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This is a follow-up to our popular <a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/workshops/crafts/saltDough.pdf" target="_blank">Salt Dough Recipes</a>.</div>
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While the previous recipes were great, this one is even better. The lower salt content, and the modified process create a very smooth an malleable dough that doesn't feel like your skin is being salt-dried. The dough is much less crumbly as well.</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl.</span></li>
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The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-88283750069943567222012-10-24T23:04:00.001-07:002012-10-24T23:09:23.058-07:00Michelle's Corner: Halloween Fun That Teaches Too!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Halloween is one of my favorite times of year to teach preschoolers! Here are a few of the things we are doing this week in my classroom to learn and celebrate the upcoming holiday.</div>
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My sensory table has shredded black and orange construction paper with holiday themed erasers and spiders hiding inside. Students search through the paper for the hidden items and collect them in black cauldrons. When they have found all they want to they put the items back in the table and hide them for someone else to find. This is always a popular center!</div>
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I wanted a project that would help decorate our room for Halloween, but also reinforce shapes. This project did just that! Not only did students learn about shapes, but they developed scissor skills by cutting the shapes out and they practiced their writing skills by writing "Boo!" on the ghost.</div>
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Here are the supplies ready to go! I used the Learning Resources <a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/catalog/index.php?p=400100352694" target="_blank">Relational Shape Templates</a> to trace the large shapes that student's cut out and then I used them to cut out smaller shapes for students to glue on. I love these templates and use them all the time for various projects. It's so nice to have a variety of sizes and shapes at my fingertips when creating projects!</div>
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Here are some of our finished products hanging up! </div>
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Another popular center this week has been our bat counting. Students count and place the correct number of bats in each bat cave.<br />
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I'll end this post with one of my favorite quotes by Mr. Fred Rogers: "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. <i>Play is really the work of childhood</i>."</div>
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I saw the idea for this wreath <a href="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/2012/06/easy-breezy-4th-of-july-wreath.html?utm_source=BP_recent" target="_blank">here</a> and decided to make it for myself and a few friends. I love the star spangled sparkle it adds to my front door! This project was simple enough that children could easily do it. I'm so pleased with my results I may make a summer wreath using the same method, but with sunflower fabric instead!<br />
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Have a wonderful 4th of July:)The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-63457928899230300192012-06-25T01:36:00.000-07:002012-06-25T01:36:34.385-07:00Beautiful Cards with Library Pockets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the new <a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/catalog/index.php?p=400100358634&dept=&dc=&sub=&wl=" target="_blank">Black and White library pockets</a> from Creative Teaching Press! They make any card beautiful. Here are some that I made this week.<br />
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A simple tag shape with some embellishment paired with a Black and White library pocket is a great way to give a one of a kind card.<br />
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I used a Teacher Created Resources <a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/catalog/index.php?p=400100311103&dept=&dc=&sub=&wl=" target="_blank">halloween border</a> to make this card. Pull it out all the way and receive a little scare. Kids will love making and giving this card!</div>
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The sophisticated designs on the library pockets compliment any card. They are definitely my new favorite element in card making.The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-26926882061687913992012-06-20T18:37:00.001-07:002012-06-20T18:37:38.910-07:00The Designer Classroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The warm and inviting Hot to Dot and Ribbon by the Yard designs are perfect for giving your classroom some sparkle.<br />
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The cheery and colorful Dots on Chocolate line is a versatile combination that works well with pink, sky blue, orange, brown, and more. Use this line to bring out the color in your class projects.<br />
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Dots on Turquoise really catches the eye! This versatile line lends a designer look to any classroom.<br />
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The simple elegance of Black and White designs gives any classroom a sophisticated look.<br />
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Our <a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/catalog/index.php?season=pf&ohg0">Flash Card Zone</a> has everything you need for quick drills and introducing new concepts. For more ways to use your flash cards see these previous blog posts- <a href="http://learningbug.blogspot.com/2010/01/flash-card-games-part-1.html">Flash Card Games Part 1</a>, <a href="http://learningbug.blogspot.com/2010/01/flash-card-games-part-2.html">Flash Card Games Part 2</a>, <a href="http://learningbug.blogspot.com/2010/01/flash-card-games-part-3.html">Flash Card Games Part 3</a>.</div>
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Our son, Ian, went on a field trip with his fourth grade class to the Grand Canyon last week. To honor this adventure, he requested we make a Grand Canyon cake.</div>
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We set a portion of the cake mix aside and mixed in blue food coloring because he wanted the Colorado River running through it.</div>
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After it baked, we dug out part of the center to create the canyon. <br />
*If I were doing this over again, I would create layers of pink, red, and brown cake mix. That way when I dug out the center you would see the layers in the cake just like you do at the actual Grand Canyon.<br />
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Next we frosted the cake- blue frosting for the river and pink for the north and south rims.<br />
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Ian loved it!</div>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-75732584938735780202012-02-21T21:02:00.005-07:002012-03-03T23:08:15.135-07:00Introducing Learning Spot™ Lessons<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4l7Vh8h6iBdfW6S96dIVRDfEvysUCP6mM6voJBi0I_R6ZkIwpwQx143Ub7KpNIQ-s6b087_TvX7zDQowz9iUhn9C5coVQGdCzaDyaRLxIOQqozEbsLkEHuFZEEDkdoyK0qDW2pBAK-Q0/s1600/learning+spot+image.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4l7Vh8h6iBdfW6S96dIVRDfEvysUCP6mM6voJBi0I_R6ZkIwpwQx143Ub7KpNIQ-s6b087_TvX7zDQowz9iUhn9C5coVQGdCzaDyaRLxIOQqozEbsLkEHuFZEEDkdoyK0qDW2pBAK-Q0/s400/learning+spot+image.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711805865723499602" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">New from Carson-Dellosa, Learning Spot Lessons interactive whiteboard units.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">Turn on your interactive whiteboard. Then give it power.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">Download a FREE Learning Spot Lessons unit from The Learning Bug today, and save hours in planning for tomorrow!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.DigitalTeachingTools.com/5083001.aspx">http://www.DigitalTeachingTools.com/5083001.aspx</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;">The perfect combo of digital teaching and hands-on learning:<br />* Downloadable from the web - no CDs needed<br />* Engaging, fun, standards-based content for students<br />* Pre-loaded lesson plans save time, reduce teacher workload<br />* Designed for whole group, small group and individualized learning<br />* Classroom management tools to keep entire class engaged<br />* Compatible with ALL interactive whiteboard technology, as well as Mac and PC<br /><br />Grades K-2 available now. Grades 3-5 coming soon.<br /><br /><br />Read more about Learning Spot Lessons online at:<br /><a href="http://www.azlearningbug.com/iwb">http://www.azlearningbug.com/iwb</a><br /></span><div><br /><iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/w9BOUzwIVOg?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; ">Watch this 96 second video to learn more now!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; ">Developed and tested by teachers, these lessons set a new standard for engaging students in the classroom. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; ">The perfect balance between digital teaching and hands-on learning begins with Learning Spot Lessons.</span></div>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-15291747811942656302012-02-11T12:05:00.005-07:002012-02-11T12:11:54.709-07:00Prepare now for Dr. Seuss' Birthday!<div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="middle"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; ">Each year the National Education Association hosts </span><i>Read Across America</i> - an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading <strong style="font-style: normal; ">on or near March 2</strong>, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. NEA's Read Across America also provides NEA members, parents, caregivers, and children the resources and activities they need to keep reading on the calendar 365 days a year.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">National Reading Week is the first full week in March, and National Reading Month is all of March.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The Learning Bug has created</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Univers 57 Condensed', helvetica, arial, sans-serf; "> Dr. Seuss lesson plans that integrate all subject areas including math, science, social studies, character counts and of course math and reading. You can adjust each day's activity from a quick art project to a complete lesson that meets state objectives. That flexibility also allows the teacher to adapt the lessons to multiple grade levels, or to differentiate instruction to each of her students' ability levels. The lessons are perfect for whole class, small group, or centers. You decide!</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Univers 57 Condensed', helvetica, arial, sans-serf; ">Click on this link to learn more about our lesson plan and Dr. Seuss celebration package full of incentives and decoratives: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/seuss/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">https://www.azlearningbug.com/seuss/</span></a></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-59141916491667035732011-12-25T20:11:00.001-07:002011-12-25T20:13:30.349-07:00Merry Christmas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBt-xMO_-az8z_8jD9ksaUjgiaUuqHvlRC7IcaQ2nPaQF4A8VYepb6eXFuMgu4-xMJZAEhSI-Z7EBvXXEl1IIH1jipNZyQCzkQWvFdAIKOlRj-RAgLgoODde4y6Znh-dp-Jm4u5F0guY/s1600/DSCN6434.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBt-xMO_-az8z_8jD9ksaUjgiaUuqHvlRC7IcaQ2nPaQF4A8VYepb6eXFuMgu4-xMJZAEhSI-Z7EBvXXEl1IIH1jipNZyQCzkQWvFdAIKOlRj-RAgLgoODde4y6Znh-dp-Jm4u5F0guY/s400/DSCN6434.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690269693639621314" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas from our family to yours!</div>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-45024350735358618432011-12-23T16:00:00.004-07:002011-12-23T16:15:38.342-07:00Yummy Holiday Treats!<div>Looking for a quick, but delicious holiday treat? Try these...</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rRSxzWKl-Rm61ay09-2oxLzInxO5CtxS_Qo4x1eKzlv4wOZmLOULqbxnx74lyh-7Mje8Z8KjY7bn5kGD48Y0xnwqQvdP3fRKvtHRUwSnBRruko-Z_40z9dZ34hRDOAiM8Y30BwhffFQ/s1600/fudgeLR.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rRSxzWKl-Rm61ay09-2oxLzInxO5CtxS_Qo4x1eKzlv4wOZmLOULqbxnx74lyh-7Mje8Z8KjY7bn5kGD48Y0xnwqQvdP3fRKvtHRUwSnBRruko-Z_40z9dZ34hRDOAiM8Y30BwhffFQ/s400/fudgeLR.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689462665048047506" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><h1 style="color: rgb(89, 60, 46); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(233, 197, 167); margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; ">Juanita's Fudge</h1><p class="story" style="margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; font-style: italic; color: rgb(89, 60, 46); font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(233, 197, 167); font-family:'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:13pt;">Making the fudge at Christmas time was always something my Dad and sister did together. Our family even had a special dish for the fudge. My mom's recipe comes out perfectly every time, and is an easy Christmas candy kids can help make. Click here for the recipe: <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:18px;"><a href="http://www.azlearningbug.com/fudge/">Juanita's Fudge</a></span></p></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUy3S_ZDeCLiIyTd8yMFnmXATXBK0w6nGYFwV1Shyphenhyphena6N0fPpel5pztL8iAX9HccORdydJYgORywnESghJkA4L76TTggRFfsQ1SI16bTxEjg5Krf-K3jZK1HQXqwcfYSphJk6gjjSyBp0/s1600/pretzelsLR.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUy3S_ZDeCLiIyTd8yMFnmXATXBK0w6nGYFwV1Shyphenhyphena6N0fPpel5pztL8iAX9HccORdydJYgORywnESghJkA4L76TTggRFfsQ1SI16bTxEjg5Krf-K3jZK1HQXqwcfYSphJk6gjjSyBp0/s400/pretzelsLR.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689462666785229698" /></a><h1 style="color: rgb(89, 60, 46); margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; font-family:'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Pretzel Kisses with M&M's</h1><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(89, 60, 46); font-style: italic; font-family:'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:17px;">We received these from a friend and they're </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(89, 60, 46); font-style: italic; font-family:'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:17px;"><em>so</em></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(89, 60, 46); font-style: italic; font-family:'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:17px;"> cute! Better yet, they're incredibly easy and quick to make. Kids can put them together before you pop them in the oven. Click here to see the recipe: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://www.azlearningbug.com/pretzels/">Holiday Pretzels</a></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 face="'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif" style="color: rgb(89, 60, 46); margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:18px;"><br /></span></h1><h1 style="color: rgb(89, 60, 46); font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:18px;">Happy Holidays from Daniel, Michelle and Ian at The Learning Bug!</span></h1></div>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-37202331432330048832011-12-17T13:30:00.004-07:002011-12-17T13:40:43.074-07:00Counting Good Deeds<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXVQjooaV9nyNNVhFKdvM_ghhW5IevvXhi1t93GoC4Kak1XGv6W5QmSp_vvxoWs9Vhdz_wIAE-4s4LTirtIZv0vbPrtUzM1x3UHu_0XNHsI0BaT_yhXjgy6bOnLGayssM2wT1Aw4QfSo/s1600/good+deed+chain.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXVQjooaV9nyNNVhFKdvM_ghhW5IevvXhi1t93GoC4Kak1XGv6W5QmSp_vvxoWs9Vhdz_wIAE-4s4LTirtIZv0vbPrtUzM1x3UHu_0XNHsI0BaT_yhXjgy6bOnLGayssM2wT1Aw4QfSo/s400/good+deed+chain.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687198798453551858" /></a><br />Advent calendars counting down to Christmas are fun, but here is a great twist on that idea. Have the children color and decorate 5-10 strips of paper. Glue the strips together to create a paper chain. As they do a good deed for someone in the family or the community they take a paper chain off. Eventually all of their chains will be off and they will have reached the goal for their good deeds. Good deeds can be as simple as helping with the dishes, making someone's bed for them, or giving a hug to someone who is sad. This idea works for January when you are talking about Martin Luther King Jr. and friendship/getting along too!The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-75237746260471279332011-12-10T13:45:00.004-07:002011-12-10T13:49:40.919-07:00Easy Holiday Crafts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxFXVVRlabm3PnZp9O8_FG-w6r__Um7SCQ7G9AXXpMGWKAiUBF4ZV54pvLEohUUeGWDIAjYLOKgU-Q7axjqWuFb7zXLW1haWSATacyUbb7ZxHFY2fU050iOhxeyMW1Jc9sobQ_vqAgo0/s1600/loopSnowman.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxFXVVRlabm3PnZp9O8_FG-w6r__Um7SCQ7G9AXXpMGWKAiUBF4ZV54pvLEohUUeGWDIAjYLOKgU-Q7axjqWuFb7zXLW1haWSATacyUbb7ZxHFY2fU050iOhxeyMW1Jc9sobQ_vqAgo0/s400/loopSnowman.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684603809151743282" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;font-size:7;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times;mso-bidi-font-family:Times;font-size:18.0pt;">If you are looking for a smart and quick project to do with your students this week, stop by The Learning Bug's website: <span style="color:#0000F6;"><a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/workshops/crafts/">https://www.azlearningbug.com/workshops/crafts/</a></span>. You'll find a recipe for peppermint salt dough (<span style="color:#0000F6;"><a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/workshops/crafts/saltDough.pdf">www.azlearningbug.com/workshops/crafts/saltDough.pdf</a></span>) and some cute snowman activities too!</span><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></span> <!--EndFragment-->The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-47553567547575858282011-11-26T10:28:00.002-07:002011-11-26T10:33:50.070-07:00Thank You!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrOpGtyPiFOEEm6qI1N4J23Z91wiPOpu7ZhrROWr1kCRaoP2gCuD2LG8oyNp-lwQG0Kb6sS0a49UhIePwm1zwNoAWSzpSadkt9wrcp6vcmPcubdGKNhQTLC8P6N_pnyXwsbBNHlVdnDBo/s1600/turkey+centerpiece.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrOpGtyPiFOEEm6qI1N4J23Z91wiPOpu7ZhrROWr1kCRaoP2gCuD2LG8oyNp-lwQG0Kb6sS0a49UhIePwm1zwNoAWSzpSadkt9wrcp6vcmPcubdGKNhQTLC8P6N_pnyXwsbBNHlVdnDBo/s400/turkey+centerpiece.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679358380786751330" /></a>Today dear customers we are thankful for you! We are grateful for the opportunity we have to aide you as you make a difference in learners' lives. Thank you for sharing your inspiring stories with us and letting us help you make teaching just a little easier.The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-50792319642338547962011-10-31T07:32:00.001-07:002011-11-01T13:00:26.380-07:00Happy Halloween!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvJdDPE1Jm7nrEOPzgScXVFJTWJDbUTpxvZxI6tw7CXqoAGMgcGgntTKiAJf5hVqDq3gLBKBD2_hha5uqNXxSivKJj_-s5VYMjpI6xh33OlnrZkHAT3rIlSvHlAIqamLH5N5i7SgSLKM/s1600/optimus+prime.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvJdDPE1Jm7nrEOPzgScXVFJTWJDbUTpxvZxI6tw7CXqoAGMgcGgntTKiAJf5hVqDq3gLBKBD2_hha5uqNXxSivKJj_-s5VYMjpI6xh33OlnrZkHAT3rIlSvHlAIqamLH5N5i7SgSLKM/s400/optimus+prime.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670119666611593250" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a Happy Halloween!</div>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-9767713927182571392011-10-05T07:40:00.004-07:002011-10-05T07:50:49.773-07:00Pumpkin Fun for Early Math Standards<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKJkNUG8EkZdBJuDQlQpiU-oXznlDOtxCGmQhSREa6JuFllznwr7HkOho2cd-84cV6_lDAUDsvYoKVD7YAU0rwtXyLd6_J_kYGHo2l_0pAyIUWQPNm9_ciQsZmMZMtv8VsmQ_ijCILD4/s1600/pumpkin+compare+picture.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKJkNUG8EkZdBJuDQlQpiU-oXznlDOtxCGmQhSREa6JuFllznwr7HkOho2cd-84cV6_lDAUDsvYoKVD7YAU0rwtXyLd6_J_kYGHo2l_0pAyIUWQPNm9_ciQsZmMZMtv8VsmQ_ijCILD4/s400/pumpkin+compare+picture.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660019600621889426" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Looking for a fun and simple way to teach some of those pesky Early Learning Math Standards? Check out this easy pumpkin activity that provides many opportunities for using and developing math skills!</div><br />Visit this link to learn more: <a href="http://www.azlearningbug.com/tips/tipFinder.php?tipNumber=40&tipOffset=">http://www.azlearningbug.com/tips/40</a><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenCycU711A1wKi7bF6DfeF6Cm5-IjigvfiHjAXCgQDbw7MIXeijsLvhvluADTpnXWOQwSak_kkpHBOfWmHeZCK5N6zcFcsvQzRZqYx9JpdX__Y-NZ19P6Z4sa5Zl6AMU1rWL3QYFQSlk/s400/closeup+pumpkin+compare+pic.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660019593784946578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 240px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.azlearningbug.com/tips/pumpkinSeeds/template.pdf">Download a PDF for the pumpkin template</a> and let the fun begin!</div></span></span></div>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-25606476654955004702011-10-03T16:55:00.002-07:002011-10-03T17:14:58.517-07:00Pumpkin RecipesClick on the link below to see a video and enjoy some very yummy pumpkin recipes:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.azlearningbug.com/tips/tipFinder.php?tipNumber=39&tipOffset=">Pumpkin Recipes</a><br /><br />Cooking with your students is a great way to extend a study of pumpkins!The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-54453250140438556742010-06-30T00:31:00.004-07:002010-06-30T00:34:55.901-07:00Back-To-School BingoBack-To-School Bingo is back for 2010!<br /><br />Buy five of these items to make a row and win! You can win multiple times (blackout gets all three savings).<br /><br />Plus with BONUS BINGO you win even if you don't get a five in a row.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMJJ_at3BMa85uCZ7o-bnJSrBe6Pmc7j50z7PCd-HVsVjAMbe-vCpzTWQ94h31mqAVrrvBbQOTejXI025ezy51eKAnTulVJ2UhYCgc1G1yypEWeR3EKU1nuSt__gylUs_gPkYEljVdNI/s1600/bingo-1.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMJJ_at3BMa85uCZ7o-bnJSrBe6Pmc7j50z7PCd-HVsVjAMbe-vCpzTWQ94h31mqAVrrvBbQOTejXI025ezy51eKAnTulVJ2UhYCgc1G1yypEWeR3EKU1nuSt__gylUs_gPkYEljVdNI/s400/bingo-1.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488466267034646898" /></a><br /><br /><p>Choose from 30% off one item, 15% off your total, or a free seasonal book when you get BINGO. Get a blackout, and you get all three!</p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_J57SI-Fa8IIgzL4Bpls6sH2jMpX-dGhoc0vKETQDElI1Niz9gvPh_TFozwHpJ53yTUXxu3_B1nBRs7bwIci5KCyp9nqhh3uQlzH_ReTqHSR6u6i8yovN1rcU_hUJcF29rfLAmrTmi3k/s1600/bingo-2.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_J57SI-Fa8IIgzL4Bpls6sH2jMpX-dGhoc0vKETQDElI1Niz9gvPh_TFozwHpJ53yTUXxu3_B1nBRs7bwIci5KCyp9nqhh3uQlzH_ReTqHSR6u6i8yovN1rcU_hUJcF29rfLAmrTmi3k/s400/bingo-2.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488466447280038082" /></a>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-86360662656435430112010-05-04T11:20:00.002-07:002010-05-04T11:23:21.714-07:00Teacher Appreciation DayHappy Teacher Appreciation Day!<br /><br />The Learning Bug is glad to be a teensy part of what you do to make Children everywhere smarter and ready for the world in so many ways.<br /><br />Give yourself a pat on the back. Then pat another teacher's back!The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-30860241092057795362010-02-15T11:32:00.007-07:002010-02-18T15:57:45.498-07:00New for 2010 from TREND EnterprisesWe love pretty much everything from TREND, and these are just a few of their new items for 2010. Opening the box was like a little mid-January Christmas morning! Everything I show in the video is here in our store. We've got an entire section just for new items from TREND and our other publishers.<br /><br />Okay, after trying for 13 hours, blogger is refusing to upload my video. I'll keep trying, but in the meantime you can <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flagstaff-AZ/The-Learning-Bug/92210209842">see the video on our facebook page</a>.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyibVz9ONpTAtXMafVs1T-zllVGtI10NKO_u25JFUrOZrexifyEIiyIfeyf5XS_QxusXzkJMLDJLqDLDeyRfA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-79421844844343356962010-01-19T11:44:00.003-07:002010-01-19T13:53:16.949-07:00Flash Card Games part 3<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyTcYcMvt05zZq-OXXlGUP23pp-hwaLk4Zbv7jJfXhLp3_1v3ckdRcY6-ok6qQV6JXM9PpGksvmK35i7SNyxA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />In our final set of flash card games, we present 2 more fun ways to use flashcards at home or in your classroom.The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-66641026255995796602010-01-19T10:12:00.002-07:002010-01-19T11:13:05.996-07:00Flash Card Games part 2<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxRHkIwsy0P1WcN9tmJlDDsVwembsMPrJywrqA8VqwfaO5J50r0fPPH7mPOWPV307rkY-0Y61JeSg22ql76WQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Young learners will go ga-ga over these fun flash card games, and so will you. Say no to boring drill-n-kill and say yes to fun!The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272848805309004368.post-13384976125514777062010-01-05T14:07:00.004-07:002010-01-05T14:26:40.269-07:00Flash Card Games part 1Flash Cards are great for learning, but sometimes they can be a bit boring. Spice things up with the first in our series of flash card games.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzPmFmXQNwE-PBLqJ2kouadhH5gP4UKHzA4qA8uzoLeHxo6FS_tq95fAK_zf26fp_ipc7XK8_p9g-93hb97oQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />While you're here, check out our <a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/catalog/index.php?mkg=mf">gigantic selection of flash cards</a>. <a href="https://www.azlearningbug.com/catalog/index.php?season=pf">Pocket flash cards</a> are a great deal, and come in all subjects imaginable.The Learning Bughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030967400928910132noreply@blogger.com0