If you love the book The Very Impatient Caterpillar book by Ross Burach, then I know you will want to check out the sequel called The Little Butterfly Who Could. Now that our main character has learned patience and has transformed into a butterfly, he must face his next challenge called migration. First, Grab the Books. I always start my integration lessons by reading the book. You can grab … [Read more...]
The Very Impatient Caterpillar
As a veteran teacher, I used the same books about insects over and over again for years and thought everything was going well. Then I saw the book The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach. I literally laughed and smiled while reading this through myself. When I read this title to my class; joy and laughter filled the room. You must check out this book asap if you love caterpillar stories and … [Read more...]
Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery Freebie File
Have you seen the Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery cookies? Hi, my name is Mary, and I have an addiction. I am addicted to creating editable activities for the classroom to make learning fun! When a teacher friend sent me a picture of the new Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery, I knew what needed to be done. I knew we all needed a Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery Freebie File. Get the Teddy … [Read more...]
Spring Into Math Fun with Spring-Themed Math Activities
Spring Into Math Fun with Spring-Themed Math Activities by reviewing all those math skills on a regular basis. It is just smart to keep activities reviewing all those important skills, even as you are building on new skills while we Spring into Math Fun! Check out these hands-on Spring-Themed Math Activities which are a part of this bundle. Comparing Numbers: Spring-Themed Math … [Read more...]
Insect Ideas With Literacy
Check out these Insect Ideas with Literacy connections. While learning about insects, we had to integrate all those common core standards to make our learning the most meaningful. Check out these literacy integration ideas with the book I Wish I Were a Butterfly, The Very Grouchy Ladybug, and even some technology integration ideas that I know you will love. Insect Ideas: I Wish … [Read more...]
Easy Easter Art
Easter Art: Need a simple, easy art project for Easter? Check out this watercolors Easter eggs art project. How to Prep Watercolor Easter Art Here is how you can prepare these eggs. First, trace several egg shapes onto white construction paper. I recommend white construction paper instead of copy paper because it absorbs the water better and leaves less of a mess. Next, use … [Read more...]
There Was an Old Lady Swallowed a Chick
There Was an Old Lady Swallowed a Chick: Easter causes all sorts of problems for me at school. It is the holiday that can't decide when it should come! There Was an Old Lady Swallowed a Chick My Easter tub at school is PACKED because sometimes Easter is early when we are working on addition. Sometimes Easter is late and we are working on subtraction. Sometimes Easter is right before … [Read more...]