This post contains affiliate links of products I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. I love using The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone to teach the elements of a fairy tale. This book fits perfectly, especially when it comes to finding something in sets of three or seven. After reading the book, use these fractured […]
Teaching the parts of a sentence or types of sentences doesn’t have to be boring! Here’s a hands-on creative writing idea for sentences that has students use words from magazines to practice both skills. Materials old magazines scissors stick glue crayons or colored pencils writing template Directions The general directions for the activity are the […]
Are you looking for a way to create a culture of kindness in your school or classroom? Here is a kindness bulletin board idea to help develop and encourage kindness all year long. Make kindness cool in your school! How to Make the Bulletin Board Cut out letters to spell the phrase “Kindness is Cool in […]
When I taught fourth grade, we were departmentalized and I taught writing to all students. Letter writing was one piece of writing that most of my students enjoyed. Here are some ideas for teaching the parts of a friendly letter, along with ten meaningful ways to easily incorporate letter writing into your curriculum! Parts of […]
How are sounds made? Can you see sound waves? These sound videos for kids answer those questions and more. There are also several videos of sound experiments that students can try out, too! What is Sound? SciShow Kids does an excellent job explaining how vibrations create sound as they move through the air and reach […]
When studying light and sound energy, one concept students need to know is how we use light and sound to communicate. I bet you might even do it in your classroom! Do you use a special sound throughout the day to communicate something to your students? For example, do you clap to get their attention […]
Lights Out is fun addition and subtraction math game you can rotate as a math center all year long. It’s part of my light and sound unit for kindergarten and first grade. Students may play with a partner or in a small group. I’ll even give you some ideas for how you can use the […]
I’ve gathered a collection of light videos for kids that are perfect to use during your light unit. They’re great to introduce, teach or review some of the main concepts students need to know about light energy. Light Sources This video explains how light helps us see, what light sources are and what happens when […]
I bet you already have everything on hand to make this adorable gingerbread ornament craft. Just grab a cereal box out of your recycle bin, scissors and a few other supplies and you’re all set! These ornaments are perfect to make if you need a quick, mess-free craft. Materials cereal box or other cardboard food […]
Here’s a fun gingerbread writing center idea for your classroom this Christmas! Make a mixture of dark brown sugar, salt and a bit of flour. Have students write letters or words in the mixture using their finger, a pencil or a candy cane! This activity is great for tactile and kinesthetic learners. Materials: pan or plate […]