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Earth Day

Earth Day

April 10, 2018

Earth Day is quickly approaching and while I know that many of you may already have the day planned out, I wanted to offer a few more ideas and suggestions that you might be able to incorporate into your instruction. Instead of simply focusing on Earth Day for one day, I like to incorporate cross ... read more

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All About Insects – Part 2 (Bees and Ants)

April 5, 2018

***This post contains affiliate links via Amazon*** A couple of days ago we chatted all about how I plan for a thematic unit with a focus on insects.  Today we're diving into a couple of insects I focus on during this unit of learning...bees and ants!  Our kids are naturally curious about bugs.  ... read more

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All About Insects – Part 1

All About Insects – Part 1

April 3, 2018

One of my favorite thematic units to teach is INSECTS! Does anyone else feel the same?!  Now, many of you may be scoffing at the word "thematic", but don't let that word fool you.  I don't mean thematic in the sense of arts and crafts and fluff and stuff.  I mean thematic in the sense of ... read more

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Let’s Talk About Oviparous Animals

March 23, 2018

If you're anything like me, as a teacher you love teaching thematically.  SO much content can be covered on a cross-curricular level...so many connections can be made... when taking this approach to instruction.  And because most public schools don't support teaching about Easter, this is a great ... read more

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100th Day of School

February 1, 2018

With all the random crazy weather days we've had this year, I know many teacher friends who have yet to celebrate the 100th day.  If you're anything like me, you like this special day to be organized, simple, and FUN, but MEANINGFUL at the same time.  I gotcha covered, friends!  Check out some ideas ... read more

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Holidays Around the World

Holidays Around the World

November 27, 2017

The best way to spread holiday cheer is celebrating differences far and near...don't you think?!  Holidays Around the World has always been one of my favorite themes for the month of December.  I've planned for this many different ways over the years.  Some years we'd learn about several countries ... read more

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Celebrating Thanksgiving

Celebrating Thanksgiving

November 10, 2017

*This post contains affiliate links via Amazon* On a personal level, Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday.  The parades.  The family.  The FOOD!!!!  And when the weather cooperates, it's one of the most magical days of the year (for me, anway).  So it should come as no surprise that I would ... read more

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Spider Week

Spider Week

October 11, 2017

Last week we chatted all about BAT WEEK, so I figured it was only fitting to follow-up with some ideas for Spider Week!  As I've said before, teaching foundational concepts and skills using these two creatures as the thematic vehicle for instruction is so very fitting for this time of the year.  ... read more

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Bat Week

Bat Week

October 4, 2017

Ahhh.  It's October. This time of the year lends itself to SO many themes we can use to teach different skills and concepts.  Candy, the skeletal system, pumpkins, and Fall.  And SO many more!  Two of my most favorite thematic units of study this time of the year are bats and spiders.  I ... read more

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Audio CVC Centers

Audio CVC Centers

September 26, 2017

One of the most challenging tasks at the beginning of any school year is the daunting feat of teaching a classroom full of 5 -7 year olds to function independently...and effectively!!...in centers/stations.  From organizing independent groups to setting up differentiated learning centers, fast ... read more

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