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Spring Classroom Activities are the perfect way to combine hands-on learning with the excitement of the changing season. By incorporating gardening and cooking projects into your lessons, you can engage students while teaching procedural writing, sequencing, and important science concepts. From growing pizza toppings to making fresh guacamole, these activities will leave students excited to […]
Celebrate Harmony Week in the Classroom with an engaging, creative, and meaningful activity that students of all ages can enjoy! Every year during Harmony Week, my school groups students from different year levels into buddy pairs to explore cultural activities and themes. However, finding activities that cater to students from Kindergarten through to Year 6 […]
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 Celebrate Harmony Week in the Classroom: Fun and Meaningful Activities for Students Celebrate Harmony Week in the classroom by embracing activities that foster cultural diversity, inclusivity, and respect. Harmony Week is an ideal opportunity to teach your students about the importance of cultural understanding while engaging them in fun and meaningful classroom activities. […]
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 […]
All The Ways To Be Smart by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys is a beautifully illustrated book that celebrates the many talents of every child. Inspired by Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, the author explores the concept of intelligence and the unique qualities of every child. This book has fast become one of my first week of school […]
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 […]
