From the Pond

Friends, a big sunny hello to you! I have a fun directed drawing art activity freebie to brighten your day today, but before I get to that, I wanted to show you a couple of other sunshiny resources that are currently on sale! Sunshine Sticks will provide you with an engaging and fun way to insert some kindness and sunshine into your students' day. Simply pick a stick and get the sweeties to perform the fast and simple act of kindness with a friend on the mat. A blackline version is also…

Pond sludge is something that most backyard pond owners have to deal with at some stage. If you have sludge in your pond it means that there’s a buildup of debris that has settled on the bottom of the pond. Learn what causes garden pond sludge and some easy ways to get rid of it.

One of the Amur tigers of the Walter zoo, about to drink from the pond in the enclosure... Made it in Explore, #121, April 28th, 2012.

No doubt you know what I mean when I say we love when our classroom is buzzing. Everything comes together. The children know what is expected. Engagement is high. There is a buzz or hum in the air. Don't panic if you are not there yet. It can take months for this to show consistently. The great news is that when your classroom finally does buzz, there is not many places better to be. The less-great news is that it can require many days of patience, consistency and resolve to get there…

Classroom wall posters that are cute, happy and educational.