The end of the school year is going to be here before you know it. Your superhero students will be flying out of your room before your very eyes. Have your students recreate their favorite memory from the school year with this amazing end of the year freebie! Students will love creating a comic strip about their […]
Spring Poem of the Week Unit and Freebie
Spring is in the air, which means it’s an ideal time to dive into a spring 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 […]
Ideas for Teaching Life Cycles
Need ideas for teaching life cycles to your students throughout the school year? Winter, spring, summer, or fall: we have your covered with hands-on ideas! All these life cycle activities help extend children’s understanding of the natural sciences. Whether you prefer your students to write, cut, paste, draw or assemble, we have made the life cycles hands-on […]
Flash Leap Year Sale- Starts Now!
Hello! I’m sure you are all in spring prep mode like I am! Given that we are blessed with an extra day this February, we decided to help you all “leap” into spring with a flash sale. Our ENTIRE store at TpT is 20% off until midnight on Monday, February 29th! This includes bundles. Head […]
Make Vowel Work Meaningful with Directed Drawings
Are your students struggling with vowel sounds? As an artist and teacher, I believe one of the best practices for teaching vowel sounds is through directed drawings. Vowels can be very tricky for young readers, so giving children a visual anchor with directed drawings can help make vowels stick! Rather than just looking at an […]
