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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 […]
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 […]
As Easter approaches, classrooms are buzzing with excitement, and it’s the perfect time to blend festive fun with engaging learning experiences. One of the most popular and creative ways to celebrate is by designing Easter Bunny traps! Not only does this activity spark imagination, but it also ties perfectly into procedural writing lessons. Using the […]
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 […]
