Author Archives: Sandie

From Conception to Birth

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Sandie

Amazing video from Alexander Tsiaras, a Yale mathematician working with NASA, has developed a visualization of human development using a mathematical algorithm.  The video isn’t really appropriate for students, but it provides interesting (I’d say amazing) background information for teachers. … Continue reading →

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Learning

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Sandie

When I am learning, I am engaged, focused, I don’t like to be interrupted, I am feeling something—interest, frustration, struggle, joy, energy, rage (when my computer doesn’t cooperate), I am solving something, I am meeting a need I have, I … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Sandie

I am a “why-er”.  My parents thought I was rebellious, but that wasn’t it (at least not for the first 16 years).  I NEED to understand things.  My mom told me to dust the furniture every day, which I did, … Continue reading →

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Back to School Freebie–US Coins Clip Art

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Sandie

Download this set of coins clip art to make your own games, worksheets, and classroom materials.  Have a wonderful year!

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Abe’s Muddy Footprints

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Sandie

Not all children may relate to Lincoln’s love of reading and learning, but I think most of those who can’t may well relate to his love of jokes and tricks. Abe and his step-mother, Sarah, liked to trick each other, … Continue reading →

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Sandy Hook

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Sandie

There are no words to express what’s in my heart. I can only pray from the depths of my spirit. Father God, you must do the rest. Dawn Hochsprung Mary Sherlach Lauren Russeau Victoria Soto Rachel Davino Anne Marie Murphy … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Dutch Stockings

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Sandie

Just about every year I taught a unit on colonial America in November, I always continued the unit in December, using a holiday theme to study decorative arts of the period.  Here is a little project that creates a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Colonial America–Natural Resources Magnetic and Flannel Board Pieces

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Sandie

Sorry it took me so long to finish these items.  It always takes me much longer than I expect to make something!  I hope you’ll find these flannel board images useful! Download Magnetic Flannel Board Pieces  FREEBIE I print them on … Continue reading →

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Flannel Boards–Using Printables

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Sandie

If you’ve decided to try using a flannel board with your little ones, it’s easy to make materials to use on it.  You can duplicate and laminate any printable item you already have.  (The only problem with this is you … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Flannel Board

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Sandie

If you want to try out a flannel board in your classroom, it’s super easy to make. Materials: foam board, the size you want the flannel board to be tag board, the same size as the foam board (optional) felt … Continue reading →

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