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
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St. Patrick’s Day – Getting Ready for the Leprechaun!
As a student I didn't have teachers who got into St. Patrick's Day. For my first two years of teaching, we did a few activities - but nothing major. However, during my third year of teaching I realized just how much fun St. Patrick's Day can be! I watched a teacher who left little leprechaun footprints from the doorway of the building all the way into her classroom. It was so neat! The leprechauns left her students little treats. But - best of … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day – Getting Ready for the Leprechaun!
St. Patrick’s Day Art Ideas
When I taught at the Hutterite Colony, I was in charge of my own art lessons each week. Add in the fact that I looped with the students, and it got pretty hard to come up with something new each week! Since I was already teaching 12 different preps a day, I didn't have a lot of time to plan on art. (And I didn't have a lot of money to be forking out either!) That's why this post is dedicated to f;easy St. Patrick's Day art ideas that you can … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Art Ideas
Build Your Own Digital St. Patrick’s Day Scene
Building a St. Patrick's Day Scene is a fun activity that many children enjoy! And sometimes we want to get extra digital learning in - so this hands-on computer activity is a great way to combine the two! This activity will work best with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. But you could certainly use it with younger students who are more tech savvy OR extend the learning to use it with middle schoolers. INTERESTED IN SAVING SOME … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Digital St. Patrick’s Day Scene
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 some nice goodies - fun books about horseshoes and … [Read more...] about Horseshoe Activities & Books for Kids
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 books about leprechauns and St. Patrick’s Day and … [Read more...] about Leprechaun Activities & Books for Kids
Saint Patrick’s Day Worksheet – Great for a History, Literacy, or ELA Center
Use this St. Patricks Day history facts and opinions NO PREP worksheet with upper elementary 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. They read the passage and then highlight or underline the opinions. This is a PDF download. You will not be able to edit it. WHAT YOU GET: St. Patrick's Day history worksheet (students find six opinions) HOW CAN I USE THIS RESOURCE? Literacy centers Review Test Prep Homework Morning … [Read more...] about Saint Patrick’s Day Worksheet – Great for a History, Literacy, or ELA Center
ADDITION St. Patrick’s Day Activities or Bulletin Board Decor, Games, or Centers
These addition clover puzzles are going to be loved by your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade kids. Use them anytime during March as addition facts 0-20 math review. The puzzles are a PDF download. You will NOT be able to edit or modify the puzzles. The download itself is a zip file. WHAT YOU GET: Three puzzle options (18 pieces each) with 24 addition problems Three harder puzzle options (31 pieces each) with 48 addition problems No Prep … [Read more...] about ADDITION St. Patrick’s Day Activities or Bulletin Board Decor, Games, or Centers
SUBTRACTION St. Patrick’s Day Math Games, Centers, Activities, or Cute Decor
These subtraction clover puzzles are going to be loved by your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade kids. Use them anytime during March as subtraction facts 0-20 math review. The puzzles are a PDF download. You will NOT be able to edit or modify the puzzles. The download itself is a zip file. WHAT YOU GET: Three puzzle options (18 pieces each) with 24 subtraction problems Three harder puzzle options (31 pieces each) with 48 subtraction problems … [Read more...] about SUBTRACTION St. Patrick’s Day Math Games, Centers, Activities, or Cute Decor
