Every year, my students and I spend the last week leading up to Thanksgiving on our nonfiction turkey research unit. We learn all about turkeys using a variety of thematic turkey activities that hit each content area, including reading, writing, math, science and social studies. … [Read more...]
Name Activities Using Chrysanthemum
Hi, friends! It's hard to believe that school is just around the corner! With the beginning of the school year comes practicing our name in many forms and using it to complete a number of name activities. Since our name is likely the first word we learn how to read and write, … [Read more...]
Down Comes the Rain: A Rain Experiment for Kids
Hi, friends! It's almost April, and you know what they say... April showers bring May flowers! With that being said, this post comes just in time to explain how to complete a fun, little rain experiment with your little learners! This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Guided Reading Organization
Hi there, friends! I'm here today with a peek into my guided reading block. I'll be sharing how I organize my guided reading materials, schedule out my guided reading groups, as well as how I plan my guided reading lessons! Psst.... I have a guided reading freebie for you at … [Read more...]
Alphabet Activities for Small Groups
Hi, friends! I'm here today teaming up with my friend Elyse from Proud to be Primary for a little bit of teacher talk regarding alphabet instruction. Let's be honest... letter and sound retention can be a struggle for some of our little learners. Some of them need repeated … [Read more...]