Creative Writing, End-of-Year Activities, May Activities, Project-Based Learning, STEM, Writing

7 “Who Would Win?” Classroom Activities

Few things capture a child’s attention faster than the question: Who would win in an animal battle? If your students love action, animals, and surprising fun facts, the Who Would Win? series is the perfect combination. STEM, Writing & Project-Based Learning Ideas The Who Would Win? books by Jerry Pallotta and Rob Bolster is a… Continue reading 7 “Who Would Win?” Classroom Activities

Abridged Books, April Activities, Book Review, Creative Writing, English Language Arts, May Activities, Picture Books, Picture Books for Middle School, Writing

The Secret Garden Picture Book Activities & Lesson Ideas for Elementary Classrooms

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

End-of-Year Activities, May Activities

5 End-of-Year Picture Books

May to June can be a hectic time of the year, comparable to September and December! There are so many end-of-year events, last-minute to-dos, ceremonies, testing, cleaning up the classroom, and more (what did I forget?)...it can be hard to keep students’ interests. What do we do with our class when everything is coming to… Continue reading 5 End-of-Year Picture Books