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My computer has become my new best friend – how about you? Distance learning is the newest buzz word in education and it’s taking a little bit to get used to. I’ve been at this now for a few weeks, and although that certainly makes me no expert, I have learned a few things. If you’re just getting started, here… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day activities are some of my favorite things to do during the month of March! Of course, we make leprechaun traps and try to catch those little rascals. But I also like my kids to understand a little about the history of the holiday. Take a look at how we add some informational writing into this fun holiday…. Read More
Do you know how to catch a leprechaun? By building a trap of course! Take a look at the fun we had building leprechaun traps and writing about how we planned to catch those little rascals! Making Leprechaun Traps Leprechaun traps can be such fun to make for St. Patrick’s Day so we decided to give it a try. In the… Read More
I love the classic classroom Valentine party with fancy boxes and ribbons and lace. but I was ready to give mine a little twist. I wanted my students to have those same special memories of their Valentine party….but I also wanted to make sure it was a day of learning too. If you’re looking for easy classroom Valentine party ideas,… Read More
Valentine opinion writing prompts are great to use during the month of February. I’m always looking for ways to get my students engaged and excited about writing and what better way than with candy! Take a look at how I use classic Valentine treats to entice my students into some February opinion writing. Valentine Opinion Writing Prompts Do You Like… Read More
Have you ever shaken a snow globe and wondered what it would be like to be trapped inside? Keep reading to see how this snow globe writing activity will get your kids excited about some winter writing! The Snow Globe Family One of my favorite read aloud books for January is The Snow Globe Family by Jane O’ Connor. It’s… Read More
