So Halloween is over. Well, not exactly. There's still the aftermath. Students are always a bit more "excited" this time of year. Some days can be very challenging. But for the past two week, I've managed to keep the excitement down by keeping the kiddies busy. Here's an activity that is always fun this time of year. I provided the kids with pumpkin cutouts to trace large orange pumpkins. The instructions were simple: Make a pumpkin face any way you want (as long as it's appropriate). I provide them with plenty of things to glue on to the orange pumpkins and then I get out of the way. I did help with the mustaches after being asked. But I was able to demonstrate the process and some kids were able to make their own. I've set up a link to my new Facebook page for photo albums. Here is a link to the pumkin pictures:
PUMPKINS
So Halloween is over. Well, not exactly. There's still the aftermath. Students are always a bit more "excited" this time of year. Some days can be very challenging. But for the past two week, I've managed to keep the excitement down by keeping the kiddies busy. Here's an activity that is always fun this time of year. I provided the kids with pumpkin cutouts to trace large orange pumpkins. The instructions were simple: Make a pumpkin face any way you want (as long as it's appropriate). I provide them with plenty of things to glue on to the orange pumpkins and then I get out of the way. I did help with the mustaches after being asked. But I was able to demonstrate the process and some kids were able to make their own. I've set up a link to my new Facebook page for photo albums. Here is a link to the pumkin pictures: PUMPKINS
Is it beneficial to have the cut outs made already rather than them personally deciding on their pumpkin size and shape?
ReplyDeleteI think it's best that kids do most of the work for themselves. I sometimes use cutouts and other times just have them cut out their own creations. I have 8 centers and some centers are designed to be as self managing as possible because other centers demand more of my time.
ReplyDeleteI've missed your blog. I'm glad you plan to start posting more again.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cynthia. You've inspired me now. I've downloaded an offline blogging writer and my "markers" post is a result of that program. It's so much easier than online. I'm grateful that you like what you see here. I'll post more soon.
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