12 Winter Books for Little Learners
I seriously love wintertime. Sweatshirts, yoga pants, tea in hand, and a cozy fire. Yes, please! There are so many, fun ways to incorporate winter books to teach little learners about this time of...
View ArticlePenguin Emergent Reader
As the weather starts to get colder, we can’t help but talk about Penguins! We love EVERYTHING about them. Instead of just talking about penguins we find ways to bring them into our lessons! We love...
View ArticlePre-K Reindeer Science Unit: Animal Study
It’s December and the holiday season is upon us. When it becomes nearly impossible to keep anyone’s focus, I love to study these fun and festive animals: reindeer! This Pre-K Reindeer Science Unit is...
View ArticleKindergarten Math and Literacy Centers for January
Each year when January rolls around, I am always shocked by how quickly the past year flew by. January can feel really long in the classroom. We come back from a nice break for the holidays but not...
View Article17 January Classroom Activities and Ideas
Winter is here and the warm, sunny days of spring are still a way off. January can be an incredibly long month, both in and out of the classroom. Cold weather equals less outside time, which means...
View ArticleJanuary Math and Literacy Centers for Pre-K
How do you feel about January? Do you ride into the month on a high after the holidays, excited for a new year? Or are you bundled up in a hundred layers trying to stay warm and hoping the month ends...
View Article1st Grade Math and Literacy Centers for January
What is January like where you live? Is it freezing cold and snowy? Rainy and warm? Hot and dry? No matter what the weather is like in January, you probably make the inside of your classroom a winter...
View ArticleClassroom Brain Breaks for Winter
Winter can be beautiful. Trees covered in snow. Cozy days spent inside under a blanket on the couch. Or maybe you love to hit the slopes and trails for your favorite winter sport. And while winter can...
View ArticleFestive-Themed December Kindergarten Math & Literacy Centers
What can I say about December in the classroom? I can only describe it as… busy? Hectic? Festive? Pure chaos? Amidst the whirlwind of excitement and holiday anticipation, it’s a time when creativity...
View ArticleMulticultural Fun: Winter Holidays Around the World Bundle
Winter may feel long and boring sometimes, but it can also be an excellent time for learning. The students are no longer in their beginning of school, get-to-know-you phase and aren’t quite at the...
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