Helping Teachers Get Their Lives Back
I first fell in love with the magic and whimsy of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett when I was in middle school. I was a voracious reader (still am!), and a frequent visitor to my school’s library. The beautiful classic cover beckoned me to open it. Once I began reading, I stepped into… Continue reading The Secret Garden Picture Book Activities & Lesson Ideas for Elementary Classrooms
Earth Day, in April, celebrates nature and the boundless gifts our planet offers. As a new season comes forth and the Earth renews itself with growing grass, budding sprouts, the chattering of birds, and the warmer air, it is an excellent time to ponder on Earth and what we can do to make it more… Continue reading 7 Picture Books for Earth Day: Plant ‘Seeds’ of Appreciation
As the weather warms and the days grow more beautiful, students get spring fever. Attention spans start to shrink, energy levels rise dramatically, and students just want more recess. Who can blame them? Children thrive when allowed to move around, be outside, and complete engaging activities. Rather than us teachers fighting spring fever and growing… Continue reading 6 Engaging Language Arts Activities to Combat Spring Fever
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