by Creation Castle | Holiday
There are a few approaches you can take when writing your lesson plans. My favorite way has always been by selecting a theme and looking at how you can teach standards through that lens. Thematic units offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your students while...
by Creation Castle | Holiday
It’s that special time, occurring once every four years, that adds an extra day to our calendars – Leap Year! In this blog post, let’s explore how you can introduce the concept of Leap Year in a creative and educational way. We’ll dive into the...
by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature
This fun cumulative Thanksgiving story of One Is a Feast for a Mouse becomes a bit of a cautionary tale when a little mouse quickly changes from grateful to greedy. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to...
by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature
A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting has been one of my favorite Thanksgiving picture books for many years. My students have always been engaged by the story and love the surprise ending. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter...
by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature
This silly series by Wendi Silvano is a first-grade favorite and Turkey Trick or Treat is a great read-aloud choice to add to your Halloween week lesson plans! Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to...
by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature
If you have ever taught on Halloween, you know the excitement to come can be very distracting. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is a perfect read-aloud to combine movement and keep students engaged. Quick LinksThe Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid...
