Teach students about Ukraine and its geography, history, people, and culture through articles and primary source documents. Find ideas for grades 3-5.
Underwater Farming for Kids – Teach Reading, Writing, and Primary Sources with Historical Perspectives
Underwater farming is such a fun topic to discus with students. The impacts that it has on our environment, the new developments in technology, and how this will help change the world by using new spaces to farm! I made a pack of resources to help students understand underwater farming. I included a non-fiction text about underwater farming, a non-fiction… Read More
Mystery Pixel™ Activities for Google Sheets™ and Google Classroom™
We always talk about Google Slides and Google Docs, but we rarely use Google Sheets with students. This is an attempt to teach students in grades 2-5 a bit about Sheets in a FUN way using Mystery Pixel activities. See all Mystery Pixel resources here.Here’s the quick version of what kids will do…1. Students research a topic using web sites,… Read More
An EASY Reading Log? It’s here!
Are you looking for an easy reading log? It’s here! For years, I wasn’t totally sure that I should even be using a reading log. It always seemed that the kids who needed to read the most weren’t using the reading log and the kids who read the most in my class were also reading the most outside of school.
Start Using Literature Circles TODAY
Start Using Literature Circles TODAY! Find out how to easily implement literature circles with grades 3-5. So easy, you can get started today (or tomorrow).
Using Paint Swatches to Help Students Deepen Understanding
Are you ready for this AWESOME teaching idea? How about using paint swatches to help students deepen understanding? All you need to do is pick up the FREE swatches at a local Home Depot or home improvement store. Let me explain! Give students one of the paint swatch sheets (see below for topics included). Students also need access to cut… Read More