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Creating a classroom culture filled with kindness and respect is something we work on from day one. One of my favourite ways to set this tone is by introducing the book Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud. The “bucket filling” concept from this story makes a powerful and easy-to-understand classroom management strategy […]
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to combine STEM learning with procedural writing. One of my favorite ways to do this in the classroom is with the book How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton. This story is the ideal starting point for a fun, hands-on, project-based learning activity where students plan, […]
Kids love Halloween — the costumes, the candy, the spooky stories! October is the perfect time to spark creativity with engaging Halloween writing activities for kids. These writing prompts and lesson ideas will help your students craft creepy tales, magical potions, and haunting descriptions they’ll be proud to share. If you’re looking for even more […]
