***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. Each year I was in the classroom… Read More
All About Insects – Part 1
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 cross-curricular learning. Now that… Read More
Let’s Talk About Oviparous Animals
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 time of the year for teaching all about oviparous and viviparous animals! Today… Read More
100th Day of School
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 below for celebrating the 100th day… Read More
Holidays Around the World
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 in a 2-3 day time frame. Some years we’d take a… Read More
Celebrating Thanksgiving
*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 feel the same about celebrating Thanksgiving in the classroom,… Read More
