Hand Over the Reins: Student-Driven Projects

Hand Over the Reins: Student-Driven Projects article:

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2013/12/hand-over-reins-student-driven-projects

Melissa and Doug 20% OFF for all of OCTOBER

We are pairing with Melissa and Doug to CELEBRATE their Anniversary. From October 1-31st we are offering 20% OFF ALL Melissa and Doug Products. This is an AWESOME Deal, start your Christmas shopping early with the BEST selection AND Lowest Prices of the year! Offer Does include special orders but Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

20% Off ALL Melissa and Doug Toys, Games, Plush, Arts and Crafts...all of it... for all ages. Find the very best gifts and toys for children of every age! From learning toys for toddlers and preschoolers to games and crafts for older kids, we'll help steer your shopping toward presents that will suit their skill level perfectly.

So Many Developmental Toys and Games by MnD...20% OFF Our renowned developmental toys - including wooden toys, crafts, puzzles and more -- are designed to promote key skills through play. This shop-by-skill selector can help you choose the perfect educational plaything for every key area of a child's development. Search for a toy to build a specific set of skills, such as fine motor skills, emotional skills, or creativity, or just browse for whatever catches your fancy. Whatever you choose, you can feel confident that these toys will enhance your child's playtime and learning.

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We have people asking for Post-able Easel Pads constantly. Here is a more economical solution... have you seen the Art Gripper? Art Gripper is an amazing mesh material that is coated on both sides with a unique removable and reusable adhesive. Easily create areas to adhere artwork, posters, photos, charts, and more — ANYWHERE.

Art Gripper is simple to use!

Just cut the desire length from the roll and press the sticky side to the wall. Peel off separator paper and adhere artwork or other materials. Re-position mesh or artwork as needed.

Pair these 2 items to make your own re-positional, removable charts. 

 You can find both of these items in-stock at our retail store and on our website bestteachersupply.com

Hello Monday

Button Tree

idea from: Hands On Where We Grow Blog

Twist 5 pipe cleaners together to form a tree with branches.

The children thread the buttons onto the trees.

BTS has an assortment of buttons and pipe cleaners...

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=buttons

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=pipe%20cleaners

Caramel Apple Cider Recipe

I am sharing this with you, because this is my favorite beverage at Starbucks. 

I am so excited to try it!

http://myfrugaladventures.com/2013/10/homemade-starbucks-caramel-apple-cider-recipe/

Where have all the teachers gone?

Please take a look at this video.

Where Have All the Teachers Gone?

https://www.facebook.com/ajplusenglish/videos/612554595552718/?fref=nf

Have you thought of ideas for your costume yet?

Here are some GREAT ideas!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/weareteachers/31-awesome-teacher-halloween-costumes-h0xt?sub=3441760_3782462#.ebmllRDnql

6 Things the Happiest Teachers Do Every Day

http://brookebrownteachingoutsidethebox.blogspot.ca/2015/07/6-things-that-happiest-teachers-do.html?showComment=1439144720221

Bloom's Revised Taxonomy

Caramel Apple Bites

These look amazing!  They are bite-size so you can sneak one when your students aren't looking...

http://mylitter.com/recipes/mini-caramel-apples-recipe/#_a5y_p=2375061

Flash Cards

Extra bits and pieces left over from bulletin boards and wall decorations can be put to 

great use as self checking flashcards!

Boho Bird Cut-Outs
http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/26184-boho-birds-cut-outs-and-reg-cd-120115?keyword=birds

Cloud Border
http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=cloud%20border

Center Solutions

Create amazing centers with NEW Common Core-aligned CenterSOLUTIONS® File Folder Games!

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=center%20solutions

Snoopy Pose

The "Snoopy Pose" bulletin board set is very cute for this fall!  It is a 41-piece set that  contains 7 Fall pieces, 8 Halloween pieces,11 Veterans Day pieces, 4 Christmas pieces, and 11 Winter pieces.

Check it out:

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/27436-fall-winter-and-quot-snoopy-pose-and-quot-bulletin-board-set-eu-847602?keyword=fall

Try-angle

Jack-o-Lanterns

These would be cute treats to give your students for Halloween.

Best Teacher Supply has the following items to help you make these cute jack-o-lanterns.

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=playdough&product_id=8370

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/8541-art-yarn-bright-colors-pac52600?keyword=yarn

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/13100-sanford-and-rsquo-s-sharpie-fine-point-markers-black-san30001?keyword=sharpie

Using student pictures...

Awesome idea - a class list with each students picture. Perfect for a sub binder. 

Perfect for a volunteer also!   

Photo credit: Keepin' It Kool in Kinderland

Happy Labor Day!

5 Important Reasons to Teach Handwriting

http://teachingmama.org/5-important-reasons-to-teach-handwriting/

Before you speak...

These are great words of wisdom not only for children, but adults as well!

How to Help Students Be More Organized

This is a great article.  Take a peek!

http://2peasandadog.blogspot.ca/2015/08/how-to-help-students-be-more-organized.html

benefits of laughing

Labor Day Cube

http://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/labor-day-workers-cube-lesson-plan/