Teaching figurative language makes students’ writing sparkle! Teaching simile is often the gateway to other types of figurative language that makes our writing rich and engaging. Simile can be taught to children as young as preschool and kindergarten, especially when they are learning colors! This activity would be great to model brainstorming and also makes […]
Frog Craft Template for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, & 2nd Grade
Make your classroom walls and bulletin boards really pop this spring with this free frog craft! It’s the perfect supplement to your amphibian units. Simply head to the bottom of this post to grab the template! We watercolored our frog template, you can also color it or create it out of construction paper. Happy frog […]
Spring Hot Air Balloon Directed Drawing for kids
This March fly high into the sky with our directed drawing of a hot air balloon. Pair it with Oh the Places You”ll Go read aloud because after all good old Dr. Seuss make everything more fun! Simply download our free printable and let the kids step by step drawings come to life! Spring is also […]
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 […]
Free Spring and Summer Math Center: Garden-themed Addition BUMP!
Keeping math skills going this time of year is critical, as most students (and their teachers!) are burning out. Game-based math takes the “ill” out of skill and drill. Enter one of the most popular math centers in my primary grade center’s rotation: BUMP! BUMP! is a fast-paced math center that is a perennial favorite […]