The beginning of a new month means it’s time for new lessons! I loved planning for the start of a new month, season, or theme since it’s a chance to try some new activities. If you’re looking for inspiration for your own April planning, you’re in luck! Today I’m sharing 6 fun and engaging April…
Do you incorporate word work activities in your weekly lessons? If you’ve been here a while, you probably already know how much I love using word work to teach a variety of phonics-based skills. Word work is a great way to take a deep dive with your students and practice concepts like sounds and spelling…
March is such a fun month in the 1st-grade classroom! Spring is on the way, and with it comes St. Patrick’s Day! I love adding a bit of sparkle to our days with fun, seasonal activities for March. After a long winter, some leprechaun magic is just what we need to mix things up! If…
Who’s ready to start planning February lessons?! February is a short month, with a lot going on! We’ve got Groundhog Day, Black History Month, Presidents’ Day, Dental Health Month, and Valentine’s Day all in the shortest month of the year. There are plenty of ways to engage students while working on fun learning activities in…
Cross-curricular teaching was always one of my favorite ways to present new information to my students. I especially loved using this method when we were taking a deep dive into a new subject. If you’re new to using cross-curricular teaching units, you might be wondering what it’s all about. Today I’m covering the top 3…
Winters can feel so long in the classroom! When you’re cooped up inside it’s important to have a variety of engaging activities to keep those students learning in fun ways. Looking for some new lessons to try? You’re in luck, today I’m sharing a whole round-up of all my favorite winter activities from Christmas through…