we are big fans of school teachers… and appreciate all the time and energy they put into teaching our kids and making learning fun for them. so we are super excited to have natalie and rachelle here from what the teacher wants today!
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Hi friends! Natalie and I {Rachelle} are from What the Teacher Wants! We offer tips for teachers, parents, and anyone in between. We are so excited to be guest posting today! We’re basically neighbors with the eighteen25 gals. Well, we’re in Utah and they’re in Nevada, but it’s pretty close! 🙂
That’s Natalie on the left. She teaches 5th grade!
I’m on the right and I teach 1st grade!
Click {here} to read more about us!
Today we really wanted to share some fun {and educational} ideas that you can do with your little kiddos at home. We are calling them “Mommy and Me Activities”. This is a great way to integrate literature into your daily routine and have fun celebrating reading with your little ones. These fun Mommy and Me Activities involve crafts, food ideas, math games, activities, and free printables!!
Book #1: Where the Wild Things Are
We made a mini-packet to go along with “Where the Wild Things Are” just for you! Click {here} to download this {FREE} packet that has a writing activity, math game, and a cute art project.
{if you are having difficulties downloading, just refresh your web browser and it should pull up}
Book #2: The Kissing Hand
Click {here} to download the raccoon masks!
Book #3: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom |
We made an ABC practice book for you to do with your kiddo to go along with “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” {or just for fun}. When entering kindergarten, it’s important that your child has awareness of the alphabet and the alphabet sounds. Here’s a fun way to practice with your child! All you need to do is click {here} to download this 27-page ABC book freebie! Just print it out, place it in page protectors, and use a dry-erase marker to practice!
{if you’re having difficulties downloading, just hit refresh on your web browser and it should pop up}
We are so happy we could share our ideas with you today! Thanks to the gals at eighteen25 for
having us! For more fun teaching ideas, come stop by our blog {What the Teacher Wants} for tips on helping your child at home with reading, math, and MUCH more!
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thanks so much rachelle and natalie! these are fantastic ideas that any child would love… i think it’s great that they’ll be having so much fun they won’t even know that they are learning. 🙂
if you are a parent or especially all you teachers… i promise you… you’ll want to check out what the teacher wants for great ideas on pretty much everything that has to do with school and teaching our children!!
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Natalie Kay says
Yay! Thanks so much for featuring is today! It's an honor! 🙂
Nataie
-whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com
Belinda says
Fantastic post. I would have been all over these ideas when the kids were little. I'm going to share your link on my blog in the morning in Blog Linkage. I'm also going to start visiting this new blog regularly.
Thanks!
Rachelle says
Thank you for allowing us to guest post. You ladies are such an inspiration to us! I can't say it enough…
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
-Rachelle
What The Teacher Wants
Tricia says
I have these books, what great ideas!! I love your blog, thanks for sharing!!
Roslyn says
Every teachers should visit this blog! It is totally awesome! Gotta love those teachers with great ideas!
Tamara L. Chilver says
These ladies are my all-time favorite bloggers! In my opinion, they have created a teaching blog movement that has touched countless students and teachers internationally. Thank you for featuring them!
Teaching Blog Addict
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Monica says
Wow! This is so awesome! Thanks so much for sharing these. My daughter's teacher read them the kissing hand on the first day of Kinder. 🙂
lorelie says
Awesome!!! Thanks so much!
Ms.M says
Oh my, my two worlds have collided. I love when two of my fav blogs hook up. 🙂
Ms. M
Ms.M's Blog
A Teacher's Plan
Mel D says
I'm here from What the Teacher Wants blog & I'm LOVING what I see! I have seen your stuff ALL.OVER.PINTEREST! I am a new follower!
Peace, Mel D
Seusstastic Classroom Inspirations
Deanna Jump says
I love the What the Teacher Wants blog and now I'm a new fan of this one as well! Thanks for such a great post ladies!
Cami Carlson says
I love this blog. It is full of terrific ideas.
Kathleen says
Love What the Teacher Wants and LOVE Eighteen25! Perfect combination, two of my favorite blogs! Thanks for the great post ladies!
http://growingkinders@blogspot.com
Johanna Tackitt says
Hi there- I followed Rachelle over from her blog and now I am your newest follower! I LOVE your ideas and can't wiat to really dig in and check it out! Thanks for being great!
☏Johanna
First Grade Fanatic!
libbywilko says
Loved today's post by What a teacher wants ! Really loved their ideas and materials that came with it too. Thank you all so much. Great inspiration to be a better teacher-parent.
C Scarbrough says
I love all of this! Teachers work so hard! Thank you!
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Canvas Print says
Lovely blog it is so much interesting thanks for sharing…
Lory Robinson says
So fun! Glad that I found your blog!
Lory
Funforfirst.blogspot.com
Joyce Hobbs says
Be Mine Vinyl lettering sign is so stinkin' cute! Love all of your creativity!