Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

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 supportive in their design. We may still use our printable biographies, but we're excited about the format of these COLORING SHEETS as a more manageable alternative. Each features an amazing woman whose … [Read more...]

Fire Safety Week Activities for Kids

Fire safety and prevention are always on our teacher to-do lists for the fall. With October right around the corner, we're busy pulling together all our resources. Though, I have to say, being married to a firefighter, the term "fire hazard" seems to be part of our daily conversations. You'd be surprised to know how many there are, lol. A while back, it dawned on me that we spend a lot of time … [Read more...]

Presidents’ Day Activities for Kids

Each year on Presidents' Day, we spend time teaching the children about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. And for good reason. They were both a big deal. But there were others who also left their mark on America's history in other ways. FDR helped the nation recover from the Great Depression. Theodore Roosevelt cared deeply about conserving our country's natural resources. And Barack Obama … [Read more...]

Who Was George Washington Carver?

Who was George Washington Carver and why is he still remembered today? If you're a serious gardener, you may already know quite a few details about his life's work. If you're a first or second grader, though, you probably don't. We love poring over all the books in our library. If we can't find what we're looking for there, then you'll surely find us in our local bookstores. When we were … [Read more...]

Black History Month Books for Children

Black History Month is coming up soon... time to get our read-aloud basket stocked with the best books. If you're also working with first and second graders, you know finding books that aren't overwhelming can sometimes be a challenge. We've been working to collect our favorites over the last few years. Now, our shelves are filled with the courageous stories of people like Rosa Parks, Ruby … [Read more...]