Yearly Archives: 2013

Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Pilgrim Hat Place Cards

Here is a fun and simple Thanksgiving craft idea that only requires a few supplies. Kids will have so much fun making them in class or you can print the directions for them to make at home. Materials: Styrofoam cups, one for each place card Black paint Paintbrush Black, yellow, and white construction paper Pencil … Continue reading Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Pilgrim Hat Place Cards »

“Bulletin Board Brenda” Strikes Again

Here is another spectacular bulletin board idea from Brenda. This one is great for Halloween. I love how Brenda used lime polka dot border trim to make the traditional Halloween colors stand out. And look closely. Caught in the web are the students’ spiders with numeral 8’s for bodies, and of course, 8 legs.  The … Continue reading “Bulletin Board Brenda” Strikes Again »

“Bulletin Board Brenda” Has Been Busy!

Need some ideas for a Fall bulletin board?  Take a look.  I sent my pre-k teacher friend Brenda an assortment of decorative items and within 2 weeks, I had a treasure trove of ideas to share with you.  She just can’t stop—does she sleep?  Her classroom is amazing and the halls around it are, too!  … Continue reading “Bulletin Board Brenda” Has Been Busy! »

Get Crafty–Early Childhood Activities for School or Home

One of our new books, All About Me!  is filled with simple, creative ideas to help you learn more about your Pre-K or K children and allow them to learn more about themselves.   The author, Brenda Strickland, has been teaching a classroom filled with enthusiastic preschoolers for many years and every activity in her book … Continue reading Get Crafty–Early Childhood Activities for School or Home »