October Interactive Fact Folders
Students are always so curious about how everything in the world works. They are especially curious whenever a holiday or special event arrives! Sadly, they often…
Science/Social Studies
A Bat Cave Classroom Transformation
If you’ve been around here for awhile, you’ve probably come across my Bat Cave Day Classroom Transformation. It is one of my absolute favorite days in…
Interactive Fact Folders for Spring
It’s officially Spring, even though it definitely does not feel like it here in Indiana. Even if the weather is not cooperating, these Spring Interactive Folders…
25 of the Best STEM Toys
This list of 25 of the best STEM toys has been slowly created over the past couple of years as I purchase new items for my…
December Interactive Fact Folders
Interactive Fact Folders have been a game changer in my classroom during social studies and science time. I am always looking for good ways to integrate…
Arctic Adventure – Classroom Transformation
Since we have been learning about the Arctic, I decided to transform our classroom into an Arctic Adventure today. I decorated my classroom the night before…
Nonfiction Text Features Using Scholastic Weekly Readers
Over the years, I have found myself using more and more nonfiction texts in my classroom.  It’s an easy way to integrate science and social studies into…
Bats are Everywhere! Our Bat Cave Day
I absolutely LOVE teaching my students about bats. It’s a week that I look forward to every single year. The students just get so excited and…
My Morning Routine
My morning routine with my first graders has definitely evolved over the years. I have always used some type of morning work, but it wasn’t until…
American Symbols and Veterans Day
Last week we started learning about famous American symbols. I put together this little comprehension packet to supplement our learning. It includes pages about the Liberty…
Integrating Science and Social Studies
How many times have you said that there just isn’t time in your school day to fit everything in? I know I have said it plenty…
Using Songs in Your Classroom
Kids love music! I try to find ways to incorporate it throughout our school day. It is such an amazing learning tool. My Songs for the Year…
