A blog by Melanie Lloyd (From the Pond) about classroom activities and printables for K-3 learners.

Summer is right around the corner. Can you taste it? Can you feel it? I know this year is so different from every other EVER! I'm sure most of you are OVER

A blog by Melanie Lloyd (From the Pond) about classroom activities and printables for K-3 learners.

April Round Up 2 comments Freebies, Monthly Round Up, Social Studies April is just around the corner. Can you believe it? How is time flying by so quickly? Well, if you are in the market for some fun activities for the month of April, you've come to the right place! When I think of April, I think of spring and all things earthy. Did you know that Arbor Day takes place in April? Celebrating the importance of trees ties in perfectly with Earth Day, which also takes place in April! This quick…

Butterfly directed drawing

Why and how I create easy drawings for kids with step by step instructions. 12 easy animal drawings to try! Any child can learn to draw...

Draw and paint an adorable ice cream cutie with our step by step directions and video - all on the blog! Enjoy this creative summer project with your kids.

Drawing pictures in the first days and weeks of school is always a wonderful way for students to settle in and also help decorate their learning space. Today I wanted to share a school bus directed drawing project with you. Easily incorporate it into a broader art activity by: encouraging students to extend the picture by adding extra details using art quality large paper using paint, oil pastel or water colors Directed Drawing Helps Students Learning to draw helps students become more…

Learn how to draw a Cactus with this fun and easy art project for kids. Simple step by step tutorial available. #howtodraw #artprojectsforkids #directdraw #cactus