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Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to bring a little more kindness and creativity into your classroom. One meaningful way to do this is through a Valentine’s Day letter writing activity. In today’s digital world, receiving a handwritten note feels extra special—and kids love the chance to share thoughtful messages with their classmates, teachers, friends, […]
Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime 2024 with a fun Bowerbird craft activity inspired by Aura Parker’s beautifully illustrated book Bowerbird Blues. This hands-on craft is perfect for engaging young learners, fostering creativity, and connecting students to the story in a memorable way. Materials You’ll Need How to Make Your Bowerbird Craft 1. Collect Blue Bower Items […]
If you’re looking for fun and engaging Bev and Kev classroom activities, you’ve come to the right place! This charming picture book by Katrina Germein and Mandy Foot is perfect for sparking conversations about friendship, differences, and the power of acceptance. Whether you’re celebrating Book Week 2023 or simply adding meaningful texts to your literacy […]
Bring Snap activities into your classroom with Anna Walker’s whimsical book Snap!. This engaging story sparks creativity, literacy, and science learning, helping students explore onomatopoeias, frog life cycles, habitats, comprehension, informative writing, and artistic expression. Why Use Snap! Activities in the Classroom Snap activities help students: These activities provide a multi-disciplinary learning experience, perfect for […]
Looking for engaging Farmhouse activities for your classroom? Sophie Blackall’s delightful book Farmhouse is perfect for immersing students in exploring farm life, history, past and present comparisons, and creativity. These hands-on activities spark curiosity, build comprehension, and foster artistic expression. Why Use Farmhouse Activities in the Classroom Farmhouse activities help students: These activities turn reading […]
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is a highlight of the school year, promoting literacy and storytelling across Australia. For NSS 2023, the featured book is The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie. This uplifting story follows a determined sloth who enters a race against faster animals—teaching children about perseverance, grit, and the joy of […]
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 the perfect season for hands-on science activities! One of the most engaging STEM projects for young learners is growing magic beanstalks in the classroom. This simple, low-prep activity ties beautifully into the classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk, sparking curiosity while teaching lessons about plant growth, responsibility, and imagination. Why Grow Beanstalks […]
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to engage your students with fun, festive, and educational activities. One of my favorite books to read aloud during this season is Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano. This delightful story follows a clever turkey as he dons various disguises to avoid ending up on Farmer Jake’s dinner table. It’s a […]
Teaching procedure writing can be fun and engaging when paired with the right picture books. Stories with clear sequences, repetitive text, and humorous situations help students understand the concept of step-by-step instructions. Here are some of my favorite books to inspire procedure writing in K–3 classrooms, along with companion resources to save you planning time. […]
