I tried a new lesson with my Lunch Bunch groups and this will be going into the “keep” pile. I loved the message and the kids loved the project that went along with it.When the kids came in I asked them,“How many of you have been to, or have seen
I found these giant puzzle pieces at Oriental Trading Post and knew I had to use them. We have been talking about our uniqueness but I also wanted everyone to see how with everyone’s special talents and abilities, that when we work together we become something great. The girls worked
I do a lot of things during Lunch Bunch. It is the period of time in my day that is really all mine to work with students and teach them skills I feel are important. Because it’s during lunch, however, I have my fair share of competitions for student time.
For children, divorce can be stressful, sad, and confusing. At any age, kids may feel uncertain or angry at the prospect of mom and dad splitting up. For the past several weeks, I have been talking to kids in grades 5-8 about divorce. Sometimes, getting them to open up is
I have wanted to run a book group for a while, but was not sure how to run one. Today, I took the plunge. Starting next Tuesday, I will hold my very first meeting.We will be using the book, Diary Of Invisible Me by Rebecca McEwen. I have 8 copies
I’m always looking for an interesting way to begin my groups, and I always start with some type of icebreaker questions. I have been collecting ping pong balls whenever I find ones that do not have any writing on them. It has taken me a few months, but finally my
I went into our 7th grade Family and Consumer Science classes both yesterday and today. The kids had just finished a research project on a career they were interested in. It was great to be able to go into classes and talk with them as they have just finished their
There is a big crossover from 6th to 7th grade. These little kids become big overnight. There is makeup, dances, shopping in the junior section of the store as opposed to the children’s section, and the noticing of kids of the opposite sex. My 7th grade Lunch Bunch has grown
I don’t usually bring my own toilet paper to school, but for this activity, it was essential. This is my second week of Lunch Bunch, and I am still trying to get to know all of my 5th graders. Last week I was in shock when I had over 30
When beginning any group it is important to establish ground rules. I quickly go over the basic rules and also have them posted on my wall. (You can download this poster for free on my TpT Store.) This year I decided to add a lesson on the importance of following some
Bittersweet. That describes my day today. My last lunch bunch of the year. I have seen so much growth in these girls over the past school year. The camaraderie, the teamwork, the support, and the being comfortable in one’s own skin are just a few of the areas of growth
I’ve been hearing this song a lot on the radio lately. May and June are always a time for lots of words of wisdom to be passed around. While this song was first written as a newspaper article for the Chicago Tribune, it received much popularity after being turned into
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