
Properties of Matter Apple Experiment
So this past week, I had a chance to do a model lesson in one of my dear friend’s classrooms. In science, they had been

Summer Buckets: Idea for Avoiding the Summer Slip
Can you believe the end of the year is already upon us? I can barely believe it myself! I wanted to share a fun and

Task Cards Recording Sheet FREEBIE
There comes a time in every teacher’s career where they come to embrace things that make their lives easier… For me… it is task cards! Let

Space- The Final Frontier…
I love teaching about space! Maybe it’s growing up in Florida, but there’s just something about learning about what’s beyond that gets me super excited!

Interactive Anchor Charts in Kindergarten
One of the biggest questions I get about my Interactive Anchor Charts is whether or not they’re appropriate for kindergarten. I’ve always answered that question with

Turk and Runt Close Reading Activities
Can you believe it’s November already? Where has the time gone? Well… I’m still (somehow) surviving Kindergarten, but I wanted to pop in a share one

Annotating Text Using SNOTS: Small Notes on the Side
Getting fifth graders excited about reading any text is hard enough, let alone getting them to annotate as they read, so when I started planning

Must Have Books About September 11th for the Classroom
With Patriot’s Day just around the corner, our hearts and minds are turned to those tragic events of September 11th. This is one of those

First Day Jitters Emoji Writing
The first day of school can be nerve-racking! And that’s not just for the teacher. I can say with confidence I’ve survived my first day

The Secret to Making Your Centers Last All Year: Back-to-School Edition
Don’t you just love prepped and ready to go centers? Me too… but after a few months, your kids are ready for something new and
Hi, I'm Leigh.
The Applicious Teacher is all about creating hands-on and engaging lessons that align with the standards while still having time for your life. This is your place for ideas, tips, and resources for the REAL teacher!




