Today, I’m thrilled to share something that’s bound to become a classroom favourite – playdough! If you’re not already incorporating this versatile and engaging tool into your teaching repertoire, it’s high time you started. Playdough isn’t just about having fun; it offers a treasure trove of benefits, from fostering social and fine motor skills to…
The timeless tale of The Three Little Pigs has captivated readers for generations, making it an ideal choice for narrative reading and writing exercises. If you’re looking for an engaging way to explore this beloved story with your students while also creating an eye-catching classroom display, look no further! In this blog post, we’ll share…
Orientation or Transitions days are just around the corner! This time of the year can be exciting and fun, as well as nerve-racking and sometimes a little stressful. However with these 4 tips your orientation sessions can be a huge success! Setting up your classroom, easy prep name tags, story books to entertain and a…
As teachers gear up for orientation days at their schools, it’s important to have engaging activities that make students feel excited and prepared for their educational journey. In last week’s post, I shared a fun cut-and-paste activity that was a hit during our orientation sessions. You can read about it here! This week, I’m thrilled…
Hi Friends, I can’t believe it is that time again! We have now had two Orientation sessions at our school, with two more to go! It is such a special time for our new students and their families. It is their first chance to experience formal school and we try to make the transition as…
This confetti art activity is a winner for the start of school in any Kindergarten, Prep or Foundation classroom! Students decorate their name using all the colours of the rainbow and at the same time, build those fine motor muscles and learn how to use a glue stick correctly! Find everything you need below to…
Are you looking for a fun activity for name recognition? These editable play dough mats are fantastic as they are hands-on, assist students in recognising their own name, fine motor practice and introduce tens frames! Yes, all of that in a simple playdough mat! I like to introduce these playdough mats from day one of the…
