All About Apples Did you know there are about 7,500 different varieties of apples grown all over the world? That is simply mind blowing! How could you EVER pick your favorite one? Here in the United States there are much fewer types grown, only about 2,500 different kinds. Whaaatt???? I have seen a LOT of…
The 2024 Summer Olympics have begun with great fanfare! The Opening Ceremonies were watched by millions around the world. The usual competitions will take place in swimming, diving, gymnastics, and basketball. But did you know there are several NEW sports that have been added to the Olympics? They include kayaking, skateboarding (second year for this…
This blog is about the value of learning games to reinforce learning essential skills in the classroom.
This blog is about Early Literacy skills such as poetry, beginning readers, writing papers, and take-home booklets.
What is the best way to get students to understand number sense AND begin to do simple addition and subtraction problems? Most math series that school districts contract with come with lots and lots of manipulatives! Unifix cubes, counting bears, double-sided counters, place value blocks, geo shapes and so on until our shelves overflow with…
This blog features great songs about the farm that are perfect for Kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Singing about the Farm is a great way to learn!
Camping in the classroom is sooooo much fun! Well, you don’t really sleep over at night, you know! Having a camping theme, either at the end of the school year to spark some enthusiasm for learning, or using camping as a Summer School theme is great fun! I used this theme for several years while…
This blog shares ideas and resources for Beginning Readers. Kindergartners and First Graders need lots and lots of texts at just the right level they can read. You can find those special readers here!
Kindergarteners and 1st Graders love to learn all about insects. Explore this blog to get some great ideas and resources for your classroom.
This blog shares ideas for practicing Phonics and CVC word Blending with a fun game and center activities.
St. Patrick’s Day Learning Games and songs are just what you need in your classroom!
