The story of Gideon is one of my favorite bible stories. It’s a great story to show our little ones that what we want isn’t always what God wants. It’s a story that is proof that God is always in control and will always protect us! Use these Gideon’s Army bible activities to bring fun […]
SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT: LET’S MAKE RAIN
Science was the last subject area I taught during our day in the classroom. After a morning of literacy, lunch, recess and math, it was finally time to teach some science lesson plans. Honestly, I was usually exhausted by the time science rolled around. Overwhelmed with Science Setting out a ton of materials and making […]
PICTURE BOOKS FOR BIBLE LESSONS
One of my favorite types of resources to create are bible lessons and activities. Having children of my own made me realize how important it is to connect real life with stories of the bible. Not only do we read bible stories, but I also like to incorporate picture books for my bible lessons. My […]
Preschool Penguin Activities
My favorite unit to teach during the winter is our penguin unit. Penguins are a favorite of all preschoolers. They are fascinating creatures that we don’t see unless we visit our local zoo! These preschool penguin activities are a great addition to your science based penguin activities. Literacy Activities A big milestone for preschoolers is […]
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 […]