Watercolor affirmations art activity to use with small groups or individuals in a counseling setting to promote positive self talk

1-2-3 Come Do Some Name Writing Activities With Me Put some fun into “name writing” practice. This important skill can be daunting for little ones just learning how to hold a writing utensil. Likewise, “practice makes perfect” can become tedious and boring. With these things in mind, I designed this “kid topper” name craftivity. There are a variety of ways you can use this packet. The first way is to use as a worksheet with a “child topper”. Run off the boy & girl patterns on copy paper, or…

Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal Teacher Tip Card - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns…

It is essential that teachers take the time to learn every name. However, there is one very important aspect of learning names: pronouncing them correctly. If names are mispronounced, students can feel disrespected or feel they are not valued members of the classroom. The Alma and How She Got Her Name Picture Book Unit will show students how important their names are!

Today I'm sharing one of my favourite tasks for building community in the classroom. Students are able to share an important aspect of themselves (the story of their name) with the class and with me, their teacher. Through this task we are also working on important skills, like reading comprehension, writing, and reflection. Day 1 To begin, I asked my students to write any name they wish they had on a sticky note. They then placed it in a mason jar. I read my class the story "The Name Jar"…

Alma and How She Got Her Name makes a great first day of school read aloud. These lessons teach reading comprehension, writing, grammar and social emotional skills.

Up & Away in Pre-K 🎈 on Instagram: “Name Necklace Craft ✂️ This is one of my favorite back to school activities we do during the first week! My students LOVE anything to do…”

Here's a silly Waldorf hand game from Wilma Ellersiek. Your right hand is Pum and your left hand is Pom. They love to play--check it out!

With Thanksgiving heading our way, I love to do things to remind my kids of the many blessings we have. There is so much in our lives to be thankful for. I created this little Gratitude Game to play with them, and we have been having loads of fun with it! What is The Gratitude …

Little Alma is curious to know the story of her long name — Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela, to be exact! Her father sits her down to tell her the long, rich history behind each and every part of that long name of hers. She learns about the smart, strong-minded women that