Surviving the last week before Christmas break can make even the most seasoned teachers feel frantic. To make the days less stressful I've rounded up a few of ... Read More
Gingerbread Math Activities
If you're looking for some hands-on December math activities that tie in well with a gingerbread man unit or your holiday lessons and projects, I have some fun ideas ... Read More
Comparing Versions of The Gingerbread Man: Turning Readers Into Thinkers
As primary teachers, a key focus of our reading instruction is on building comprehension. We want our young readers to not only use the strategies we've taught them ... Read More
Halloween Color Words Activities for Kindergarten
Building a solid sight vocabulary in our youngest readers is key to their reading success. I've gathered ten adorable color word activities so that your students can ... Read More
Free Fall Vocabulary Activities
Fall is just around the corner, and I for one am ready for some cooler weather! We don't have a typical Fall season where I live in Arizona, but thanks to Dollar ... Read More
Westward Expansion Books for Kids
For the longest time my teammates and I had a hard time finding informational, Westward Expansion books in a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level. Ones that students ... Read More
