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The holidays are fast approaching as you turn the calendar to December! Now is the time to get your students excited about writing with some fun and easy December writing prompts. Take a look at these 25 holiday writing prompts for kindergarten and first grade. December Writing Prompts – Holiday Traditions 1.Make a list of your favorite toys – bring… Read More
This First Thanksgiving unit is sure to make your lessons on long ago and today engaging and memorable for your students. Take a peek as you see how we learned about the daily life of the pilgrim children with these eight hands-on stations. We’ve been learning all about Thanksgiving and what life was like for the Pilgrims. We decided to… Read More
Costumes, parades, treats, and games. That’s what we think of when we begin planning our classroom Halloween party. But 2020 and covid came along and did a big whammy on that, didn’t they? How in the world are you going to have a fun Halloween party without any……fun? Here are a few ideas that will make your students smile, while… Read More
It’s finally beginning to feel like fall around here! The air is crisp and the leaves are changing colors. It’s my favorite time of the year! So, of course, it’s time to break out the Halloween lesson plans and pumpkin activities! We spent last week learning all about pumpkins – how they grow, describing them, and what you can make out… Read More
Are you a new teacher that needs some help getting started in the fall? Maybe you’re a veteran that just wants some inspiration? Here’s a summer book list for teachers that will inspire you for back to school. 1. The Cornerstone You got the call! The one you’ve been waiting for telling you that you’ve been hired as a brand… Read More
Uncertainty is hanging in the air and every teacher is wondering what should be on their summer to do list. How do you prepare when you don’t know what school will look like in the fall? If your school is like mine, no decisions have been made, but teachers still want to plan ahead. Teachers are planners. We like… Read More
