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What’s In Johnny’s Appleseed’s Knapsack?

September 21 By Linda Kamp Leave a Comment

What’s In Johnny’s Appleseed’s Knapsack?

Have you every wondered what Johnny Appleseed carries in his knapsack? Well, my students have and their opinions are priceless!  Our apple-fest continues and today I'll show you some fun things to do while learning about Johnny Appleseed. A few years ago, on Sept. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anchor Charts, Fall, Writing Tagged With: anchor charts, apples, fall, Johnny Appleseed, writing activities

Fostering the Home-School Connection Through Friday Letters

August 4 By Linda Kamp 30 Comments

Fostering the Home-School Connection Through Friday Letters

Teachers everywhere embrace the importance of a solid connection between home and school and strive to build positive and respectful parent partnerships. All teachers understand the value of volunteers and the need for parent involvement and support, but not all parents can spend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Popular Posts, Writing Tagged With: freebies, Friday letters, letter writing, parent communication

5 Fun Favorite Activites for the First Week of School

August 1 By Linda Kamp 1 Comment

5 Fun Favorite Activites for the First Week of School

As back to school season draws near, I know you're already thinking about your first week of school.  What can I do to make my new class comfortable?  How can we all get to know each other? Where can I snag a snapshot of everybody's ability level? But the biggest question is, how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Bulletin Boards, Fall, Math, Reading, Writing Tagged With: back to school, first week of school, getting to know you, writing activities

Thanksgiving Writing With a Very Persuasive Pigeon!

November 15 By Linda Kamp 5 Comments

Thanksgiving Writing With a Very Persuasive Pigeon!

I thought I'd pop in to share a new take on an old favorite and show you our turkey disguise fun. It's a great way to get your class engaged in some Thanksgiving writing with a twist! I should mention we had the help of one very persuasive  pigeon!  A New Twist on An Old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Thanksgiving Activities, Writing Tagged With: Thanksgiving, writing crafts

Louder, Lili (A Little Gem of a Back to School Book!)

August 29 By Linda Kamp 1 Comment

Louder, Lili (A Little Gem of a Back to School Book!)

I'm always on the lookout for out for those not so ordinary back to school books. Last year I found this sweet gem of a book that's so perfect for building community those first few weeks.  Louder, Lili is a wonderful story about an quiet little girl who struggles to be heard. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anchor Charts, Back to School, Book Activities, Bulletin Boards, Writing Tagged With: anchor charts, book studies, foldable lapbooks, literacy activities, writing about reading

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