The Lunch Bunch groups and I finished our Holiday Project. We made cards for a local nursing home. The cards all feature a pop-out tree. These cards were super easy, and really are super cute. I can’t wait to bring them to the nursing facility for the residents. To make
I wanted something fun to do today with my boys during Lunch Bunch. Both groups are very active and I need hands on activities to keep them settled down and focused. I often worry that they won’t like the craft projects I pick out or that they will think
So, I had a few more groups today. Once again we talked about what Random Acts of Kindness were. This board show the definitions they came up with. We are working on a kind and charitable act we can do before the holidays and I think we will be working
December is a busy month in my office. Our Giving Tree (See more posts about the Giving Tree Here and Here) is up, and I am starting to collect presents. In addition, I have a mountain of clothing stacked up in one corner of the suite room that I have
Since it is the week before Thanksgiving, I thought we would focus this week’s lesson on things we are thankful for. As the kids entered my room with their lunches, I asked: What are you doing for Thanksgiving? After everyone had shared and they were all eating, I shared this
I enjoy writing on my whiteboard. The picture on the left is what I had on the board this past week. It’s enjoyable to me to watch the kids try to figure out what we are going to be doing in lunch bunch by the word, phrase or drawing I
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
As many of you may know, I run Lunch Bunch groups at my middle school. One of my main goals for the groups is to develop their leadership potential. My 7th grade girls have started the I Inspire Project. We have started a Twitter account and a hashtag (#) for
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
One of the most commonly asked questions to my blog is “Can you share your list of icebreaker questions?” I use my icebreakers all the time. They are great to use during Lunch Bunch as students eat their lunch and before we start our main activity for the day. I
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