I’m not sure when I was first introduced to this book. Honestly, it wasn’t too long ago, but it also wasn’t recent. I think when you’ve taught for as long as I have… the years and ideas begin to melt together like a hearty Applicious teaching stew. And this book is just another chunky piece that makes teaching delicious. Either… Read More
10 Simple Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Your Virtual Classroom
Friends, we have finally made it to October! It is no secret that October is one of my favorite months to teach. Bats, Spiders, Pumpkins, oh my! It’s such a fun and engaging time (full of sugar and wiggle pants, too… but I digress…). This school year, Halloween celebrations might look a little different, especially if you’re teaching virtually. But,… Read More
Mummy Mania: 11 Mummy Books Your Kids Will Love
With October around the corner, thoughts are turning toward spooky characters… monsters, witches, and mummies are all around. Do your kiddos think mummies are monsters who hang out on scary shows? October is a great time to teach the truth about mummies, and the books below offer some great resources. These are just a few great mummy books for kids!… Read More
SOS-An After Halloween Activity FREEBIE!!
I don’t know about you guys, but I am exhausted AND we’re only two days into the week! Halloween has got my kiddos up in a buzz. This poor teacher is living off chocolate and Crystal Light Energy! {But mostly chocolate…;)} As I am expounding all my energy just trying to get through the day, I realized that by the end… Read More
Bat Activities: Learning through Thematic Teaching
My students’ favorite units (and mine!) every October is to learn about Bats. I’m a huge believer in thematic teaching and bats just seem to work PERFECTLY with that teaching style! I mean who doesn’t love a bat thematic unit?! LOL! Here’s a peek at some of our favorite bat activities from the past few weeks! Learning About Bats… Read More
Halloween Mummy Writing Activity
Halloween is just around the corner! This is hands down one of my favorite times of the year to teach! Bats, spiders, pumpkins! They all fit perfectly in the month of October. But, this year I wanted to do something a little bit different. So instead of doing more general Halloween stuff, I thought it’d be fun to learn more… Read More