Looking for a great learning connection to literature for making leprechaun traps and other St. Patrick's Day activities? You must check out this use to use Leprechaun on the Loose reading expansion pack. Check out some small group ideas, literacy connections, math integration, and even printables. If you can't find this book, you can watch it here on YouTube. Leprechaun on the Loose Story … [Read more...]
Engaging Treasure Themed Activities for ELA
Treasure-Themed Activities for ELA and pirate day activities: Check out these FUN and engaging treasure-themed activities for ELA that will make your students happy and make the teachers jump for joy because of skill-building fun. Get ready for some learning FUN. I plan to use many of these ideas to start the school year assessments and small groups with. These were a teacher's request because so … [Read more...]
Sounding Out Words Game Using Spelligator
Sounding Out Words Game to Promote Learning Let's talk about a fun Sounding Out Words Game. When teachers incorporate games into their classrooms, they do not JUST teach a skill. They are also taught higher-order thinking skills and winning and losing skills. The best part is the fact that your students are merely being children and playing a game. Learning becomes FUN and engaging. Learning is … [Read more...]
8 Fun If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities
Check out these 8 fun If You Give a Dog a Donut activities that are perfect for Kindergarten and first-grade teachers. After all, the letter Dd is a great time to use the book If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff. I know you will love all of these If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities and Fun ideas for the week. Tying learning into literacy and math skills is a great, solid teaching tip to … [Read more...]
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie Learning Fun
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie by Laura Numeroff is a new book in her "If You Give a..." series. It is a great addition to any library and it is sure to be a hit with little learners. As a teacher, I love to turn a well written and illustrated book into inspiration for learning activities to hook my learners. Learners can easily practicing their skills in fun ways. Let's check out my … [Read more...]
April Fools Day Learning with April Foolishness
April Fools Day is coming up and you need to know about the book April Foolishness. Although it might be fun to play a harmless prank on your students and play fun of the day, I want to present to you an alternative that is FUN, educational and also lets the idea of April Fools play out. I suggest using the book April Foolishness by Teresa Bateman and Nadine Bernard Wescott to create fun literacy … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Activities
We know March 17th is coming. And we know our little learners are getting more and more excited about St. Patrick's Day. So let's embrace their excitement... harness it... and use it for the greater good. Let's talk about ways to make Saint Patrick's Day more fun and engaging in your classroom. Get ready... this is a HUGE post full of Ideas... products to enhance learning... and freebies to grab … [Read more...]
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie
Here is the FUN book, I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie. Of course, I love to use literature to meet more educational needs and ideas. We use this sheet and crayons to complete the listening and following direction activity for the book, I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie. I love to record the directions and set the audio file on a CD so this station is … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat: Welcome to a world filled with imagination, laughter, and the magic of storytelling! As educators, you have the incredible opportunity to inspire young minds through the power of books. Today, we want to introduce you to a delightful tale that will captivate your students' imaginations and foster their love for reading: "There Was an Old Lady Who … [Read more...]
If You Take a Mouse to School
If You Take a Mouse to School Welcome, fellow teachers, to a delightful adventure in the land of imagination! Today, we embark on a whimsical journey through the pages of the beloved children's book, "If You Take a Mouse to School." But hold on tight! We're not just going to read it; we're going to put our reading comprehension skills to the test, wield our writing prowess, and conquer the art … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell
If you enjoy the book, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell, then we have an extensive learning pack that will make lesson planning a breeze and saves you a lot of time. Be prepared for some giggles while you dive into this adorable and funny story. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell Book These books will be adored by every student I've ever met. This is a great series … [Read more...]
Alice the Fairy David Shannon Author Study
Alice the Fairy is a spectacular book by David Shannon that your class will fall in love with. As our David Shannon Author Study moved focus to the importance of illustrations today, we use the book Alice the Fairy. I can't wait for you to see why! Alice the Fairy I read the book Alice the Fairy to my class. But, I didn't let them look at the pictures. I asked them to lay out on … [Read more...]