No celebration of springtime in the classroom would be complete without including rainbow activities and raindrop fun. After all, those beautiful springtime flowers rely on rain to help them grow. So do the new blades of grass and budding leaves. Students often have a love/hate relationship with rain, but almost everyone loves a rainbow. Bright, colorful, and even a bit magical, rainbows are also ... [ Read More ]
Butterfly Activities & Books for Kids
Did you know that there are over 750 different types of butterflies in the United States and Canada? And that’s just the ones that people have recorded. There are still thousands of species of butterflies and moths, all over the world, that still need to be recorded, and many more that we haven’t even discovered yet! But we do know that no spring or summer would be the same without them! Children ... [ Read More ]
Flower Activities & Books for Kids
One of the most welcome signs of springtime is seeing flowers bloom. Daffodils are usually the first to bloom, followed quickly by tulips and flowering trees. The bright colors draw bees and butterflies remind kids the warm days of summer will soon be here! If you are on the lookout for some great flower activities for your elementary school classroom, I have some great things to share! In this ... [ Read More ]
Bee Activities & Books for Kids
One of the most wonderful signs of spring is seeing pretty little honey bees busily buzzing in and out of freshly-bloomed flowers. Honey bees are one of our most important pollinators and very industrious workers. In fact, bees are so important that it is possible to build all kinds of lessons around them. Students enjoy using bee activities to learn how bees live. You could talk about ways we can ... [ Read More ]
Easter Egg Activities & Books for Kids
One thing that almost every student looks forward to in the spring is decorating Easter Eggs. And why not? There are so many wonderful ways to creatively decorate an egg - from simple dye kits right up to elaborate and detailed works of art. Kids get so excited about it that the more you can incorporate Easter fun into your lesson plans, the easier it will be to your students on task. If you ... [ Read More ]
Bunny Activities & Books for Kids
Think of kids and bunnies, and the first thing that comes to mind is the Easter Bunny. But truly, bunnies are popular with children any time of year. Cute and cuddly, with long, velvety ears and adorable little tails, bunnies are amazing. Even better - they HOP! Is it any wonder they are popular with kids? If you are on the lookout for some great Easter content - or simply a fun addition to ... [ Read More ]
Leprechaun Activities & Books for Kids
When St. Patrick’s Day comes around, students start thinking of two things - dressing in green and catching a leprechaun. And every kid knows the best ways to catch a leprechaun are by building a trap - or by getting hold of his hat! If you are on the lookout for a great way to incorporate leprechaun activities into your classroom, this blog post has some great ideas for you! You will find fun ... [ Read More ]
Horseshoe Activities & Books for Kids
Horseshoes are a great symbol of luck, popular around St. Patrick’s Day as well as throughout the year. Just about every barn in America has a horseshoe hanging over a door or on the wall - upside down so the luck doesn’t spill out. The students in your classroom will be feeling very lucky when you include some great horseshoe activities into your lesson plans. In this blog post, you will find ... [ Read More ]
Working with a Paraprofessional in the Classroom
Not every teacher has the luxury of working with a paraprofessional in the classroom. But I am here to tell you a good parapro is worth their weight in gold (and in many cases, even more!). I want to share tips and ideas I've heard or collected over the years to make this working relationship the very best it can be. Please note that I use the terms paraprofessional, aide, and parapro ... [ Read More ]
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