English Language Arts, March Activities, Poetry

Poetry Madness Challenge

I was born and raised in North Carolina, where college basketball and March Madness were a religion. In both middle and high school, a big, box television set was wheeled in to watch the basketball tournaments in the afternoon. Normally the math teacher would be the one to do this. Their reason for this would… Continue reading Poetry Madness Challenge

English Language Arts, March Activities

Descriptive Writing in the Spring

If I had to choose my top two favorite seasons, autumn and spring are very close. Even though I’m a fall girl through and through, the mild temperatures, the bright flowers, the cool breezes, and persistent sunshine make me a happy fan of spring. To welcome this season into my classroom and to allow my… Continue reading Descriptive Writing in the Spring

English Language Arts, March Activities

8 Ways to Learn Outdoors

When March ushers in greenery, spring-time, fresh air, and warmer weather, our students can start to get antsy. Not only are they excited for the sunshine and spring break coming soon, but they are chomping at the bit to enjoy the great outdoors. Students should not just be limited to enjoying nature when they’re at… Continue reading 8 Ways to Learn Outdoors