tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159530119900034032.post1715271839482069850..comments2024-03-09T00:33:04.994-08:00Comments on Lattes And Lunchrooms: Getting Crafty in KinderKelly McFarlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14045618086270505589noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159530119900034032.post-76705907448916290702015-02-23T00:36:58.720-08:002015-02-23T00:36:58.720-08:00I have to agree that I am a little bit of a contro...I have to agree that I am a little bit of a control freak too. HaHa But then, just like you said sometimes it's good to change it up and the end result will still be fantastic!Kelly McFarlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045618086270505589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159530119900034032.post-45106428194480811282015-02-23T00:35:03.048-08:002015-02-23T00:35:03.048-08:00Sounds like you have everything working for you! ...Sounds like you have everything working for you! Woo Hoo! I definitely think each teacher has their own spin on how to do things and it's important that you stick to what works for you! So glad it is going well. :)Kelly McFarlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045618086270505589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159530119900034032.post-30895604334570665462015-02-22T11:31:49.663-08:002015-02-22T11:31:49.663-08:00Great post. I pretty much use the circle up appro...Great post. I pretty much use the circle up approach all the time, we just are in more of a square...lol. This works for me since I am a control freak and then I know everyone is getting it done correctly. I did however, attempt to let the kiddos have control this past Friday. I had the supplies all set up at their table spots, we went over the directions and I let go and just let them get to it. Well, they didn't all exactly follow the directions, however each one is unique and they all had a great time. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />~Laura<br /><b><a href="http://luvmykinders.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Luv My Kinders</a></b>Luv My Kindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641547553247759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159530119900034032.post-27241101274083151052015-02-19T19:04:38.269-08:002015-02-19T19:04:38.269-08:00Wow! I haven't thought of completing our craft...Wow! I haven't thought of completing our crafts in a circle before - Probably because I am just a beginner. This is my very first year of teaching Prep (1st year of Australian Schooling in Queensland) after teaching 2 years on Grade 1. <br /><br />Every Friday we have a letter craft time and all the kidlets complete their own.<br /><br />My kids do their crafts at their desks, but I have scissors, glue, pencils and anything else they require in little baskets. My TA and I split up the paper resources into group baskets and while I demonstrate the activity, Jenny places them on their tables, along with their glue baskets etc.<br /><br />As the students finish their work, they have learned to place everything back in the correct baskets, and throw their rubbish in the nearest bin. <br /><br />It has taken the first month to train them up to following this process properly, but they are doing a brilliant job (well, for 4 year olds!)<br /><br />I would love for you to pop over and check out the fun we have in Prep at my blog - http://missgibsonsfirstgradefun.blogspot.com.au/<br /><br />Thanks for the new ideas!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090675045358142264noreply@blogger.com