I love integrating science, math and literacy together in my class. Integrating other subjects with literacy not only shows your students that they all work together in the real world, but it also shows them that literacy is everywhere. If you’re self-contained it will help cut down your planning while it also helps teachers work […]
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 […]
Pumpkin Observation Made Easy
Pumpkin observation. Is it just me or do you get a little giddy when pumpkin time in the classroom comes around? I absolutely love watching little ones explore pumpkins. And this free printable is a great way to get them excited. Picking Pumpkins One of my favorite fall field trips is when you get to […]
20 Pumpkin Books for Little Learners
Teaching our little learners about pumpkins is such a fun unit to get to explore this time of year! They’ll love learning about pumpkins and how they grow! There are so many fun ways to go through this unit and watch them learn. It’s even more fun as you read through pumpkin books related to […]
Dramatic Play Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Do you use a home center in your classroom or homeschool? Creating a space for learners to mimic cooking and other household chores has so many benefits from preschool to first grade (yes – still in first grade). Providing your little learners with home center activities that promote social, cognitive, language and physical development is essential to […]
Interactive Notebooks or Interactive Lapbooks?
Interactive notebooks have been a must-have resource in elementary classrooms for several years. It’s easy to see why. As you know, creating a hands on resource that your learners can engage with allows them to continue learning, even after the lesson is taught. However, sometimes interactive notebooks can be just too much for some students and teachers. […]