Patriot Day is a special day and I’ve made a tradition of using it to teach my first graders about national symbols, American heroes, and patriotism. Here’s a look at our day! And don’t forget to scroll all the way down for a FREE download! We started by reading as much non-fiction as we could find to help us learn… Read More
New Year’s resolutions frequently get a bad rap, which is somewhat understandable considering most people (including yours truly) tend to set impossible goals for themselves. My philosophy is that small consistent efforts are what really help you accomplish these things. And since we are on the heels of a relaxing break from school (and I’m feeling more refreshed and renewed… Read More
I love teaching with a theme that gets my kids excited! During our big “Apple Week” student engagement is at an all-time high and that is a powerful ingredient for student learning. Here are five tried-and-true apple activities that have been favorites in my classroom. 1. READ APPLE BOOKS Gather as many as you can and make sure they are… Read More