Whenever my son finishes a book he loves, I know the question he’ll ask me next: “Has the author written any other books?” Most of the time the answer is yes. We add the author’s other books to our list and check them out on our next library trip. He finds so many amazing books […]
We recently finished up a review of 2D shapes. I spent a bit of time searching YouTube for shape videos to use in our lessons. Thankfully, I found quite a few! The videos below are my favorite. I love sharing them with you because I hope to save you the time of searching for them […]
This post contains affiliate links of products I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. One day in math recently it became very clear to me that we needed to brush up on 2D shapes. Circles, triangles, and some of the easier shapes were no problem. However, shapes like a pentagon, hexagon, trapezoid and others that […]
I grow restless every February. By this time of year, I’ve had my feel of cold, gray days and snow. I can’t wait for spring to be here fast enough! Since spring has been on my mind, I decided to start creating some resources for these much awaited warmer months. I hope you love this […]
Did you know that there is a penguin that lives in the forests of New Zealand? Have you ever wondered how a mama penguin finds her baby when they all look alike? Learn the answer to these questions and others as you watch these penguin videos for kindergarten and first grade. They’re the perfect […]
Penguins love to toboggan, or slide, on their bellies. It’s faster and not to mention more fun than waddling along the ice all day. Here are two penguin STEM activities about tobogganing to get your students creating and building this winter. They’re perfect for young learners just getting started with STEM. Both STEM challenges use […]
Paper plates and popsicle sticks create a moving Mayflower craft your students will love. It’s a great craft to do when learning about the Pilgrims or the first Thanksgiving. Want to take the craft a step further? Have students write a few sentences about the Mayflower or the Pilgrim’s journey on the back of the plate. […]
This post contains affiliate links to products I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. Did you survive Halloween in your classroom? I hope you did! All the parties and costumes and candy can make for some very excited kiddos…and one very exhausted teacher. 🙂 Hot off the heels of one holiday, it’s time to get […]
I’m just crazy about these little turkeys! They’re so easy to make and almost mess-free. You probably even already have all of the supplies lying around to make them. These turkeys make an adorable bulletin board or classroom display. They’d even look cute sitting on your table on Thanksgiving! Materials brown paper lunch sack 2-4 plastic […]
Here’s a fun and easy spider craft idea to make this Halloween or during a spider unit: a spider necklace! It only requires a few materials to make and kids will love wearing it. Materials: small metal bell (1 inch wide) black acrylic paint clear sealer (I use Mod Podge) paint brush yarn 2 googly […]