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Inspired Class | Hands-on teaching ideas for elementary school subjects

Indian-Inspired Art Using Paper Plates

I'm a little late on completing this project with my students, but the results have turned out lovely. You may remember that back when were studying India we made maps and had several guest speakers come in. I also had the chance not long afterward to travel to India to build ...

An Owl Craft for Outdoor Education

Outdoor education provides an excellent opportunity to help students connect with nature, discover new talents, and grow in their respect for classmates and teachers. These past two days my colleagues and I have been running an outdoor education program for our 5th and 6th graders, with tremendous results. Each activity we ...

Using Action Silhouettes to Brighten a Hallway

If you'll recall, not long ago I shared an idea that I found on The Art Room blog at Falcon Academy of Creative Arts' website. My students and I went to work right away outlining silhouettes and cutting out dots of colored paper (minus the marble effect shown in the ...

Students Perform Song Using Cups as Instruments

I'm so excited to share with you a clip of the music performance our two sixth grade classes put on for assembly yesterday I got the idea two weeks ago when I saw a link on Facebook of two girls singing while tapping out a rhythm with cups. I just loved it and thought ...

15 Worship Songs with PowerPoints for Kids

I was so blessed that during our recent student-led Week of Prayer, my coworker, Joyce, was willing to take on the task of choosing and preparing songs. She's incredibly gifted, especially in the area of music, which worked out well, since I am not. Under her guidance students practiced leading ...

Indian-Inspired Art Using Paper Plates

April 22, 2013 - 20,175 Comments

I'm a little late on completing this project with my students, but the results have turned out lovely. You may remember that back when were studying India we made maps and ...

Art

An Owl Craft for Outdoor Education

April 18, 2013 - 230 Comments

Art

Using Action Silhouettes to Brighten a Hallway

April 16, 2013 - 318 Comments

If you'll recall, not long ago I shared an idea that I found on The Art Room blog at Falcon Academy of Creative Arts' website. My students and I went ...

Bulletin Boards

Students Perform Song Using Cups as Instruments

April 11, 2013 - 292 Comments

I'm so excited to share with you a clip of the music performance our two sixth grade classes put on for assembly yesterday I got the idea two weeks ago when ...

General

15 Worship Songs with PowerPoints for Kids

April 4, 2013 - 183 Comments

I was so blessed that during our recent student-led Week of Prayer, my coworker, Joyce, was willing to take on the task of choosing and preparing songs. She's incredibly gifted, ...

Bible

How to Teach Public Speaking to Sixth Graders

April 2, 2013 - 244 Comments

Many people's first experience with public speaking comes in college, when they are required to take a course in the art of presenting. Public speaking is such a valuable tool ...

General

Tales of the Kingdom: Week of Prayer Resources

April 1, 2013 - 205 Comments

Last week my students joined forces with the other sixth grade class in our building to lead Week of Prayer for our entire school. We started preparing weeks ago, painting ...

Bible

Transform Your Ceiling into a Spring Sky

March 27, 2013 - 539 Comments

Have you ever wanted to add a little blue sky to your classroom ceiling, or maybe just find a way to soften the glare from the lights above? Perhaps you've ...

Classroom Decoration

Silhouettes of Energy

March 26, 2013 - 192 Comments

I don't know if you are like me, but I am just loving Pinterest and all the ideas it gives me! The other day I got excited when I saw ...

General

Turn Your Kids’ Photos into Coloring Pages

March 5, 2013 - 1,659 Comments

I just love all the great ideas I can get from others by viewing their boards on Pinterest. If you haven't been there yet, you had better hurry! You are ...

General

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