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Kids of all ages love learning about animals and their habitats, especially kindergarten and 1st grade. When cold winter days come around it’s the perfect time to learn all about the cold and icy Arctic with cute polar bear activities. Polar Bear Activities As soon as January hits, we’re ready to learn about everything winter and that includes the… Read More
Teaching your students about Presidents Day is a great way to incorporate some social studies standards into your lesson plans in February. But how can you teach about American presidents in an age-appropriate way? Follow along with our week-long unit as I show you how I taught my students all about President’s Day. President’s Day Activities Day 1 – An… Read More
Groundhog Day is fast approaching. Do you remember the excitement you felt waking up on February 2nd and wondering if the groundhog saw his shadow? I remember watching the morning news wondering if there would be six more weeks of winter or if spring was just around the corner! Groundhog Day activities are perfect for kindergarten, first or second grade… Read More
You’re ready to tackle new genres of writing with your students but you’re not sure where to begin. Let’s dive in and find out exactly how to teach informational writing to children! Imagine your principal walking in to observe your classroom and seeing your students actively engaged in research. The room is abuzz with learning! Children sitting together at the… Read More
Are you looking for some new winter writing activities? No matter whether you’re teaching remotely or face to face, one thing is certain. Kids are fascinated by snow and ice! Take a look at how I get my kids excited to write reports with these printable and digital winter activities. I don’t know about you, but I sure have a… Read More
If groans and grumbles come along with your writing lessons, it may be time to encourage writing in a new way with your students. Take a look at these 25 ways you can foster independent writing in your kindergarten or first-grade classroom. Encouraging Writing 1. Model Writing Before you can get your students writing independently they must first know what… Read More
