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I’m thrilled to share how the awesome book, Bev and Kev by Katrina Germein and Mandy Foot, took our classroom on a wild journey. We took a deep dive into the themes of the story: explored friendship, compared real giraffes to the story’s giraffe ‘Bev’, described characters, sequenced the story, and even learned cool giraffe […]
I’m thrilled to share the journey we’ve embarked on with the book “Snap!” by Anna Walker in our classroom. This whimsical tale has sparked our imaginations, ignited our love for learning, and taken us on a thrilling adventure exploring onomatopoeias, frog life cycles, habitats, informative writing, comprehension, and artistic creations. Join us as we delve […]
As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for captivating books that not only engage my students but also provide valuable learning opportunities. Sophie Blackall’s delightful book, ‘Farmhouse,’ is the perfect choice to immerse my young learners in exploring past and present, history, and creativity. In this blog post, I’ll share our adventures and […]
As a kindergarten teacher, you know how important it is to set high expectations for your student’s writing skills. One crucial aspect of writing is sentence construction, which requires a strong understanding of punctuation, capitalization, finger spacing, sight words, and meaning. Here are the five writing expectations that I set for my kindergarten students at […]
National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event that promotes literacy and storytelling across Australia. Each year, a new children’s book is chosen to be read aloud in classrooms and libraries across the country. For National Simultaneous Storytime 2023, the book “The Speedy Sloth” by Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie has been selected. This delightful story […]
With Spring just around the corner, there are plenty of topics that can inspire your student’s writing. From planting seeds to catching leprechauns, here are five fun writing activities to try this March. 2. How to Catch a Leprechaun Writing for St. Patrick’s Day – St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday that kids love. […]
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect opportunity for lower elementary teachers to engage their young students in a fun and educational activity: growing beans! One way to make this activity more exciting and relatable for children is to tie it in with the classic fairy tale, “Jack and the […]
The 100th day of school is a milestone that students, teachers, and parents look forward to every year. It’s a chance to celebrate all the hard work that has been put in and to reflect on the growth and progress made so far. Here are some fun and creative activities that you can do in […]
Random Acts of Kindness Day is a special occasion celebrated annually on February 17th. The day provides an opportunity for individuals to come together and spread kindness and positivity. In the classroom, this special day can be used as an opportunity to teach children the importance of kindness and encourage them to perform small acts […]
Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano is a classic Thanksgiving read aloud. The story will have your class giggling and thinking creatively about different disguises that would help the turkey avoid Farmer Jake’s dining room table this November! Check out the activities and worksheets I use to extend on the themes of this story here. Visit Little […]
