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Animals in Winter- Hibernation, Migration, Camouflage, Adaptation
If science takes the back burner in your school, a unit on winter animals is an exciting way to incorporate more science into your January plans! Since there is often such little scheduled time for science, I want to make sure my lessons are meaningful and engaging. I make sure they are well-planned and concise,…
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Gingerbread House Craft for the Primary Classroom
December just doesn’t feel complete without a gingerbread house-building activity! You can make an edible one, but I prefer a crafty one! In this post, I’ll share some tips for making a gingerbread house craft with your students- everything from making the house to extending the activity, and even how to manage the time! Be…
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Election Day Activities for the Primary Classroom
Kids love voting for their favorites- whether it’s picking a snack, choosing a game, or deciding on a class party. That’s why Election Day is a perfect opportunity to engage your students in learning about the voting process! Let me share some Election Day activities to help make this special day memorable in your classroom!…
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12 Best Fall Books for Kids to Plan October Reading
October is the perfect time for fun fall picture books in your classroom. From pumpkins and falling leaves to fire safety and spooky (but not too scary!) tales, there are so many wonderful fall picture books to help build comprehension skills all month long. In this post, I’ve rounded up 12 of my favorite fall…
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12 Christmas Picture Books to Read Aloud in December
December is the perfect month to wrap up some picture books to read aloud throughout the month! Every day, students get excited to see the surprise book of the day and look forward to the unwrapping. It’s the classroom version of unboxing! There are SO many books to read in December, from the many holidays…
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Christmas Classroom Activities to Keep Students Engaged
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and fun. But teachers know it can also be a time of pure chaos! If you’re looking for ways to keep your students engaged in this busy and exciting month, here is a round-up of my Christmas classroom resources and activities that are sure to spread…
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Favorite Picture Books for a Gingerbread Man Unit
Gingerbread men are a staple during the holiday season! So many people are a fan of the little elusive cookie that everyone wishes to devour. Maybe that’s why there are SO many different versions of the classic story. But you don’t have to go digging through all of them to find the best picture books…
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Planning a Classroom Holiday Party!
I had a holiday paint party. In my classroom. . . With kids and parents . . . And it wasn’t a disaster! In fact, it was the best holiday party I’ve had in my classroom, ever! I mentioned it earlier this year and a few of you had lots of questions and were curious…
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Easy & FREE Halloween Centers!
Fall! It’s my favorite season of the year! One of my favorite things to do in the fall is go pumpkin-picking with my family. We have an amazing local farm and they have the BEST pumpkin pie, apple cider donuts, sweet corn…. so yummy! Another thing I love about the fall is Halloween! Throughout the…