When November hits our calendars, you’ll find more Thanksgiving themed activities in the classroom. It’s a quick transition from spiders and spooky activities to turkeys and the history of the First Thanksgiving. Also, this time of year brings lots of tired students that are ready for a break, so fill your classroom with fun and […]
September Literacy and Math Centers
Being a teacher keeps you busy! With all the different activities you have to plan, you spend every minute you have planning your lessons. Have you ever forgotten one part of your lesson plan after it was too late? For me, it was always my math and literacy centers. But I got smart! My September […]
Anatomy Craft Pumpkin Freebie
Every year, we head out on our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. A lot of times we avoid the crowds and head over to our church to purchase our pumpkins. But some years, we like to have the big, fall season experience. Although we don’t want to spend a ton of money on just […]
Halloween Costumes for Little Readers
Dressing up for Halloween is always exciting for little ones, but when it comes to dressing up for a day at school what Halloween costumes will your little ones be wearing? Here are some adorable ideas… Garbage Truck Costume One of my favorite costumes was Grayson’s garbage truck Jared made the year Kynlee was born. G […]
Halloween Sensory Science Investigation
Ooey-gooey sensory investigation…what is better to explore with your little learners for a Halloween science activity? This easy mixture is not only fun to play in but creates a variety of science learning opportunities. NOTE: We focused on communicating our observations about the investigation orally, but you can also create charts or use experiment pages to communicate observations, as […]
Engagement with an Interactive Pocket Chart
Pockets charts are an essential resource for every early childhood classroom. Some manage classroom helpers, lunch choices or for literacy and math centers. As a result, a pocket chart will help your classroom and learners throughout the school year. Pocket Chart Most classrooms have this type of center for their learners to explore during their […]