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July 12, 2016 By Nicolette Lennert

Summer Poem Unit

Summer is here, which for many kids means one thing: the dreaded summer slide.  I find that poetry takes minimal effort in our crazy summer schedules!  Whether you are a teacher with a summer school session, a homeschooler continuing through the summer, or a parent looking to supplement- this Summer Poetry mini-unit is a NO […]

Filed Under: Blog, literacy, literacy centers, literacy stations, poetry, Summer, Summer Reading

July 14, 2015 By Nicolette Lennert

Summer Learning Game: Hide and Go “Word Sort”!

We are excited to be a part of Elmer’s blogging team.  This post is sponsored by Elmer’s.  All opinions are 100% ours.   Summer learning should be as fun, play-based, and as hands-on as possible.  Keeping kids’ minds going with learning games, beyond just reading a ton of books, is critical for a smooth transition […]

Filed Under: arts & crafts, Blog, Elmer's Blogging Team, first grade, homeschool, kindergarten, literacy, literacy centers, literacy stations, sponsored, Summer, Summer Reading

June 17, 2015 By Nicolette Lennert

10+ Ways to Avoid the “Summer Brain Drain”

School’s out for the summer for most children, but learning beyond the classroom is a passion of ours here at The Classroom Creative.  For the past three years, we have amassed a wealth of crafts, ideas, and activities for young learners.  Here are ten tips and ideas to make the most of your summers.   […]

Filed Under: Blog, Summer, Summer Reading

June 25, 2014 By Nicolette Lennert

Summer Reading Idea: Books on the Go Book Bin

Over the course of the past year, my youngest son has developed a love of reading in the car.  Each time we leave the house, another book is added to his collection.  His roving book collection has grown to a point that a portable book bin became necessary.  I thought I’d share this summer reading […]

Filed Under: Blog, free printables, growing a reader series, literacy, Summer, Summer Reading

June 23, 2014 By Nicolette Lennert

Summer Reading Idea: Race into Summer Reading Printables

The first school I taught at had a marvelous reading specialist, Miss Giometti.  She was instrumental in shaping who I am as a teacher!  One of her shining programs at our school was her May kick-off “Race into Reading”.  Race into Reading was a month-long event of the classes “racing” against each other to see […]

Filed Under: Blog, free printables, literacy, Summer, Summer Reading

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