Teacher Resources

Celebrate Fall in the Classroom with Trees! November 02 2010, 0 Comments

The beauty of Autumn is in full-swing. Take time with the students in your classroom to study and appreciate all that this season has to offer starting with this lovely poem about trees.

November Bulletin Board Ideas and Giveaway! November 01 2010, 5 Comments

Gorgeous fall leaves can be incorporated into your curriculum in a variety of ways. Here are a few ideas - add your own and be entered into this week's giveaway!

All About Leaves - Art November 12 2009, 0 Comments

After your study of leaves, use the leftover leaves to create a variety of art projects that explore technique, mediums and color. Then display these projects for everyone to enjoy!

All About Leaves - How Many Are On The Tree? November 11 2009, 0 Comments

Have you ever questioned how many leaves on are a particular tree, or why this number might be important? Explore these questions modified to fit a variety of age and skill levels in your classroom for a scientific math lesson!

All About Leaves - The Observation November 10 2009, 0 Comments

Here's a science lesson plan to help your kids practice observation and classification skills while learning All About Leaves. I've provided helpful tips for each step, along with a gorgeous fall bulletin board to end your students' observation!

All About Leaves - Poems and Songs November 09 2009, 0 Comments

Poetry is an essential element for appreciating this lovely time of year. Provided in this post are poems and songs for younger and older kids, as well as suggestions and activities about how to use them in your classroom.

All About Leaves - Top 5 Reading Activities November 09 2009, 0 Comments

Cross curriculum when studying All About Leaves by using some of your reading time to build background knowledge. My Top 5 Ways include reading material and activities to help your students read about leaves independently, in a whole-group setting, or during Center Time!

All About Leaves - Top 3 Ways to Use Technology November 05 2009, 0 Comments

Our study about leaves provides valuable opportunities to use technology with your students. I've included my top 3 resources for All About Leaves, along with suggestions for how to use them.

All About Leaves - Seasonal Signs November 04 2009, 0 Comments

Explore Autumn with your students and their five senses in a Seasonal Signs Scavenger Hunt. Then use their collections for the walk for an easy, instant bulletin board!

All About Leaves - Top 3 Ways to Use "The Tree" November 03 2009, 1 Comment

Carol Brooke here at TRC has created a Tree template perfect for our All About Leaves study. I've come up with my Top 3 Ways to use this template during these next couple of weeks!