“Okay, boys and girls,” Miss Nell said to get their attention. “It’s time for Circle Time to begin.” When they were all settled she said, “Who can tell me the holiday that is coming up?” Several hands went up. When his teacher pointed to him, Brian said, “Halloween?” Everyone else
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“There’s one more thing I need to tell you before you leave today,” Miss Nell said in a voice that was loud enough to be heard over the commotion of her students packing up for the day. “Tomorrow we will have a new friend in our classroom!” A new friend!
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The kids in Miss Nell’s class could hardly contain their excitement as they came into the classroom. They tried to hide their treasures as they pulled them out of their backpacks, trying to keep everything a secret as long as they could. Tyler tucked his under his shirt and Miranda
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Our Picks For Songs and Books Here We Go by The Fresh Beat Band is a lively song that will have parents and children up off of the couch for an impromptu dance party. This song has broad age appeal as it will inspire early elementary students in a pep rally
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Silly Halloween Jokes What did the pumpkin say to the Jack O’ Lantern? You’re such a cut up! Why didn’t the kids go to the skeleton’s house to trick or treat? They didn’t think any ‘body’ was home! What are a ghost’s favorite clothes? Boojeans When does a skeleton laugh?
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Pom Pom Wooly Bear Caterpillars For an easy, fall time craft, glue together three pom poms lengthwise, add wiggle eyes to the front pom pom and you’ve got a woolly bear caterpillar! Paper Plate Pumpkins What you’ll need: Paper plates Orange paint Green construction paper Glue Paint the plates orange,
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Keep It Fresh With Themes It can be a challenge to come up with ideas for fun activities to engage your child in learning. Let’s face it, some days you just don’t want to pick up another flash card! Having a theme for each month can help to keep your
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