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Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday for kids. In our house, I put it all in my kids’ hands. I buy the cards, candy and toys and they do the rest. I love watching them write sweet notes to their friends. And teachers have just as much fun planning Valentine’s Day thematic units and […]
Winter months are here, which mean colder temps and more inside learning. I find it hard to get students motivated during the winter months due to the cold and wet weather. Usually, there are a few days a week where we are all crammed in the classroom all day not seeing an ounce of outside […]
I love pairing authentic read alouds with classroom lessons and activities. Using a read aloud where your learners can relate to the topic or excites them makes the introduction to the activity more engaging for everyone. One of my favorite winter books is Snowmen at Night. Of course, creating a sequence of events activity is […]
Thanksgiving is upon on us soon! As we get closer to this special day of thanks, our classrooms are filling up with everything there is about this holiday. To get into the Thanksgiving spirit, add this fun Thanksgiving poem to your whole group lesson! There are so many reasons we love Thanksgiving. It’s a day […]
Kindergarten is a big year for many milestones! They walk in the first day of school knowing very little about reading. By the end of the year, they are reading their first books. They move from reading consonant-vowel-consonant words to words with digraphs and blends. After we introduce and practice blends, we then move on to […]
One of the best parts about teaching early elementary students is teaching them to read. Don’t get me wrong. It’s a tough task, but one that is so rewarding. All you need is a list of fun and creative reading strategies, and your students will be reading in no time! “Ask and you shall receive!” […]
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