Who doesn’t love a hands-on activity? Most often, the lessons our students remember are the ones that require active participation. This winter-themed STEM lesson on polar bears challenges students to create a blubber glove and offers an interesting way to … Continue reading →

Here are some fun book report ideas to incorporate around the popular children’s book Jumanji: A Jungle Adventure by Chris Van Allsburg. These creative book report activities inspire reluctant readers by incorporating hands-on learning in meaningful and artistic ways. Download your … Continue reading →

Whether or not you have snow and ice where you live, these winter-themed lessons are a fun way to mix up your January lesson prep. These winter activities provide practice of reading comprehension, writing, science, and thinking skills. The themes … Continue reading →

These free downloadable Thanksgiving-themed critical thinking centers will be sure to please your students! “Who Likes Pumpkin Pie?” and “Sensible Squash” are hands-on center activities that will keep students engaged, especially during the excitement of Thanksgiving festivities. Center activities are … Continue reading →

Squeezed between Halloween and Thanksgiving, Veterans Day can feel like the forgotten holiday and go unnoticed by children and adults alike. The purpose behind this national holiday is to celebrate and honor American veterans for their patriotism and service and … Continue reading →

Teaching similes and metaphors is the first step in moving your students beyond literal meaning and teaching them to mature as writers. Students need to see and hear figurative language many times before they will use it in their own … Continue reading →