If you are including leaves in your lesson plans, you will find these academic leaf games for kids to be a big help. Leaves are, after all, a pretty great topic in the classroom. So simple that we mostly take them for granted, leaves are actually an important part of the world around us. From the first blush of spring when baby leaves begin budding to the autumn when leaves change to shimmering ... [ Read More ]

Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world, and a definite favorite among children. A wonderful way to celebrate autumn in your elementary or homeschool classroom is by adding some apple activities. And I have some great ideas to share with you! Did you know that there are over 7,000 kinds of apples grown around the world? Around 2,500 are grown in the United States - 100 of them ... [ Read More ]

Incorporating acorn games, books, and decorations is a great way to help your elementary students celebrate autumn in the classroom. If you live anywhere around oak trees, you are well familiar with the sight of pretty little acorns covering the ground. Acorns are one of the most recognizable of the tree seeds and are a favorite tree seed among children. If you are looking for some great ideas ... [ Read More ]