There are so many great activities out there for St. Patrick’s Day. When brainstorming my St. Patrick’s Thematic Unit I wanted something different and unique. A lot of activities are STEM activities–how to catch a leprechaun (such a fun activity!). I wanted to keep this unit science based. Then one day while I was driving […]
PICTURE BOOKS ON LIGHT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY
It’s so important to have a variety of books in your classroom library. In my library, I have a wide range of topics, genres and chapter books for all levels of readers. When we are in the middle of a unit, I love to pull as many books as I can that tie in with […]
LIGHT AND RAINBOWS INVESTIGATION FOR EARLY ELEMENTARY
Do you find yourself avoiding science investigations due to the amount of prep and planning? The clean up can be just as exhausting. It’s so easy to throw a video on or put a worksheet on their desk and read from the textbook. But, did you know that experiments and investigations don’t have to be […]
SHADOW MATCHING ACTIVITY
There is never a bad time for a good matching activity! I personally love pulling out simple, but effective matching activities for my little ones for some independent learning. However, most matching games are all the same. Your learner matches two identical pictures together. So, I decided to create something a little different, and the […]