Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Activities Linky

Artwork source: from TeacherAtlas

There are articles worth 're-running' and this is one of my favorites! 

May our world make progress on the significant issues around race, peace and acceptance. I truly believe that it ALL begins with the children. Make every day one filled with opportunities for all. Your words contribute to a planet where we grow beyond tolerance and reach for the significant *D*R*E*A*M* together.

"I have a DREAM." ~~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Looking for a delightful 'process-oriented' creative project to make the connection between dreams and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr? Here's a delightful 'dream catcher' idea created by kindergarten students in FL in anticipation of my author/illustrator school visit to their midst. Of course this simple craft would also be perfect as a Valentine's 'gift' or exchange as well. 

Each child was given two pipe cleaners, which they twisted together to create a 'heart' foundation for their weaving. They then tie on the yarn color of their choice and began wrapping it around the pipe cleaner foundation. From their the happy weaving process can be directed as desired by each student. The only limitation is the amount of yarn and time available. 

****BY THE WAY! These beauties were created under Caitlin's direction. 

Are you following her blog, Kindergarten Smiles? 

My signature song, "You're Wonderful" is full of affirmation. In each of six verses the same six vocabulary words are revisited: 

• Wonderful
• Marvelous
• Beautiful
• Magical
• Curiosity
• Dreams 

Here's a YouTube video performance by a select group of preschoolers and their ECE college companions.

I have a FREEBIE download of a whole page of 'dream' quotations that I've gathered over the years. You can access it from a Google Doc under my Freebie tab up above. It's #10 on the list. 

BUMPER STICKERS CREATED for MLK OBSERVANCE 

I am 'recycling' this post from a couple of years back. 

At that time, I created a MLK Linky. 

I have 're-opened' the linky so that others can add their ideas now in real time. 

I would ask that you use this graphic in your article with a link back here to me (etiquette, ya know?) 

It would be very nice if you could visit one of the other posts and leave them a comment. 

Bloggers LUV comments -- but I don't need to tell you that! 

You are welcome to 'host' this linky, by transporting the html into your article. 

I would be especially pleased if you'd pin from this article. 

Christmas Conversation Linky Fun!

One of the things I LUV about Instagram is getting connected. 

How fun is this "Linky" hosted over at Abby's Inspired Apple? 

Pop over to her amazing blog to link your traditions + favorites. 

I took the image below over to Picmonkey and added my answers!

EASY PEASY! 

185 Ideas for Classroom Organization 2014 and Beyond!

THIS IS THE YEAR! The Year to get ORGANIZED!

WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! 

I have a cyber-TON of images to share with you as you consider getting your new school year 'organized.' I've gone through some of my old articles and also my old memory cards in search of inspiration to help get your new year off to an amazing start! I am an author-illustrator making school visits around the country sharing my traditional picture books. While on site I take hundreds of photos to share with you here! Sit back. Lots to consider. Plenty of inspiration! 

First let me show my three 'babies.' They are the catalyst for my travels. 

I'm thrilled to have won the national INDIE Award of Excellence for my newest book. "Red, White and Blue" was chosen as the independent picture book of the year upon its debut. Now that you have a glimpse into my 'back-story' let the organization ideas begin! 

The very first thing on your teacher agenda is to find out who is about to come into your classroom. Making a connection -- connecting names to faces is the first step! As a visitor in and out of buildings, I'm always THRILLED when children have a name-tag and I can greet them on a first name basis. Behold. Name tags. 

BUCKET FILLERS! 
Get your buckets organized! 
Look at all of these various 'systems' to keep your bucket filling accessible. 

One final image.
I saw this sign in Tennessee this spring. 
NO. 
I can not sell you one. 
I only get credit for taking the photo. 
Isn't it an awesome idea! 
Talk about getting organized!




The BRILLIANT idea that you CAN order from me are these amazing 
Wobble Seats! 
I saw them at a conference, 
fell in LUV
and we now distribute them!!!

Yes. We do take purchase orders! 
You'll have to talk to my husband Allen about that!
He created an entire website for the specifics. 

Most of my traffic arrives here via Pinterest. 
Would you be a helper-bee and pin this image to your appropriate pinboard? 
Thanks so much for your cyber-ripple. 

*Here are some more recent RoundUPs with a back-to-school focus. 

This first one has over 200 BTS bulletin board ideas. 

Hopefully something will give you some inspiration! 

Just click the picture to go back in time. 

We are just beginning to get this next school year's schedule organized. 
NOW is the time to plant the seeds to have me come to YOUR school. 
It all begins with your brainstorm. 
I have an entire slideshow of my travels -- to get your wheels turning.

Author illustrator slideshare from Debbie Clement

YES!!! ALL of my books may be ordered from me directly. 
They are also over at Teachers Pay Teachers. 
*I also have digital files of 'just' the song, in Mp3 format with pdfs of the support material at TpT. 

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