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The smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere and it’s time to bring some of that yumminess into the classroom. Take a look at these fun pumpkin writing activities that your kids are sure to love! Reading About Pumpkins I like to start our pumpkin unit by reading The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons. This book is great for giving kids a… Read More
How to brush your teeth writing activities can work perfectly into your dental health lessons! I usually try to fit a few dental health lessons into my February plans and when I can combine it with narrative writing, it’s a winning combination! Do you find that your students need some guidance with brushing their teeth? I teach in a low… Read More
Learning about oviparous animals is a fun topic for young children. They love learning about animals that hatch from eggs and of course, this gives us a chance to think about that age old question – What came first…the chicken or the egg? What are oviparous animals? I like to begin most lessons with a read aloud so we… Read More
Easter writing activities will keep your students engaged and excited about the writing process. Take a look at how we learn about persuasive writing with jelly beans! Jelly beans – love em’ or hate em’ they are a part of every child’s Easter basket! But which ones are your favorite? Do you like the spicy flavors? Or would you rather… Read More
Coloring Easter eggs with kids is a fun activity to do around Easter in your classroom and a great way to get kids engaged in writing! So, are you thinking this sounds like a hot mess? Well, let me tell you, I have a new twist on an old favorite that is going to make you want to try… Read More
Peter Rabbit activities are great to do with your kids in the Spring or with your Easter lessons. Do you know the difference between Peter Rabbit and Peter Cottontail? This simple lesson is a great way to compare and contrast the two stories! Peter Rabbit Activities Everyone loves the classic story The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. In… Read More
