Elementary School: Puppets

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What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!

I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most things pretty efficiently, but the one thing I have never been able to figure out how to deal with is the artwork and school papers that come home every day. Now I have 2 kids in preschool, so they are coming home with completed cut and paste exercises, paper bag hand puppets, painted masterpieces, and a ton of projects that relate to the current season or theme of the week. ...

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Having Friends Over?

So basically my question is this: Will we ever get to a point where I feel...

First Grade

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3Rd Grade Girl Activities for at Home

What would be a good activity for third grade girls that we could do totally at home? There would be up to 12 girls. I could get one or two moms to help me drive them home from school and do crafts or games. It would be more of a making friends/fun day.It is not for a birthday. We want to foster them getting along and getting to know each other. It would last 3 hours maximum.

Kindergarten

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Christmas Party Activities for Kindergarten

I am in charge of planning the Christmas party for my daughter’s kindergarten class. I really need some good ideas for games and craft/activities. I also headed up the Halloween party and I think the kids were a little disappointed with my lack of imaginative activities. I really don’t want to disappoint again.

Second Grade

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End-of-year Craft Ideas for 2Nd Grade Class?

Hi Mamas, I'm hoping you ladies can help come up with some clever craft ideas. The room mom for my daughter's 2nd grade class asked me if I had any ideas of something the class can do during their end-of-year party...a craft idea of some sort. They already decorated cookies for Valentine's Day, so we don't want to do that again. I'm kind of drawing blank when trying to think of something fun for them to do. Anyone out there have any suggestions? Things your kids have done in class in past years that they really enjoyed? Any input would...

Third Grade

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3Rd Grade Girl Activities for at Home

What would be a good activity for third grade girls that we could do totally at home? There would be up to 12 girls. I could get one or two moms to help me drive them home from school and do crafts or games. It would be more of a making friends/fun day.It is not for a birthday. We want to foster them getting along and getting to know each other. It would last 3 hours maximum.