Back to School: Personalize your Notebook with Bingo Markers Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School 2 Personalize a notebook with this easy tool- bingo markers! Materials Notebook Cardstock Craft tray Bingo markers Scissors Glue sticks Washi tape Labeller...
Back to School: Getting Organized Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School Here are a few ideas and printables to help both parents and teachers with back to school! If you like these, check out our full article on "Back to School Tips" on The Purple Fig! (a Canadian...
Back to School: Personalize a Desk Lamp Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School Personalize a lamp for your child's at home work space, making it special. Materials Fabric lamp shade Fabric pens Fabric paint Foam brush Containers for paint Smock Adult help (as painting...
Back to School: Bookmark with Balloon Painting Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School Encourage your child to read by making a new bookmark for the upcoming school year. Materials Smock Craft tray Balloons (to be blown up by an adult) Paint Ribbon Scissors Paper cutter...
Back to School: Personalize Your Folders with Embroidery Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School Personalize your folders with this easy touch. Materials Plastic folder Embroidery floss Needle (with a larger threading hole) Threader (this makes it easier for younger...
Back to School: First Day Photo Idea Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School Have your child draw a picture of her/himself on the first week of school and put it next to a photograph. Do it every year and compile a book of this little keepsake. A perfect way to see how your child's...
Back to School: Pencil Holder Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School As children of the 80's this was a favourite and we thought we would revisit it with our own kids. Inspired by our clematis flowers, we set about making some pencil holders to store desk...
Back to School: Personalize Your Ruler Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School Add a little bit of colour to the back of a wooden ruler to"make it your own"! Materials Wooden ruler Fine point permanent markers Directions On the back of your ruler, create your own...
Back to School: Literature Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Back to School 1 Comment Below we suggested both some confidence building, community forming and specifically "Back-to-School" books that either I liked as a teacher or that our kids like or both. What are your favourites? Is...
Road Trip Idea: Snack Necklace Bonnie Scorer August 13, 2014 Activities, Summer Fun 4 An activity and a snack all in one! Materials Laces Circular cereal TIP: We use these flexible "desks" that have a strap that attaches to your child's seat if you do this in the car. They...