Did you know April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Day? Neither did we, but we do now. For the last few years, we've been in the habit of browsing through the National Day Calendar to see all the quirky days it lists. If you're familiar with the calendar, you know there are a lot of silly, but fun … [Read More...]
Women’s History Month Coloring Pages
As we start planning for Women's History Month, we've been thinking about our students. This year's group has different needs than last year's and we've needed materials that are a little more … [Read More...]
Tacky the Penguin – An Odd Little Bird
Tacky the Penguin has been on our winter read-aloud list for so many years now. Penguins are one of those obvious seasonal topics this time of year, but there's more to this story. If you know, then … [Read More...]
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Field Trip Readiness and Reflection Activities
Is field trip readiness a thing? It should be. If you've ever planned one, you know it's a bit of work. And the to-do list can get a little long... call the trip guide, send home permission slips, … [Read More...]
Teaching Basic Economics in First Grade
When I first learned I would be teaching basic economics to a room full of six-year-olds, I raised an eyebrow. These seemed like concepts only college kids studied before they embarked on careers in … [Read More...]
Women in Math and Science
Let's teach girls about women in math and science, and let's go ahead and begin with our littlest learners. Learning the stories of amazing women who came before us is not only important, but … [Read More...]
Procedural Writing Templates That Grow with Your Students
I love to write, so I love to teach writing. But not every kid is as enamored with it as I am. "I don't know what to write," is a phrase I've come to expect from at least one child each year. For … [Read More...]
National Poetry Month: Books for Children
April is National Poetry Month, which I think scares the heck out of a lot of teachers. Not me. Or at least not anymore. I think most people have a deep-rooted fear of poetry. I'm guessing you're … [Read More...]