I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
Learn About the 7 Continents! Exploring the 7 Continents has never been more exciting! It’s a Small World Continent Study is filled with over 35 activities to help your students gain a greater understanding of the seven continents. This 130+ page unit is filled with great resources, posters, printables, activities, and projects that will open […]
26 Free Nature Unit Studies for Multiple Ages. Studying nature brings science to life. Grab these free nature unit studies.
These free printables and botany worksheets are a great way to enhance Apologia's Exploring Creation with Botany curriculum.
Having a wide vocabulary is a huge part of what helps students to be successful in both reading comprehension and writing. This is why vocabulary is one of the National Reading Panel’s five core elements
Reading about the explorers to America and doing hands-on activities helps us too explore. This time, we're exploring the explorers!
Check out our FREE unit studies that explore science, history, and biographies! Each one accompanies a Who Was, Magic Tree House, I Survived or Carole Marsh book!
Learn how to start nature journaling with your kids. Keeping a nature notebook is a great way for kids of all ages to (...)
I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
I remember the first time I was introduced to the term “Picture Study”. It was ten years ago when I had been contemplating the monumental question, “What is the best way to educate my kids?”. I had come across two transformative books, For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay, an
Learn about the Netherlands for Kids with these free printable Holland books to color and learn about windmills, wooden shoes, tulips & more.
The connection between social studies and art includes different cultures while using art to explore history in new ways. Read more!
An activty hands-on gross motor geography game for kids
Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]
Looking to learn about the great white north, eh? You will love this free printable Canada for Kids reader to color, read, and learn!
In this article When we look at Jonah in the Bible you will discover incredible life lessons that can be applied to our daily walk with God. You will see how this Jonah Bible study
How Do Sharks Float STEM Activity Free Shark Unit Study & Notebooking Pages. I have a shark unit study, an easy shark STEM activity, and free shark notebooking pages.
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Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.
Make Social Studies come alive with this fun 3D world map activity for world geography. This craftivity can be used to help students study and learn the continents and oceans of the world. There are two different views of the world map: the Western hemisphere and the Eastern hemisphere. This craftivity first has the students coloring the globe outline, then labeling the continents and oceans, equator, and tropic lines, then locating major cities, including the city in which students live. *Note - this craftivity does not make an actual globe. It is a mapping activity - students work with 3 pages of the Western hemisphere and 3 pages of the Eastern hemisphere. When they assemble the map pages (in ANY order), the finished product resembles a globe shape. There are two different sizes included in this resource – one on full sheets and one on half sheets if printing copies is limited at your school. Print only the set you need (the questions / directions are the same for both). Students will finish the labeling and coloring (6 pages in total) before assembling the finished globes (assembly instructions included). I have also included a blank map outline for each hemisphere so you can add your own question, or have your students come up with their own question. Blank outlines can also be used as a cover in case you wish to assemble the globes into a flipbook style, rather than a 3D craftivity. A rubric is also included for formative or summative assessment. Completed craftivities are a fabulous way to decorate your classroom or bulletin boards. It’s a great way to have your students build a display they are proud to share. These globes would look fabulous lined up along a shelf. You have three different options for printing (you want your globes to be sturdy enough to stand on their own): - Print on white construction paper - Print on cardstock - Print on regular paper, then glue onto construction paper and cut out around the globe shape For easier completion, be sure students complete each page BEFORE they assemble (cut and glue) the craftivity. CLICK HERE to see all of my craftivities. *********************************************************************************************************** Follow me on Instagram or Facebook to see more of my classroom ideas!
Make a life-size printable human skeleton with kids! The printable skeleton template comes as a PDF file, which is easy to cut and assemble.
If you're a student, you've probably been asked to take notes from a textbook. If you have no idea where to start, here are my top tips on taking notes.
Fancy a cup of tea or fish and chips as we learn about England for Kids? Learn about Windsor Castle & Big Ben with these England Printables.
Our very favourite homeschool resource for Art Appreciation for the elementary years is Mike Venezia’s Getting to know the World's Greatest Artists series.
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The Odyessey, the story of a hero's journey that can be difficult to teach! Find fun ways to teach The Odyssey while allowing your students to work colaboratively!
It's time for some fun geography hands-on learning! I love mapping activities and have put together a fun printable set to build a city map. This fun printable set is 15 pages long and includes 5 different
Are you looking for ways to improve your upper elementary word study or spelling routine this year? You've hit the jackpot! See how I organize and schedule my word study block and routine, differentiate for all levels of spellers, what word study activities have proved successful with students, and
Marc Hoberman works with students across all areas of learning. On this episode, he gives three great tips for students who are preparing for college entrance exams. SAT and ACT prep can be daunting, but with these tools, your student is on their way to a great score. For a free online demo visit www.gradesuccess.com or email [email protected] Marc's Story: Adversity Defeated As a teenager, Marc moved to a different state. Soon afterward, he had a seizure and was diagnosed with epilepsy. H
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Do your students have to create timelines to meet academic standards? I'm sharing 10 engaging types of timelines that make this activity FUN for students!
Wondering how to start a nature journal with your children? This ultimate guide to nature journals for children is full of ideas you can use to make your own nature journal, start a nature study, and explore the natural world. The ultimate guide to nature journals for children Use these links to dive into […]
Pinterest At the beginning of each school year my goal is for my students to have fun and enjoy reading! My first reading lesson is to teach them that reading is MAKING MEANING. My students learn that they can read a story by reading the words AND/OR by reading the pictures. BUT… if they are […]
Reading the Bible will help you find God nearer, closer, and more available. Find five steps for how to read the bible for beginners here.
Do your kids LOVE to color? Here is a great way to combine coloring with learning with this FREE Countries of the World Printable Book!
A multiple choice quiz after reading is a quick and easy way to check student comprehension, but it doesn't allow you to assess deeper understanding and it certainly isn't fun or creative. If you are looking for more meaningful and engaging activities to use with students during literature circles or a novel unit, here's twelve ideas that are favorites in my classroom and the Common Core standards they align with.
integrating arts in the classroom doesn't have to be hard! Here's a variety of ways that art can be integrated into all content areas.
