Happy Memorial Day!

Newly Released! MUSIC AND THE JUNGLE

Newly released!

MUSIC AND THE JUNGLE
by L. G. Mooney
$0.99

If your classroom is a zoo, it's time to join in the fun! A collection of songs about favorite zoo animals set to familiar tunes.

Now available in ebook formats at Amazon, Omnilit, Barnes and Noble, and via my webpage.

Excerpt and buy links.

5 Minute Science Lesson - Fly

This is a closeup of a fly's head.
Note the eyes, the water droplets, and proboscis.

A Lesson in Teaching a Child Responsibility

Always begins with the parents.

Newly Released! MUSIC AND WEE ONES

Newly Released!

MUSIC AND WEE ONES

by L. G. Mooney

$0.99

A collection of helpful hints sung to familiar tunes for the Pre-School and Kindergarten teacher.

Now available in ebook formats at Amazon, OmniLit, Barnes and Noble, and on my website!

Click here for excerpt and buy links.

5 Minute Science Lesson - Lion's Paw

Here is a lion's paw being held by a man.
Discuss what you see, and make comparisons.

Easy Homemade Butterfly Feeder

This activity is a great way to observe butterflies through your classroom windows. If there are no trees nearby, you can always use a coat hanger or Christmas wreath hanger.

Instructions here.

The Anchor Chart to End All Anchor Charts

The Truth About Teachers

A great little article you can read here.

Using Pinterest Pictures in the Classroom - Braided

1. What do you think this is? Why?

2. How many do you see?

3. How long do you think these are, measuring from top to bottom?

4. Where do you think you could buy these?

5. What do you think these are made of?

6. What do you think the owner is using them for?

7. If you had these, what would you use them for? Why?

8. If you didn't have these, what would you use instead in their place?

Make It a Reward, Not a Threat

During the thirty-six years when I taught, I've often (and sadly) heard other teachers punish a child by putting them alone with a book. Or tell them they can't do such-and-such until they've read X number of pages. Or worse, test them on every book they read. The conditions may change, but the outcome is inevitable:

Children learn to hate to read.

We need to turn this around and reward children by letting them read. Better yet, if you're a parent or grandparent, let your child pick out a book they want at the local supermarket or book store. Or library! Make it a weekly jaunt, or a regular stopover when you run certain errands. 

If the child misbehaves, take away that wonderful privilege of reading. But don't ever use reading a book as a form of punishment.

Please.

Next Time They Approach You With a Boo-Boo

A Freebie Mother's Day Card

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