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Learning about winter animals is a great way to have a better understanding of the season of winter and our animal friends. Cardinals, penguins, rabbits, and polar bears all make great subjects for winter exploration. The polar vortex may be getting kids down. Let your students understand that animals need to adapt to winter in…
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Daydreams Students of all ages ca draw out their dreams or daydreams. When the temperatures plummet to -50 in some areas, with snow even arriving in Northern Florida in The Gulf Coast and The Panhandle, drawing and journaling is a pastime all can enjoy, Today’s Florida blizzard is considered a once in a lifetime occurrence…
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Donald Trump has been sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th president of the United States, marking a political comeback after his election loss 4 years ago. In his inauguration address, Trump called for a “revolution of common sense,” He is expected to sign a slew of executive actions, including kicking off a process to end birthright citizenship…
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Mufasa, the title character from Disney’s new animated prequel: Mufasa The Lion King, is one of the holiday season’s most poignant and noble animated characters in recent memory. My students may argue in favor of Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Whatever your favorite, drawing out your favorite cinematic heroes is a way of reclaiming a look…
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Drawing With Creativity Students who are struggling readers, or are ESOL students, or are nonverbal learners identify with drawing activities that allow them to speak without words. Drawing and sketching can enhance fine motor skills, boost self-esteem, and provide a safe outlet for self-expression. The ability to process the main idea of a story, is…
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A great art activity for students at the start of the winter semester is to illustrate a reading assignment by drawing out the main character or theme of the story. When students read a story about Rover and his play in the mud with a frisbee, they can illustrate the main idea in the box…
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What are your favorite holiday presents? Some would say a new pet could top the list. Stay warm and cuddle up with someone you love – a new pet. Great holiday happiness comes with a bow. Draw out your favorite memories. Puppy love begins with drawing out your favorite memories! Puppy love#holiday presents#holiday joy! Cuddle…
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A massive storm that will spread snow and ice along a 1,500-mile-long zone from vast portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley to many areas of the Appalachians and the Atlantic coast, has gotten me thinking about winter and winter drawing activities with students. As kids head back to school after the long winter break,…
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What happened after the gingerbread man came to life? Re-create the magic by telling your story. There are many hidden meanings in the story of the Gingerbread Man. The idea of a real-life gingerbread boy who rescues an old couple from a life of loneliness, is a common theme in fairytales. The success of Wicked and other…
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