Twenty March Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable March writing prompt calendar! March Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity … Continue reading March Writing Prompts: FREE March Writing Prompt Calendar!
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20 Wacky Wednesday Ideas: Easy, Low Prep Activities & Surprises!
Celebrate Read Across America week with these fun, low-prep Wacky Wednesday ideas! You'll create a fun and memorable day that will surely become your favorite wacky tradition! Wacky Wednesday is one of our favorite traditions. Wacky Wednesday was always the week of March 2nd, when we celebrated Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' birthday. It began … Continue reading 20 Wacky Wednesday Ideas: Easy, Low Prep Activities & Surprises!
February Writing Prompts: FREE February Writing Prompt Calendar!
Twenty February Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable February writing prompt calendar! February Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity … Continue reading February Writing Prompts: FREE February Writing Prompt Calendar!
January Writing Prompts: FREE January Writing Prompt Calendar!
Twenty January Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable January writing prompt calendar! January Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity … Continue reading January Writing Prompts: FREE January Writing Prompt Calendar!
December Writing Prompts: FREE Writing Prompt Calendar
20 December Writing Prompts to encourage elementary kiddos to think, imagine, and write! Find all the details below and download a free printable December writing prompt calendar. December Writing Prompts Elementary Students This list includes silly holidays and fun topics for the month of December. You will not find references to religious holidays this month, so … Continue reading December Writing Prompts: FREE Writing Prompt Calendar
Short Vowel Worksheets – Sample Pack for CVC Phonics Practice!
Looking for engaging short vowel worksheets? You've come to the right place! Find a huge pack of cvc practice worksheets below. PLUS printable sample worksheets to get started right away! I'm so excited about these short vowel worksheets that I just had to share a sample with you! I haven't been happy with the variety … Continue reading Short Vowel Worksheets – Sample Pack for CVC Phonics Practice!
Elementary Writing Prompts are ESSENTIAL for Improving Writing. Find Out Why!
Do you use elementary writing prompts? Prompts can be a fun way to get your kids comfortable with writing on a regular basis and improve their overall writing skills. Read on for why writing prompts are essential for elementary aged kiddos and links to writing prompts for the whole year! Let me put it right … Continue reading Elementary Writing Prompts are ESSENTIAL for Improving Writing. Find Out Why!
September Writing Prompts: Free Calendar with 20 Prompts!
Check out these 20 FUN September Writing Prompts to inspire your kids to write! No extra imagination required from you! About the September Writing Prompts These writing prompts cover: Opinion pieces Informative/explanatory writing Friendly letter Personal narrative Recalling experiences Writing about real and imagined events This list includes a wide variety of topics including silly holidays like … Continue reading September Writing Prompts: Free Calendar with 20 Prompts!
31 days of Friendly Halloween Books for Preschool
31 days of not scary, friendly Halloween books for preschool aged kiddos. If you have a sensitive little one who loves Halloween but doesn't love the creepy side, these are for you! 31 Friendly Halloween Books for Preschool 1. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler An annual favorite in our house, join … Continue reading 31 days of Friendly Halloween Books for Preschool
10 Pumpkin Books for Preschool! NOT Scary for Little Kids
Find ten lovable, not scary pumpkin books for preschool here, and don't miss our full list of 31 Days of Friendly Halloween books for this October! 1. Little Boo by Stephen Wunderli A beautifully illustrated story of a pumpkin seed who tries hard to be scary. But he must be patient. Little seeds grow into big … Continue reading 10 Pumpkin Books for Preschool! NOT Scary for Little Kids
Jot It Down Review: More than a Writing Program (Ages 5-8)
I'm happy to share the folowing Jot It Down review with you. We have been working our way through this program at a slower pace. Giving us time to really dig into the projects and the entire Brave Writer lifestyle. My son is entering his second-ish grade of homeschooling. We've been through quite a bit … Continue reading Jot It Down Review: More than a Writing Program (Ages 5-8)
Online Learning: 5 REAL Benefits for Homeschoolers
Making time for online learning in our homeschool has saved my sanity more than once. Read on to find out the 5 real benefits - plus grab a free 4 week trial of our hands-down favorite reading and math program! I received this product free of charge and compensation for my time to share a fair … Continue reading Online Learning: 5 REAL Benefits for Homeschoolers
FUN Summer Printables + Library Reading Challenge!
I absolutely love these summer printables and NEW library reading challenge! Read on for all the details! Summer Printables & Library Reading Challenge These 24 pages are fantastic whether you're a parent, teacher, or librarian (or if you wear a few hats!). This pack is great if you're looking for... a summer send-home pack for … Continue reading FUN Summer Printables + Library Reading Challenge!
10 Sneaky Ways to Easily Teach Poetry with Other Subjects
Are you looking for an easy way to teach poetry? Try incorporating your poetry lessons into other subjects with these ten sneaky teacher tricks. Does your child not love straight reading and writing poetry? Poetry is a topic in and of itself, however it can also be used in other aspects of learning. Here are a … Continue reading 10 Sneaky Ways to Easily Teach Poetry with Other Subjects
20 Poetry Activities: Reading & Writing Poetry for Kids of All Ages
Looking for poetry activities that will hook even the most resistant kiddo? Find them right here. I've put together 30 ideas for reading poetry, writing poems, and incorporating poetry into your other subjects and lesson plans. Poetry Activities for All Ages Whether you're introducing haiku to your kindergartner, reading limericks with your middle schooler, or … Continue reading 20 Poetry Activities: Reading & Writing Poetry for Kids of All Ages
Teaching Japanese Haiku Poems to Children + Haiku Worksheets
An simple guide to begin teaching traditional Japanese haiku poems to children. Plus ideas, four seasonal haiku poems to get you started, and a printable haiku worksheet. What is Haiku? As a child, you were probably taught that haiku is a style of poetry with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, but it is so much more! … Continue reading Teaching Japanese Haiku Poems to Children + Haiku Worksheets
How to Find Poems Kids Like +6 Books They Will LOVE
Are you looking for some poems kids like? Read on for some very simple tips for finding the best poetry books for kids, plus a few poetry activities that will engage even your most resistant reader! We didn't always love poetry in our house. Around age 4 my oldest child, a thoughtful little boy was … Continue reading How to Find Poems Kids Like +6 Books They Will LOVE
35+ FUNtastic Fox in Socks Activities for Kids!
Find 35 of the BEST Fox in Socks activities for kids right here. Hands-on learning, crafts, printables, and worksheets all with your favorite foxy theme!
12 Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Books for Little Kids
A dozen of the best Valentine's Day books for preschool and Kindergarten including your favorite familiar characters and heartwarming stories.
100 MUST READ Book for Children – birth to college.
The best books to read from birth to college. These will comfort you, surprise, teach, and entertain you. These are the books that will stay with you years after you've read them. The ones that you will want to pass on - that I want to pass on to my children. Some are new and … Continue reading 100 MUST READ Book for Children – birth to college.