Teaching students to read is a magical and mystical process that befuddles even the most seasoned teacher. Some children seem to learn to read by just being read aloud to on the laps of their parents. Some children struggle for years with sight words and decoding CVC words. Every child learns to read at […]
Owl Activity for Kids
It’s fall y’all and I’m hootin’ and hollerin’ about my favorite time of year! When I think of Autumn critters, I definitely think of owls. Plus I couldn’t resist creating an owl craft for all those owl- themed classroom too! This flippable interactive owl craft covers science, writing, language arts, and art. If your curriculum […]
Free Spider Unit Poem and Literacy Centers
With October just around the bend, it’s time for many of us to creep into our spider units. This free printable spider poem and corresponding literacy centers will delight your kids all week long. Here are the free spider-themed literacy centers included 1.) Visualize the Poem (students draw the poem) 2.) Copycat (copy work to […]
Free Printable Halloween Labels
Let’s celebrate this Halloween with our free spooktacular printable labels! Decorate your home or classroom with one of our editable bats, ghosts, or spiders. They can be used for all sorts of Halloween projects! Grab them for your Halloween classroom party favors, games, or even as a counting math center. The possibilities are endless. Just look how cute […]
Fall Poem of the Week Unit and Freebie (Test Drive a Week Unit)
The weather is growing cooler, which means it’s an ideal time to jump into an autumn poetry unit. I’ve used the poem of the week format in my K-2 classrooms and now in my homeschool. Poetry is an ideal format for teaching a boatload of skills and standards without the burden of a ton of […]
