Are you working on an insects and bugs unit in your classroom? Those creepy, crawly creatures are a great way to capture the interest and attention of your littles any time of year! If you're looking for some great books to use in your teaching, you're in the right place! Today I'm sharing all of my favorite picture books about insects and bugs! Using ... read more
Using Thematic Teaching In The Classroom
If you've been around here a while, you might have noticed that I love thematic teaching. I'm a firm believer in using fun, engaging themes in the classroom across a variety of lessons. Have you ever wondered why though? You're in luck! Today we're talking all things thematic teaching! What Is Thematic Teaching Alright first off, what exactly is ... read more
Fun and Engaging Winter Activities
Winter is such a fun season, with so much to inspire your teaching! In my lessons, I love to use holidays and seasonal themes to create meaningful and engaging activities. Winter is a great time to swap out your books, freshen up your classroom decor and plan some new activities for students. Come along as I share some of my favorite fun and engaging winter ... read more
Christmas Picture Books For Kids
I don't know about you, but with every change of seasons, I am always looking forward to new books! Because of this, I love using books alongside thematic teaching and there's just something about Christmas Books that feels extra special to me. If you're looking for some new holiday book recommendations, you're in the right place! Join me as I share my ... read more
Thanksgiving Picture Books
When the fall air is crisp and cool, and Halloween has passed, it's time to start planning lessons for Thanksgiving! I love Thanksgiving and teaching all about gratitude and thankfulness. This valuable topic is made simple and easy to teach with the use of great books. If you'd like to incorporate some new Thanksgiving stories in your lessons, but you're not ... read more
Fun and Easy Apple and Pumpkin Activities for Kids
Apples and pumpkins make such a fun Fall theme for early learners. Using this theme will bring the anticipation of Autumn to your lessons and provide opportunities for learning on a wide range of subjects! Are you looking for new ways to incorporate this theme into your lessons? If so, then you are in luck! Today I am sharing all of my favorite apple and ... read more
Fun Bat and Spider Activities for the Classroom
Kids love creepy, crawly, spooky things like bats and spiders! Using fun themes like these is a great way to target various skills and keep student engagement high! If you're looking to add some fun and easy activities to your lessons centered around a bat and spider theme, I have just the thing. Come along to check out my favorite activities for these ... read more
Shark Activities for Kids
Children love sharks! Even though there may be scary stories about sharks, children are always intrigued to learn more. Thus, they are a great topic to add to lessons to build interest and engagement. Thankfully, Shark Week is not the only time for themed lessons. There are many incredible shark activities for kids that are perfect for any time of the ... read more
Summer Learning
As the school year winds down, students are ready to say goodbye to the classroom and hello to summer. However, teachers hope that students will not forget all they have learned while on break. Honestly, it is heartbreaking to see how much summer learning loss occurs each year. Thus, teachers work hard to create fun ways for students to focus on summer ... read more
Fun and Easy Bee Activities for the Classroom
Spring and summertime weather means all those creepy, crawly bugs will start to make an appearance! If you work with littles, you already know that some children LOVE bugs, while others... not so much! Because of this, I love to spend some time learning about insects and focusing on bees, in particular. Doing so allows for instant engagement from the bug ... read more