This week in reading we learned all about main idea and details. This is such a tricky concept to teach to the younger kiddos so keeping it fun and engaging for them is crucial! We started off getting our chef hats ready and put on so that we could start cooking in our kitchens (aka tables). Once we had our hats…
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This week in language arts we have been learning about homophones and antonyms. If you are looking for a great introduction to both of these, Moby and Annie from Brain Pop Jr. are your people! I always love using their videos to get us started. Homophones and Antonyms After watching the video, I gave each of my students a homophone puzzle piece….
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Hi teacher friends! I hope you all had an amazing break…some of you may still be on your break, and for that…I am jealous! There is just nothing better than staying in pjs all day and soaking up every bit of family time! I wanted to share a little freebie with you all that I shared on my story on Instagram. This…
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I love Jean Reagan’s whole “how to” book series. They are THE cutest ever! When I came across her, How to Catch Santa, on Amazon…I knew I had to get it! It is just as precious in real life! Last week we read the book and then came up with a plan on how we would catch Santa if we could….
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I love reading Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini. It brings all the giggles every.single.year! After reading it today, we reviewed sequencing and using our “signal” words. We used index cards…folded in half, to create the sequencing flaps. The cards and the Mooseltoe craft are available here. If you need another fun Christmas activity, you can download this How to Catch Santa one here. SaveSaveSaveSave…
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December is by far my most favorite time of year….EVER! I love crafts and all things Christmas, so tying that into any lesson in my classroom makes me giddy! I wanted to pop in and share a quick, FREE elf drawing and writing activity with you all. These are great to use after your classroom elf makes their appearance, a…
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