In preparation for the writing test, plurals is the topic of the day. Here's a simple way to practice plurals with your kids that costs onl...

This week, we're using more dried and pressed leaves to make a few fun turkeys for Thanksgiving. This would be a perfect activity for the kids to make while Thanksgiving dinner was getting ready. Supplies for Leaf Turkeys : brown paper white paper dried and pressed fallen leaves - you coul...

Literature Connection: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This sounds like fun...Sight word walk...How far can you go without making a mistake?

Learning about Adjectives We saw this on Pinterest and thought it would be a great way to teach our students about adjectives. The students had to find at least 20 words that describes themselves. They had a great time working on this activity and they learned that adjectives are describing words. This was also an encouragement to the students because they realized that they have some great qualities to share with the world.

Build A Monster FREE Printable from BitsyCreations for Somewhat Simple - a fun activity idea for learning parts of the body! #preschool #efl #education (repinned by Super Simple Songs)

I went into school today to begin setting up my room again for the new year! Students start next Wednesday (1 week) and I have been busy these holidays making some new things for my classroom. It is already a great feeling being in my second year of teaching. Having the same classroom makes things a lot easier as most of my things are already set up and I know how I like things. I decided to change a few things though to make it seem a bit different and here are the new things I have done so…

Every time I mentioned Back to School on my Facebook page at least one person mentions that it can't possibly be time yet! I know, I know! It's much too soon…but the fact is that it's coming. In fact, a district a few miles away from me starts school THIS FRIDAY! Throughout the summer, I ... Read more

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Stumped about how to teach the alphabet in preschool and kindergarten? Read here for how to do just that and why you don't need letter of the week to do it!

What is all the buzz about 21st Century educating? I think it is more than just using technology in your classroom- though that is lots of fun. In 1995, I was a part of a research team that was int…

“Critical thinking and teamwork activities #edchat”

Our blog features playful ideas to #TakeBackChildhood. Let’s help our children tap into their imaginations, discover their passions, and create a bright future! Melissa & Doug

Photo Source: Pinterest.com | Tamara Herman How adorable is this?! We found it while perusing Pinterest for fall ideas and couldn't pass it up. Since we can't find a link, we assume that this is an original design of Tamara Herman, but please let us know if there is a different source for the photo/idea! McDonald's Inspired Word Wall Background: Yellow bulletin board paper. Title: "I'm Lovin' It!", "These Words Are Fried! {encourage students to replace "overcooked" words with the french fry…