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Did you know that Earth Day is on a Friday this year? That means you can be prepared for a week long study with your students on ways to help the environment. Here are a few Earth Day books and resources to get you started! EARTH DAY BOOKS FOR KIDS Like most primary teachers, I build background knowledge using picture… Read More
Spring is here, even if the weather here in the Pacific NW doesn’t show it. Since this is the time of year I usually started our weather study, it always seemed like a great excuse to write some rainbow poems to brighten up the classroom! I started with a class brainstorm on an anchor chart. Students shared different ideas for… Read More
Do you want to build a snowman? No, this isn’t a post about the movie Frozen. Instead, I’m back to share a little more about how-to writing in my classroom. I live in Washington, a state that sees all four seasons. However, it seems like we spend a greater portion of our year in spring and fall weather (aka the rainy… Read More
Do you want to know what’s been keeping little hands busy in my house this December? It all started with a not-so-little visit to Pinterest: My daughter likes window shopping from the comfort of home just as much as I do. I love crafting with her, so I didn’t mind that her wishlist was a mile long! Over the course… Read More
By second grade, most students have a great grasp on odd and even numbers. However, there is always a small handful who need a little intervention. With December being a shorter month, it’s a great focus for intervention groups. Here’s what I use to keep the interest level high with my struggling students while we practice, practice, practice! I don’t… Read More
I have always wanted my students to make gifts for their families for Christmas, but those gifts have varied from year-to-year based on the budget I have. If you’re still looking for what to make for student gifts this year, here are some ideas I have used in the past. This has been one of the easiest projects to make… Read More
