Veteran's Day is a great time of year to take moments to teach about the importance of our Veteran. These proud men and women put their lives on the line to protect our country and our freedoms. Integrating Veterans into other subject areas is an ideal way to dig into learning and make this topic more than just one lesson, but an ongoing way to discuss Veterans. Reading About Veterans … [Read more...]
Center Saturday
Center time center time we love our center time. This year I have changed my centers to be MATH focused. So far, this strategy given me MORE time in my classroom for science and social studies because so much of my math practice time is spent in centers... with hands on FUN activities. And, of course, all my centers are cross curricular. This past week, my learned about … [Read more...]
Center Saturday {with a facelift}
Welcome to my favorite, most awesome, amazing, and inspiring post of the week... okay, well... maybe that is a slight exaggeration, but I love putting this post together so I hope you love reading it. I decided to give this post a little face lift... an update... a new look. I can't wait to read how much you like it {or hate it!} so let me know what you think. {And I really hope you love … [Read more...]
I am a Halloweenie! So I have to get Brave…
Guys... WHAT A DAY! I am not exaggerating... today almost did me in. Why... oh please ask me why... In the middle of my Halloween party, a student of mine found TWO mice in my classroom. One was caught on the sticky trap, which is awful. Another was running around... in the middle of the party... with my kids and parents everywhere. But wait... there is more. My awesome … [Read more...]
Cutest Veterans Day Art EVER
I have to give HUGE thanks to for creating simply the CUTEST art project EVER for Veterans Day! Here are a few of my students art work and writing projects. They wrote: "Thank you for... -fighting for our country. -your service. -keeping our world safe. -our country." My students LOVED this meaningful art project and writing … [Read more...]
Guest Blogging with a FREEBIE and Veterans Day
I have so much to share with you guys today! First, Today I am guest Blogging Mary L's Learning Detectives! Here is a peek at my fun idea to combined Thanksgiving art and Progress reports! I uploaded this word file into Google Docs {which is now called Google Drive} for you to download and edit as you see fit. The font is free from Kevin and Amanda called … [Read more...]
Celebrate Veterans Day
November is almost here... I can't wait for Halloween to be O.V.E.R! I love the holiday and festivities, but I do not like them on a Wednesday. I feel like the whole week is less productive. While getting my lesson plans ready for next week, I notice Veterans Day is approaching quickly! I made a simple and FUN unit to go over this holiday with my students. here on TN, here on … [Read more...]