I must share with you one of my most favorite activities ever, second only to painting with fish, but I’ll save that for a different day. I ususally incorporate it with reading several non-fiction worm books . . .
and include a favorite fictional one for good measure
just to get them in the mood for
If you have never painted with worms you must try it . The giggles alone are worth the activity, and I can’t even begin to tell you how fascinating worms and their movements suddenly become when you add a little paint.
If you can’t figure out how to do it yourself, I made up a little step-by-step guide to help you out.
That’s it!!! And did I mention . . . it will definately appeal to your students with naturalist intelligences. So can write this in your planner as a differentiated instructional activity. BONUS
Oh yeah! And just as a friendly reminder . . . if you haven’t snuck on over to Mrs. Lirette’s Learning Dectectives yet, you’ll want to get over there. I’m the guest blogger today. You know me, I can’t go visiting without bringing along a gift so there’s a freebie for you to pick up while you’re there too.
Make sure you leave me a comment to let me know what you think.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a full-time kindergarten teacher, I’m committed to creating a classroom where learning is joyful, engaging, challenging, and fun. Each day, I work to ensure that my students feel successful through instruction that considers their unique interests, learning profiles, and readiness levels. I believe that students should be excited to come to class and enjoy a myriad of hands-on activities that encourage exploration and discovery.
While I continue to teach full-time, I find so much joy in connecting and building friendships with teachers worldwide. It’s why I started this blog back in 2012. My hope has become a reality as I have been able to forge relationships with teachers, sharing ideas and building friendships beyond my little neck of the woods through professional development sessions and this blog.
So by all means, take some time to look around and explore A Differentiated Kindergarten. Gather some new ideas, fun tips, and most importantly, don’t forget to reach out and say, ‘Hi!’
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