In my opinion, teaching opinion writing is the most difficult genre of writing for our little learners to grasp... see what I did there 🤣?! But, with the right mentor texts it doesn't have to be. "Red Is Best" and "The Day the Crayons Quit" are two of my favorite opinion … [Read more...]
Butterfly Life Cycle Freebie
Hi, friends! It's hard to believe that we have a little over a month left of school! As we near the end of the year, I always like to complete a unit on butterflies. Of course, part of this unit explains the life cycle of a butterfly.  Plus, I have a butterfly life cycle … [Read more...]
All About Rain and The Water Cycle
Hi, friends! You'll never believe that we are still getting snow over here.... in April! I know! Crazy, right?! I'm dying for some springtime weather, but that isn't keeping my kiddos from learning all about rain and the water cycle!  We just love this water cycle experiment … [Read more...]
Free Printable Easter Tags
Hi, friends! With Easter fast approaching, I thought I'd "hop" in here real quick with some free Easter printable gift tags! These printable Easter tags will be perfect for your kiddos, nieces, nephews, parents, grandparents, friends, neighbors, coworkers... all the special … [Read more...]
Poetry Activities for the Primary Classroom
Hi, friends! Can you all believe that today is the first day of spring?! And with spring comes rain... SO. MUCH. RAIN. I always like to teach a unit on rain during the month of April, which coincidently is Poetry Month. We incorporate poetry daily into our shared reading … [Read more...]
