These acts of kindness for kids are perfect for groups looking to do something for the community! Whether you are a school, church, or scouts group,
Learn how to integrate art into your plant science activities by having students make chlorophyll paintings. Similar to leaf rubbings, this simple science based art project is a fun and creative extension for teaching kids about photosynthesis.
Students can travel across the globe without leaving the classroom. Check out these fun geography lessons for any grade and curriculum.
Need help planning 4-H project meetings? Keep reading for tips on making meetings education and fun! Preparation is the key to successful meetings!
Learn about plants with this 80 page botany lesson for kids! Information, worksheets, experiments, and more for elementary age!
Help your primary grade students explore, learn, and write about landforms. See our hands-on landforms activities plus our culminating writing project!
Tips, guides, and how-to's on navigating the 4-H world. Whether you are new or an old pro at 4-H I've got tips for taking your project to the next level!
Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!
Kids will love this cooperative activity that builds teamwork, planning, communication, and fine motor skills.
It was about this time last year I took my third graders outside for a paper airplane competition. We had spent a half hour working in te...
Do you want to plan your own summer camp at home this year? Are you wondering what to do with the kids for all those long weeks of summer? W...
Analyzing writing curriculums, planning writing workshop and teaching writing lessons can be overwhelming. You might think, how am I going to fit everything in and produce successful writers? Where do I start? What skills do they need? This post will share the 7 BASIC WRITING LESSONS that every teacher should teach! With this basic knowledge, students will be able to perform other writing assignments more effectively. The following skills are not only effective in upper elementary, they are often needed at the middle school level for review or the primary level for differentiation. So yes, every teacher should teach them! If you start with these 7 fundamental skills, it will set the expectations for your writing lessons and assignments throughout the year! Frequently Asked Questions What are the basic skills and what order should I teach them? Sentence Structure 1. Complete Sentences Lesson for complete sentences 2. Fragments Lesson for fragments 3. Run-ons Lesson for run-ons Paragraph Writing 4. Topic Sentences Lesson for topic sentences 5. Relevant Details Lesson for relevant details 6. Transition Words Lesson for transition words 7. Closing Sentences Lesson for closing sentences How much time should I dedicate to teaching these fundamental skills? I recommend one day for each skill. If you spend a whole writing block for each skill, students will benefit from the practice. How do I teach each skill? First: Start with an anchor chart explaining the skill. (See each lesson link above for effective anchor charts.) Second: Provide examples. Students can share examples too! Next: Students should take notes. I love using Interactive Writing Notebooks to take notes. Research supports the use of interactive notebooks through studies on multiple intelligences, the brain and note taking. Here are a few videos to Set Up Interactive Writing Notebooks. Click photo for the Upper Elementary Version. A Primary Version is also available. Then: Identify the skill. Provide practice sheets and task cards for students to practice identifying the skill in sentences and paragraphs. Last: Apply the skill. Students should have the opportunity to write their own sentence or paragraph to apply the particular skill. What if I can't fit the lesson in one writing block? If you can't extend the days to complete them, there are other ways to get the whole lesson in. You can put practice sheets or task cards in a center, or you can have students apply the skill for homework or morning work the next day. What if my students, some of my students, or absent students can't do interactive notebooks? Make a small anchor chart to put in their notebooks with the same information! If you don't have a printable poster, take a picture of the anchor chart you used in class and print them off! I hope you found this post helpful and your students become successful writers this year! Connect With Me! TPT Store Facebook Pinterest My Blog
Keep your toddlers busy this fall with these awesome fall activities for preschoolers. These sensory activities will keep them learning and having fun.
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Do you love to watch the Olympics? What is your favorite Olympic Event? Swimming is one of our family favorites. I thought it would be fun to have an Olympic themed party and so I collected some Olympic Crafts, Activities and Game Ideas from around the web. How will you celebrate the Olympic Games? As always, be
Every English language arts teacher needs a variety of successful, student led discussion strategies that will provide opportunities for student learning.
10 hands-on ideas for teaching earth changes and landforms in 2nd grade science with engaging STEM earth changes activities kids love!
Need some ideas for July Activity Days? This post is packed with fun ideas that are simple for the leaders to prepare and so fun for the girls!
Want to help your kids learn about gratitude? Play the gratitude game with them. It's a fun game that the whole family will enjoy!
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It seems like every day there is an endless stream of students reporting behaviors or incidents that happen in the classroom. On one hand, we want to help our students feel heard and validated so they know we are a safe person for them to talk to. On the other hand, we certainly don't want to feed into the tattle machine. It's a fine line to walk. So how do we handle tattling in our classrooms?
Help your primary grade students explore, learn, and write about landforms. See our hands-on landforms activities plus our culminating writing project!
We are super excited that our dear friend, Cathy James, has a lovely new book out! It is called The Garden Classroom (affiliate link).It is full of math,
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Your challenge is to create a boat that will hold the largest amount of paperclips as it is floated in a tub of water.
Paper Bag Dramatics: A fun activity for Team Building and Developing Community. Here's an idea that can be used just about anywhere at any time. It encourages groups to solve problems, think creatively, and work as a team.
Orienteering is a great activity to do as a family and teaches your kids map reading skills. There are also places you can easily give it a go. Read more.
Get your students reading and writing this summer with these fun and engaging enrichment activities for elementary grades.
With this engineering game of building challenges for kids, you will learn about animals and the amazing houses they make, then build your own versions.
Are you looking for a fun natural selection simulation activity for your evolution unit? You are in the right place. “Survival of the Fittest Finch” will not disappoint you nor your students! I did…
I am beyond excited to share 2 amazing things with you today that will bless your families! the first is my friend, Ashley, from the life-giving, creative blog The Littles & Me. Her heart is so pure and bright with the love of Christ – you must follow her. Second, Ashley is sharing an incredible […]
Here’s a fun STEM project – make a paper horse that walks on its own! A few months ago, I saw this really interesting project on Pinterest where you can make a horse out of paper that really walks on its own down an incline, and I’ve been wanting to try it. Well, our mandatory […]
Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.
Help Save Fred is a great stem activity! This save Fred the worm is super fun stem activity will help your students strengthen team building skills and...
Find out how to use these free grammar posters in your classroom. From parts of speech, to comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs!
This blindfolded maze game teaches obedience to children. My kids loved playing this game, wanting to try completing the maze over and over again. Teaching through games speaks volumes to kids. The concepts resonate with them because kids learn through play. Some people are questioning whether obedience is outdated. They don’t want their children being...Read More
This was a fun project the boys and I put together to learn about what living things need and how composting and decomposing work. We got our worms from a gas station but you can find yours in your backyard, on the sidewalk after a fresh rain, in a bait shop, or another place that sells them for f
Dig deep for some edible, dirt-loving fun! Children will eat up this delicious activity that uses food with layers to bring about learning.
Find 23 ready to use, effective vocabulary activities your students will love, by The Teacher Next Door!
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Kids fed up with having nothing to do? Are they complaining there's nothing to do or wanting to be set activities? Set them a challenge!...
Learn why one-pagers are one of my go-to activities for breaking down complex topics and texts. Understand what they are, why you and your students will love them, and how to implement them in your ELA classroom. I even have the advice to help you tackle the biggest obstacle you’ll encounter with this activity.
Tips for how you can help your child turn in a great record book for their 4-H project. How to rock your record books and take them to the next level!
Objective: Students will be able to create alliterations based on the poem “Bleezer’s Ice Cream” By Jack Prelutsky. Vocabulary: Alliteration Time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minu…
Service and leadership opportunities not only abound in homeschooling, but they can go a long way in building strong character, too!
A teaching resource that includes dozens of free printables and helpful website links to use in the classroom for elementary and middle school students.
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Want to help your kids learn about gratitude? Play the gratitude game with them. It's a fun game that the whole family will enjoy!
