Dr. Seuss week always seems to be a fun, BIG deal! I absolutely love it! There are so many educational Dr. Seuss activities you can tie into the classroom or home! Reading, writing, math, and more! This blog post contains affiliate links. You can read more about my disclosure statement here. Dr. Seuss Activities for Upper Elementary I'm probably biased, but my upper elementary students always loved getting in on the fun of Dr. Seuss week - BUT … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss Activities & Fun Ideas!
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Theodor Seuss Geisel Author Study with Writing, Math +++ {Pen Name: Dr. Seuss}
Celebrate Theodor Seuss Geisel with this great author study. Third, fourth, and fifth graders learn more about the famous children's author, while also celebrating a love of reading. Reading, writing, and math components are all included. Plus a FREE bookmark! This is a PDF download. You will NOT be able to edit or modify the puzzles. WHAT YOU GET: Biography of Theodor Seuss Geisel (eight options where students find Facts and … [Read more...] about Theodor Seuss Geisel Author Study with Writing, Math +++ {Pen Name: Dr. Seuss}
The Most Important Educator Lesson
I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Add More Poetry into Your Day! – rewrite & repost?
Poetry. Some teachers love teaching poetry, while others run the other way. I'll be the first to admit I fell into the running category. However, when I knew I was taking over all of the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Reading/ELA at our school - I knew I had to up my poetry game. NOW! That's why I decided to add more poetry into my classroom. Below you will find how I was able to add more poetry into my classroom within just the first five … [Read more...] about Add More Poetry into Your Day! – rewrite & repost?
Rainbow Activities & Books for Kids
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 a perfect example of a prism, and one of the most … [Read more...] about Rainbow Activities & Books for Kids
Earth Day Activities & Books for Kids
Since 1970 Earth Day has been a day to celebrate our Earth. Kids love to learn about the environment and how to take better care of it through recycling and conservation. Earth Day is a wonderful time to inspire a love of science and nature in young children. April is a great time to incorporate Earth Day themes into your lesson plans. But conservation and recycling can also fit into a science unit at ANY time of year! If you are looking for … [Read more...] about Earth Day Activities & Books for Kids
