Need a quick kids’ craft for spring? How about this adorable and FREE printable bunny mask? This spring paper plate craft combines some fine motor work with pretend play. In a world of common core stress, it’s high time we put some much needed creative fun back in childhood. After all, a child’s work is […]
Free Printable Water Cycle Song
When I was teaching second grade, this water cycle song was in my head for the entire spring season. This catchy tune really helped my students grasp the concept of the water cycle. The school that I taught at was VERY big into Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, so tapping into their musical intelligence was important […]
St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Tree Gratitude Craft with Free Printable Ornaments
Preparation for St. Patrick’s Day is often filled with shamrocks and leprechaun traps, but we wanted to deviate from the norm a bit and bring you a craft with heart. It’s easy to reflect on gratitude during Thanksgiving, but how about in the season of four-leaf clovers and pots-of-gold? We see the word luck tossed […]
Limerick Writing Activity for St. Patrick’s Day with Free Printable Template
Top of the morning to ya! Here at The Classroom Creative, we are in preparation mode for St. Patrick’s Day. So that means many a freebie and idea for your classrooms and homeschools over the next few weeks. As a former ELA teacher, limericks were among my favorite types of poetry to teach, and March, […]
Free St. Patrick’s Day Literacy Center
After the great response to our last making words freebie for Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d make another one to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Aside from read-aloud, making words ranks among the highest of my favorite classroom activities. For those of you new to teaching, making words is an incredible literacy activity that is truly […]
