Well, my friends. The time has come...it's back to school we go! For many of us, anyway. I know some of y'all kept on teachin' until, like, the end of June which is absolutely WILD to me. First of all, the temperature here in Tennessee during that time of year is literally the surface of the sun. I cannot imagine trying to teach, let alone put kids on a bus, in that type of heat. And, second, let's be real: I'm tapped out come May. Okay...I'll be for-real for-real...I'm tapped out the week…

Maps! 🗺 We use core knowledge at our school and teaching maps is part of our curriculum. This is a great time to teach positional words… | Instagram

Collaborative art projects are the perfect way to connect with your kids. We’ve got everything from murals to drawing games. Activities are easy to prepare and don’t need special supplies. Click through to get your creative juices flowing!

Create your own handprint collage for a fun way to explore art with kiddos of all ages. Simple materials and do-able art for kids.

Kids use team work to create this wheel.

FREE printable Paper Hats that kids can color and wear when learning about community helpers, occupations, or when doing dramatic and pretend play. Great for preschool and kindergarten!

In recent years, yarnbombing and other guerilla art activities have become more popular - and easier to organize thanks to the rise of social media. This page displays examples of this type of art.

My Blog: Social Studies In: Maps and Communities - A clear explanation of a week's worth of activities for maps. FREE download link to blackline masters.