Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

Back to School Activities – If I Built a School

It's almost time to go back to school, so I'm gathering up all the books we love to read during the first few weeks. Honestly there are so many, it's hard to narrow it down. One of our favorite back to school books is If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen. In the story, the main character, an imaginative kid named Jack, shares his bold and creative ideas about what the perfect school would … [Read more...]

Summer Road Trips – Let’s Go!

Summer road trips can be an exciting adventure for kids. From visiting friends and family to trying out something new, a road trip can create memories that last a lifetime. However... sitting in a car for hours on end can become a little boring for kids. (Honestly, adults too.) It doesn't have to be though. A little planning goes a long way toward helping a road trip go smoothly. These are our … [Read more...]

Opposites Activities for Children

Left, right, high, low... our favorite opposites activities are all here! This post speaks mainly to K-1 teachers, but working with higher level antonyms is part of building a rich vocabulary. The work you're doing now will set your kids up for success as they move into the higher grades. As a primary teacher though, if you have kids who are ready, you can introduce them to more robust … [Read more...]

Summer Worksheets for First Graders

Breaks from school are so nice (and so necessary), but long ones can have a negative impact on a student's achievement. Year after year, we often have parents asking for summer worksheets, so I'm not sure why it took me so long to jump on board and make some. I think summer break should be a time for kids to let loose and embrace all the freedoms that go along with being a kid. And because I … [Read more...]

Animal Habitats – Fun Activities for Kids

Animal habitats are so diverse. When I think about all the different spaces where plants and animals thrive, I'm truly in awe. Animals, and their ability to adapt within changing ecosystems, are full of surprises. Any unit around animals is never a hard sell for children. From cute and cuddly to fast and fierce, kids love them. So learning about where and how they live in nature is an easy … [Read more...]