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Spring is the perfect time to introduce exciting and educational writing activities into your classroom. These spring writing activities for the classroom will inspire creativity while helping your students develop essential writing skills. 1. How to Plant a Seed – A Fun Spring Writing Activity Spring and gardening go hand in hand. Teach your students […]
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 […]
1. Wombat Stew by Marcia K. Vaughan This classic Australian picture book is my absolute favourite when it comes to teaching procedure writing. The story follows a hungry dingo intent on cooking up a delicious wombat stew for tea. Lucky for the wombat, the other bush animals make a number of cooking suggestions designed to […]
That first day or week back at school can be an anxious time for our littlest learners… that’s why it’s so important for us as educators to let them know that it’s ok to have those feelings and then give them strategies to work through them. Young children often won’t be able to identify these […]
As Anzac Day approaches, it’s important to find simple ways to teach young children about this significant day. Picture books provide an excellent opportunity to introduce children to bravery, sacrifice, and remembrance in an engaging and age-appropriate way. In this post, we’ll explore five picture books that help young learners understand Anzac Day, along with […]
Family Tree by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh is a beautifully illustrated story about family, diversity, and the changing seasons of life. This heartfelt book was selected for the Australian Library and Information Association’s (ALIA) National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) in 2022, where children across Australia came together to enjoy the same story at the same […]
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to engage your students with creative and fun St. Patrick’s Day activities. From writing prompts to STEM, these activities will spark your students’ imagination and enhance their learning experience. One of the best ways to spark creativity in the classroom is by reading How to Catch a Leprechaun […]
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