Every April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. This day is a great opportunity to teach our children about taking care of our planet. Earth Day picture books are perfect for read-alouds, classroom discussions, and to introduce conservation concepts to young learners. Below you will find 25 inspiring picture books about nature, our planet, and how…
Literacy
Pre-Reading Activities
You’re starting a new unit with your class and the topic is probably not the most exciting one. “How in the world am I going to get my students engaged in a text about government?” A pre-reading activity might just be the solution to hook your students! Here are some fun, hands-on activities to activate…
Project-Based Learning in the Math Classroom
“Samuel has 786 loaves of bread and 549 tomatoes…” “Uhm… Mrs. Aguilu, why would anyone have 786 loaves of bread?” We’ve all been there. Your students are working on math problem and come across the most unrealistic scenario ever. We all know Samuel does NOT have that much bread. As teachers, we want to prepare…
