Click, Clack, Boo! — A Full Day of Halloween Learning
Halloween excitement is already in the air during October, so why not use that enthusiasm to keep students reading, writing, thinking, and learning? Click, Clack, Boo! is such a fun…
Room on the Broom . . . A Magical Mix of Literacy, Comprehension and Fun!
There is something about October that makes reading aloud to young learners extra special. Add a witch, a broom, a few unexpected passengers, and a wonderfully repetitive story, and you…
Spookley the Square Pumpkin: Literacy, Math, Shapes and Celebrating Differences
Some books naturally open the door to learning across the curriculum, and Spookley the Square Pumpkin is one of my favorites for doing just that! Of course, children love Spookley…
The Bumpy Little Pumpkin: Two Days of Fall Literacy, Math and Science Fun
Bring fall learning to life with The Bumpy Little Pumpkin! This updated K–2 book companion combines literacy, math, science, writing, vocabulary, and a pumpkin craft into two engaging days of…
Celebrate the TpT Anniversary Sale
It’s the perfect time to grab those resources on your wishlist! Enjoy up to 30% off teacher-tested resources created to make planning easier and learning more engaging. September 29 only…
It’s Pumpkin Time! Learning, Exploring and Investigating
There is just something about pumpkin season in the classroom! Pumpkins give us so many natural opportunities to bring reading, science, writing, and math together—and that is exactly what I…
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? A Hands-On Literacy, Science and Math Investigation
FIRST GRADE HIP HIP HOORAY | FALL CLASSROOM IDEAS There is something magical about bringing a real pumpkin into the classroom. Students immediately want to touch it, examine it, and,…
Red Ribbon Week: Celebrate Healthy Choices with Literacy, Writing and Crafts!
Red Ribbon Week is a wonderful opportunity to help young learners understand the importance of making healthy choices while incorporating meaningful literacy activities into the classroom. I’ve updated my Red…
No Dragons for Tea: Teaching Fire Safety Through Literacy, Writing and Hands-On Fun!
Two days of cross-curricular learning for kindergarten, first, and second grade Fire safety is an important topic for young learners, but teaching it doesn’t have to mean setting aside your…
Set Sail for Learning! Teaching Christopher Columbus Through Literacy, History and Geography
First Grade Hip Hip Hooray | Cross-Curricular Teaching Ideas for K–2 Teaching history to young learners is an opportunity to build reading skills, introduce geography, encourage questions, and help students…
