March 31,2016

Do-A-Dot Art

We wanted to hi-light an awesome Product. These Do A DOT Dabbers are 100% washable- even off of upholstery, long lasting and high quality. They are great for any age, but are really exceptional for the young ones--- or those with weak hand strength and coordination issues. You may shop ONLINE or stop by the store (in-store we also stock the Books, additional Sets and the Dabbers by the Individual Colors). 

Great Easter Basket item (hint, hint)!

pocket charts

Have you seen the NEW Line of Designer Pocket Charts? They are Amazing, we do Not have them on the yet...They are THAT NEW- but we DO have them in-stock at the store!

Grab some stress relieving, hand exercising, mind expanding, totally fun and addicting Thinking Putty!

One of our BEST SELLING items. We carry the Magnetic, Glow in the Dark, Neon...basically just about the entire line.

Great for relieving stress, sensory stimulation and building those fine motor muscles! 

If you want to check out the YOUTUBE video: click here.

We have an great selection of carpets!  Check them out here:
http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=65827

Easy Salsa Recipe

http://biddytalk.tumblr.com/post/5866434652/i-am-so-over-store-bought-salsa-i-have-had-this

Cat in the Hat Cookies

cookie recipe

Super cute idea!!