Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

Space Books for Kids

Check out all these great space books for kids! They're packed with kid-friendly explanations to help you answer questions like, "Does the Sun move?" and "What makes day and night?" For children who are learning about the Sun, I recommend Stacy McAnulty's picture book SUN! ONE IN A BILLION (pictured above👆). It's narrated by the Sun and uses humor throughout the book to share important facts. … [Read more...]

Fun Math Games for 1st Graders

Math games for 1st graders don't have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, I started making these MATH GAMES years ago to help our students review skills they were learning in math. I wanted the games to be aligned with our standards AND easy to play. And I wondered, "Can I get each game on one sheet?" I remembered what my mentor teacher used to tell me. "K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple … [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 inspiring. This is especially true for girls who are interested in fields and causes where women are typically underrepresented, such as math and science. From a young age, girls need to hear the message … [Read more...]

Fun Reading Activities for 1st Graders

I'm always looking for fun reading activities for 1st graders. And since kids love to practice skills in game formats, I tend to make a lot of them. My favorite literacy games are ones that are easy to grab and play. In fact, I love games that are simply one page. A giant collection of these not-so-fancy games can be kept in notebooks or folders. Then, when kids want to play, they can pick a … [Read more...]

Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Personally, my inspiration for maintaining healthy dental routines comes from Julia Roberts. Remember the bathroom scene in Pretty Woman where she's hiding floss behind her back? She just wanted to get the strawberry seeds out from between her teeth, but Edward thought she was doing something questionable in there. He judged. And she snapped … [Read more...]

What is Groundhog Day?

What is Groundhog Day? Can a rodent really predict the answer to winter's most pressing question? (For the record, my vote is for NO shadow. Honestly, that's my vote every year.) No surprise, but Phil's activity on the morning of February 2nd is the most watched weather forecast of the year. Hilariously, his predictions are more often incorrect than correct, but the tradition lives on, making … [Read more...]