How to Teach Narrative Writing Part 1
It is time to teach Narrative Writing to your students! Where do you even begin? I get asked this question all the time! You have a group of 1st or…
Sun and Shadow Activities
I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me. And what can be the use of him is more than I can see….. Do you remember this…
Oreo Moon Phases Activity
Learning about the moon is a natural curiosity of many kids. They see it most nights. It is enormous, a circle, a sliver and sometimes we don’t see it at…
Free International Space Station Virtual Field Trip
Well staff, field trips are canceled this year. I know many teachers are disappointed about this and it is sad for the kids. Field trips are so much fun and…
Sequence of Events Writing Activities
With my Science units I always add in writing, it is a great way to squeeze in both subjects. The type of writing I always use in our plant unit…
How to Grow Seeds in the Classroom Quickly
It is spring time and the perfect time to do some gardening. Not all of us have sweet little gardens outside of our classroom to plant flowers with our students….
Sight Word Practice Ideas
As a 1st grade teacher, teaching sight words was always a struggle. My first year in 1st grade, everything I was doing wasn’t working. My students came in incredibly low…
How to do Project Based Learning With Plants
In the Spring time, it is the perfect time to introduce the life cycle of plants to your students. They are seeing new growth all around them. Also, when you…
