Do you teach morning meeting in your classroom? A morning meeting consists of 5 components: message, greeting, reading, sharing, and activity. It's a time set aside to have conversations with the class that you otherwise wouldn't have time for. It also allows for a time in the … [Read more...] about Student Led Morning Meeting
4th Grade
Thanksgiving: Self-Directed Stations & Mini Lessons
We've created a fresh, new (and educational!) way for students to learn about Thanksgiving! With these interactive lessons, students will engage in fun, hands-on activities that make the history of Thanksgiving come alive! 1st-3rd grade students will discover the history of … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving: Self-Directed Stations & Mini Lessons
Olympic Games- ELA Lessons Using a Relevant Topic
Creating Olympic Buzz in the classroom Every two years people across the globe pause to witness incredible feats of athleticism, sportsmanship, and unity during the Olympic Games. Students are naturally curious about the Olympics so why not use that interest in the … [Read more...] about Olympic Games- ELA Lessons Using a Relevant Topic
Cell Phones- Paired Texts to Improve Students’ Writing
Discussing Kids' Cell Phone use to improve on-demand writing skills It seems that younger and younger children are walking around with their own cell phones these days. You have probably seen plenty of students bring their devices to school and maybe even right into your … [Read more...] about Cell Phones- Paired Texts to Improve Students’ Writing
Winter Holidays Around the World
Wonderful Winter Holidays Around the World Integrated Lesson Plans and Art Projects Before I start our 12 Days until Christmas in the Classroom Countdown, I love to teach about Winter Holidays around the world. Every year this is always one of my class' favorite lessons! My … [Read more...] about Winter Holidays Around the World
