Spring is here, so it means insect units are taking over science classes across the world! Anchor charts are used for nearly every subject and idea in the classroom, but we here at The Classroom Creative think that these classroom must-haves need a twist: they should be interactive. My oldest son used the PECS system […]
Reindeer Word Wall {With *Free* Template}
It’s December and it’s time to decorate your homes and classrooms for Christmas! I like reindeers the most, that’s why I created a reindeer word wall. Any chance I get to create something visual with an educational spin on it, I am all over it! This concept is perfect for parents or teachers that want […]
Thanksgiving Literacy Resources for Teachers and Homeschoolers
Need some last minute literacy resources and ideas for your Thanksgiving units next week? We’ve been hard at work over here at The Classroom Creative to make your lives a bit less stressful this hectic time of year! Delicious science, writing, art, and language art activities included in this turkey craft! Turkey Unit Study Mini-book […]
Fall Word Wall Interactive Display
Teaching children thematic words for seasons and holidays is a crucial part of any literacy curriculum. It allows children to access words that they are introduced to in their daily life and transfer it into their background knowledge. As a former art teacher, I think thematic word walls should be designed to reflect their content. […]
Thematic Halloween Word Wall: 2 options
Thematic word walls are a passion for us here at The Classroom Creative. As a teacher with experience from preK all the way to eighth grade, I can’t stress the importance of having visual supports for our young writers enough. Now that I have a son on the autism spectrum, we use photo cards and […]