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Female Inventors Who Changed Our Lives

This photo shows a nonfiction text about female inventors.

Three cheers for female inventors! Although they haven't always received the recognition they deserve, female inventors have had a significant impact on our lives. Many of their inventions are still part of our world today. I mean, come on. Can we hear it for Ruth Wakefield and the deliciousness she brought to our lives with the chocolate chip cookie? Thank you Ruth. From Josephine … [Read more...]

The Life Cycle of an Apple

The Life Cycle of an Apple

It's still apple season where I live and we've been making all the things... caramel apples, apple butter, and SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE. These recipes are not terribly hard to make, but they sure are good. And the kids love them! I think it's important for children to know where their food comes from and how it's grown. This little book about the life cycle of an apple is one way to help them … [Read more...]

Animal Habitats – Fun Activities for Kids

Animal Habitats Activities and Resources for Second Grade

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...]

How to Make Butter in a Jar

Learn how to make butter with a few simple ingredients... just cream and salt. And it tastes so good!

If you've ever wondered how to make butter, you're in the right spot. And if you haven't done it before, you won't believe how easy it is. Even with kids! ...which is the true test of how simple something really is. Making homemade butter became one of our classroom Thanksgiving traditions years ago. It's inexpensive to make, takes less than twenty minutes, and has a wow factor we never get … [Read more...]

Classroom Posters That Develop Positive Behaviors

Classroom Posters

What do readers do? Or writers? How about scientists, musicians, and athletes? What does it look like to be an active listener? And what does it mean to be a good friend? The first week of school is right around the corner and these are some of the questions I know we'll talk about as we work on building our culture. These classroom posters have been in my back to school toolbox for years and I … [Read more...]

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