K-3 Book Reviews, Puppets, Colouring, Clip Art
My spring break is almost over (sniff sniff). But happily, I’m starting the week out with these fun spring poems and writing activities. I’m going to start the day with this lovely poem by Meish Goldfish. I found this particular copy at Mrs. Wills’ Kindergarten blog. Thank you, DeeDee! Later in the day, I’m going to read the kids a … Read more
Inside: March poem for kids. I have the cutest March poem to share with you today! It was written by Mildred Pittinger. The very sweet graphics are courtesy of Sarah at EduClips. Click the image to grab. You’ll get two different versions, one of which is in colour. You can also find more Lion/Lamb freebies here. BE SURE TO CHECK … Read more
Inside: Animals Hearts and Valentine Poetry. Hello! Today I’m sharing a couple of our Valentine highlights from the week. Animal Hearts Do you remember making animal hearts when you were a kid? It’s one of my favourite memories of Valentines Day, that and making the little box or envelope that we’d collect our cards in 🙂 On Friday we got … Read more
Last week we wrote some class poems using the Alligator Pie (by Dennis Lee) pattern. Here’s what the class came up with! Chocolate bar Chocolate bar If I don’t get one I think I’ll break my car. Give away my ice-cream cake Give away my star But don’t give away My chocolate bar! Apple sauce Apple sauce If I … Read more
This poem by Shel Silverstein is my all-time favourite winter poem to use in my classroom. We start every week with a new poem. I write it up on chart paper and it stays in the carpet area so that it’s always visible. Each morning my special helper points to the words while the class choral reads it several times. … Read more
Inside: Christmas activities in our Grade 1 classroom. Last night our school had a Christmas Dance instead of a concert. I have to say I was happily surprised at how much fun it was! One of our Kindergarten teachers was the DJ (an amazing one I might add) and he had the coolest lighting system ~ a very disco feel. … Read more
Are you looking for the Leprechauns are Marching poem? For some weird reason my pin titles aren’t matching my links on Pinterest. But don’t worry, you can find the Leprechaun poem right here. Christmas Addition: I’m having a hard time fitting in math with Christmas break so close and the kids so excited. Oh yeah! And the snow we got … Read more
Inside: Free Halloween poem and Halloween art. Ghost and Goblins is our poem of the week. It’s the perfect poem for K-1 because it’s short, repetitive, and is sung to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb. There are 3 different versions, two of which are black and white, and of course the colour one you see below. The … Read more
Inside: 2 free instant download bat poems. I have two super cute bat poems for you today. The first poem, Bippity Boppity Boo, is a name play. In the first blank insert a child’s name (e.g., Sandra) and in the second blank change it to “Bandra”. It’s a great little poem for practicing beginning consonants. Bat graphic is from MyCuteGraphics.com … Read more