Making words is a perfect literacy activity that allows for differentiation of instruction. Longer words challenge students who need the challenge, while students who need a slower pace and more hands-on instruction also benefit from making words activities. Making words, in my experience, is one of the few literacy activities that is truly multi-leveled without […]
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Valentine’s Day Heart Doodle Mobile Using the Elements of Art: Line, Shape & Space
Holidays, like Valentine’s Day, are a big deal in my household. I gave my neighbor Liv, a set of simple instructions on how to doodle using line, shape, and space (she is seven). This Elements of Art activity challenged her mind to think and view objects in an unconventional way. Her amazing mind created this heart […]
Valentine’s Day Classroom Party Idea: Love-A-Book Day (with a free printable)
Back when I was teaching first grade, many moons ago, I threw an epic classroom Valentine’s Day party, that didn’t focus on store-bought treats. Let’s not discuss how old those kiddos of my are now, ok? I’ll give you a hint. They can vote. Holiday celebrations, of course, are a very BIG DEAL to kids. […]
Poetry Activity for Valentine’s Day with Free Printable Shape Poem Template
I’m one of the rare teachers who has taught almost EVERY grade level. This is both a blessing and a curse, but I’m glad at this point of my life to be a “teacher of all grades, master of none”. This poetry activity worked for my years in first and second grade classrooms, and in […]
Cardboard Mailbox Craft for Valentine’s Day
As I was digging through my photos from my first grade classroom the other day, I saw a cardboard mailbox I made with my students for our writing center. Ah, the nostalgia. My youngest son loves his wooden mailbox, but of course, he busted one of the legs. I swear, nothing lasts in my house. […]
