I love teaching social studies. Learning about pioneers and westward expansion is always so exciting and interesting for my class. They are enthralled with historical pictures and stories of hardship and courage as they learn about early settlers heading west in … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You Should Be Teaching With Kid President Videos
Do you teach with Kid President videos? If not, you should! As a primary teacher, here's what I've discovered: Opportunities for teaching language, writing, and literacy standards abound! Plus, the possibilities for using them to build community, foster friendships, and promoting … [Read more...]
Apple Up Your Fall Bulletin Boards!
Happy almost Fall! Today as our apple activities series continues, I want share a fun and easy way to apple up your fall bulletin boards AND save you time! I try to work smarter, not harder, when it comes to my bulletin boards. I begin the year by layering a … [Read more...]
Collective Nouns Apple Activities, Grammar Craft & Interactive Notebook
As our apple activities series continues I wanted to show you some ways to include grammar, specifically collective nouns activities, into your apple theme. Make An Apple Themed Chart I like to incorporate a theme when I teach and an apple theme lends … [Read more...]
Apple Books and Videos for Kids
There are so many wonderful apple books and videos for kids it's hard to decide which ones to use. I've compiled a few favorite that I use each year and my class really enjoys! During our apple festival we read lots of nonfiction as well as realistic fiction about … [Read more...]
