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Halloween is just around the corner, and it`s the perfect time to harness the excitement of this spooky season for some engaging procedure writing activities in your first-grade classroom. As we all know, young learners thrive on hands-on experiences, and what better way to channel their enthusiasm than by creating step-by-step guides for some classic […]
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 […]
How To Catch A Leprechaun by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton is an excellent book to read in March for St Patrick’s Day. This magical book is the perfect way to spark your students imagination for fun and engaging writing and project-based learning this spring time. The kiddos love being creative and designing their Leprechaun […]
As Easter approaches, classrooms buzz with anticipation, and teachers seek engaging ways to blend seasonal joy with learning. What better way to channel that enthusiasm than by embarking on the whimsical adventure of designing traps to catch the elusive Easter Bunny? This activity not only sparks creativity but also provides an opportunity for students to […]
I always love teaching procedural writing… but a procedural writing activity that lends itself to STEM is the BEST! Reading the book How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton is the perfect starting point for this fun and engaging project-based learning Thanksgiving activity. The kiddos love being creative and designing their […]
Kids love Halloween… The costumes, the candy, the spooky stories! The month of October is the perfect opportunity to engage students in writing and get those creative juices flowing. These Halloween writing activities will help your students create a creepy tale or two. Haunted House For Sale I used to teach at a school that […]
