When incorporating peace and conflict social studies for children into the curriculum, it is important to remember that the best learning comes from …
Continue ReadingWhy does the sloth move so slowly? Use this Eric Carle book to teach your students about rain forest animals like the sloth. This can be a …
Continue ReadingUsing lesson plans based on Beatrix Potter characters, like Peter Rabbit, is a fun way to engage kids while teaching them math skills. As a bonus, …
Continue ReadingThis lesson plan based on the book The Grouchy Ladybug is age appropriate for kindergarten through second grade and takes about 30 to 60 minutes to …
Continue ReadingThis art lesson plan is suitable for students of any age. Because there will be a huge mess, be sure each student is wearing old clothing and shoes. …
Continue ReadingTry this multisensory learning activity, where kids use their fingers to trace letters in pudding while you recite vocabulary words, and see how much …
Continue ReadingMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH is a great book for upper elementary students to read and discuss. These comprehension questions will help fourth and …
Continue ReadingJoin Tommy in “The Art Lesson” as he learns about his own artistic abilities in kindergarten and first grade. This lesson will help your …
Continue ReadingA ‘Giving Tree’ classroom generosity tree? Student community service projects? Yes, it’s all possible with these fun activities for …
Continue ReadingEleanor Cameron’s The Mushroom Planet series is one of the more famous science fiction classic series for young readers. This teacher lesson …
Continue ReadingSnatch the sombrero! Pass the peppers! It’s time to have a fiesta. Cinco de Mayo activities and facts will introduce this joyous Mexican holiday …
Continue ReadingMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien is a popular middle-grade novel that has won a Newberry Award. Even though it was written …
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