There are surprising similarities and many differences between the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games. This reading and writing lesson plan offers the first step for hosting your own Classroom Olympics, helping your students compare and contrast while learning the history of the Olympic Games!

The process of using Literacy Task Cards includes assessing the students’ prior knowledge and using the cards appropriate for the students’ learning needs.

Use observation of light and shadow to lead your kids through the Scientific Process. While exploring through this science experiment, help them create a shadowy piece of artwork to give as a Valentine’s gift for someone special!

Well-organized materials help maintain sanity in the classroom, especially for the teacher. Literacy Task Cards are not only easy to use, they are simple to set up and maintain. Find out the best ways to organize this valuable resource!

Will Punxsutawny Phil see his shadow this Groundhog Day? Bring this fun “holiday” into the classroom, teaching new concepts or reviewing skills. Explore the history of Groundhog Day, play math probability games, create a shadow art project and more!

Literacy Task Cards are a wonderful resource that I wish I had known about earlier in my career. Now that I’m familiar with them, I’ve identified the Top 5 Reasons to use this valuable resource with the students in your classroom or reading program.

Your students will love making bird feeders. There are many style options to choose from. It’s easy to make a feeder while using this down loadable template. Make a natural feeder using leaves, moss, small rocks and sticks. If you are looking for shine and sparkle, cover it with tin foil and glue on rhinestones. If you’d like to make [...]

More free and fun ideas for teaching long vowel and short vowel lesson plans. Here’s another free down loadable puppet template to use for teaching the long vowel a.

Practicing long and short vowels can be fun, especially using these three simple and quick phonics activities. Use them with whole groups, small groups, or as independent work for long vowel/short vowel practice!

Our national holiday celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the third Monday in January. Use these free activities to help celebrate his life and important contributions with the kids in your classroom this week!