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on November 24, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Nocturnal Animal Activities & Nonfiction Text Features

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Hey there friends,Are you a teacher that loves a good, themed unit? If you haven’t figured it out yet, I am definitely one of those educators! This week of nocturnal animal activities is no different. Once the calendar flips to October, I always get excited about scarecrows, turkeys, and one of my other faves… nocturnal animals. There is so much fun to be had with a full week of nocturnal animal activities while teaching nonfiction text features!A Week of Nocturnal Animal ActivitiesMy teammates and I always went all out for Nocturnal Animals week. We studied the habitats, appearances, and … [Read more...] about Nocturnal Animal Activities & Nonfiction Text Features

Filed Under: Curriculum, Guided Reading with a Purpose Tagged With: Guided Reading with a Purpose, Nocturnal animals, non-fiction units

on November 9, 2021 · Leave a Comment

3 Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom that are Sure to Inspire

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Hey there friends, How is it almost Thanksgiving?!  This year has been crazy, not that we needed a reminder. Luckily, many of us find joy in the fall and winter holidays. I love seeing family and friends, the music, laughter, and yummy food. I grew up in a family that loved to celebrate, decorate and gather for as many holidays as possible and my grandma made sure of it. So, when I get the opportunity to share that with my students, I do.  This November I want to share with you 3 of my favorite Thanksgiving activities for the classroom that are sure to inspire.  Let’s spread some festive … [Read more...] about 3 Thanksgiving Activities for the Classroom that are Sure to Inspire

Filed Under: compassion, guided reading, Seasonal, STEM Tagged With: compassion, Guided Reading with a Purpose, STEM, Thanksgiving

on November 2, 2021 · Leave a Comment

The How and Why of Creating a Sensory Friendly Classroom

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Hi there friends, This week I want to share the positive impact supporting your students’ sensory needs can have on your classroom. I am going to answer some of the frequently asked questions I receive in reference to the how and why of creating an effective sensory friendly classroom. Every student is unique. They have distinctive personalities, learning styles, preferences, and obstacles that they face. In order to reach ALL of our students and truly expose them to the curriculum, we must take into account each student's individual needs. Many of those students sitting in our … [Read more...] about The How and Why of Creating a Sensory Friendly Classroom

Filed Under: Featured, FREEBIE, Supporting Student Growth Tagged With: accommodations

on October 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Get Creative with 2 Halloween STEM Activities Ideal for Elementary Classrooms

Halloween STEM activities

Hey there friends! We know that Halloween is quickly approaching as if your students would let you forget!  I know I’m always looking for something fun that also keeps them engaged...not crazy! Ha. Well, you are in luck because I have created two Halloween STEM activities ideal for the elementary classroom. I have a big love for Halloween-themed literature and when I found these two books I knew I wanted to create a STEM project and guided reading activities for them both. Halloween STEM Activity #1 The first book is called, “Bonaparte Falls A Part” by Margery Cuyler. It is an … [Read more...] about Get Creative with 2 Halloween STEM Activities Ideal for Elementary Classrooms

Filed Under: FREEBIE, guided reading, Seasonal, STEM Tagged With: Halloween

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