Hand Hug
Here’s a newhandshake that Christy Wheeler from Norman, OK, taught me last week when I wasin Oklahoma City. You put rightpalms together with your partner and then wrap your thumbs around the side ofyour partner’s hand as you say, “Ahhhh!”
O U Did a GoodJob!
This is a newcheer that you can do in any state.
Oh - Circle hands above head to make theletter O.
You – Put hands inair to make the letter U.
Did a good job! –Clap your hands on each word.
Oh – Circle handsabove your head.
S – Turn sidewaysand curve one arm and one leg to make the letter S.
You – Put hands inthe air to make the letter U.
Did – Fists in theair as if cheering.
Todally AwesomeCheer
Squat down like afrog and say, “Todally.”
Jump up with armsin the air and say, “Awesome!”
Golf TeeWriting
This is a greatidea someone shared to develop small muscles and writing skills. Children spread play dough to make apancake and then write on it with a golf tee.
Once Upon aTime
Here’s a coolT-shirt idea for your school from Rori Hodges at Bridge Creek Elementary.
Websites
havefunteaching.com has some fantastic alphabet videos - and it's FREE!
