From the Pond

Label your supplies and resources with our fast, editable classroom labels. Just print, type or write!

Today I wanted to show you some art projects that were developed from the steps outlined in our printable packet over at TpT. Ice Cream Art Project for Kids - 1 For this little guy, I: drew the steps exactly painted with watercolor outlined with black marker added soft cotton wool ball clouds added green grass detail - crayon and a downward line stroke Ice Cream Art Project for Kids - 2 For this cutie, I: drew the steps but changed the face painted with watercolor outlined with black marker…

Find some back to school creative activities over on the blog to help build classroom community and begin fine motor activities for writing!

A blog by Melanie Lloyd (From the Pond) about classroom activities and printables for K-3 learners.

Friends, we are so thrilled to release Math Pack 39. There are only a few more packs to go until we round of the packs that focus on first grade and we will start plans for some more advanced packs that target skills perfect for 2nd grade. Math Pack 39 helps you teach your students to order and sequence numbers to 100, using their knowledge of place value. Our Math Packs include 5 activities that are engaging and easy to prep! This collection will help students learning to: compare numbers…

Animals — Pond Coloring Club

Over the last few weeks we have brought you some blog posts on the importance of classroom routines, goals and establishing classroom community at the beginning of the school year. Once some of these basics are covered, friendship skills can be a great topic to explore next. You may have already engaged your class in some 'get to know you' and 'all about me' activities - some discussion about friendship and how to be a good friend will help your classroom community and ultimately the…

From the Pond Classroom decor and set up