An Easter Writing Basket

Happy Friday!  I can't believe that Easter is around the corner.  Here is a fun way to create a different kind of Easter basket for your children or students.  Instead of sweets, fill a basket with Easter story books, a bunny or flower headband, markers, pencils and some homemade napkin writing books.

Here is my Easter Writing Basket from my classroom last year.  

I made vocabulary picture cards so students could practice writing and drawing Easter vocabulary words. 

All you need to make a napkin book:  colorful napkins, paper cut into squares & a stapler.

The finished product! 

 So simple and children just love writing and drawing in them. 

Mid Month Must Read

It has been too long since I've written a blog post.  Here you will see the main reason I keep so busy.  My daughter, Emma Rebekah, is the joy of my life.   

She is now three months old.  It has been amazing to see how she has changed and developed during these first few months.  It's truly miraculous. 

 Thinking about moms and children led me to make  one of my favorite books 

Mama Cat Has Three Kittens by Denise Fleming my "Mid Month Must Read".

The story is ideal for young children because it has a simple plot and only a few words per page.  The pictures are fabulous and as children view the pictures and hear the story, they will learn new vocabulary. They will also find the pattern or the repetitive phrase on each page and will enjoy repeating it with you as you read the story aloud. 

I created  a simple story basket by ordering these adorable beanie baby cats on Amazon.  I was able to match the exact colors of the cats with those found in the book.  How fun!!  Your children or students will LOVE using the kittens to retell the story.  It's also a perfect story to act out with your children or students (without props).  

No matter how you use the book, it will soon be a favorite!