I love teaching kids about writing letters. It feels like a lost form of communication in our time, but it’s still an important and relevant writing genre. Students will need lots of examples to show them the various components of a letter. It also helps to have students do lots of practice and write to famous authors, public figures, family members or to each other. Here is my Parts of a Letter – Poster and Worksheet set, available on Teachers Pay Teachers: This is a great way to visibly show students each part of a letter. Each section is labelled and has a coordinating explanation card, which further details what each section is and providesContinue reading
Lessons I Learned When Welcoming Baby #2
I’ve recently taken a little hiatus from a lot in life; but it’s for a good reason. My little family recently welcomed our 2nd precious little baby girl. While it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions and new experiences, it’s been a truly beautiful time. Through this experience, I learned many new things. Even though this is my second child, there were a lot of new experiences to be had and lessons to be learned. This post is dedicated to sharing just some of what I have come to know while welcoming baby #2 :). Labour & Delivery Remember this lovely experience? If you’ve been through it before, how can you not! My main lesson learned here is toContinue reading
Summer Research Projects for Kids
Summer vacation will undoubtedly be filled with many fun activities for kids to enjoy. This doesn’t mean we can find small ways of keeping up studious habits, while still enjoying the break. So, I’ve put together a list of summer research project for kids, that will get your kids excited about learning and also implementing their new found knowledge. Here we go: Planet Research Have your kids research various planets, our solar system or the stars. You could take them to a local science center or planetarium. They could also supplement their research online (and which kid doesn’t love a reason to use the internet :)). The best part: on a nice summer night, take theContinue reading
Using Summer Fun To Educate Kids
With summer in full swing, many parents fear that their kids will forget the valuable educational lessons they learned throughout the school year. But, this doesn’t have to be the case. There is a way to allow your kids to enjoy the full adventures of summer fun, while also sneaking in some valuable lessons. Here are some wonderful summer lessons for kids! Explore Different Creatures As the weather improves, children have the chance to see various creatures in their natural habitats. Celebrate this by learning about various creatures and how they live and eat. One great way to commemorate this is to build a bird feeder. Another idea is to take your children on a crittersContinue reading
Teach Kids About Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is fast approaching. It is a time for Muslims young and old to participate in extra acts of worship and good will. Whether you’re looking for ways to diversify your classroom or teach your kids the personal importance of Ramadan, here are some ways to talk about the month! Phases of the Moon The month of Ramadan begins with the sighting of a new moon. This is the perfect opportunity to teach young kids the phases of the moon. Take a look at this simple craft, for kids of any age! Mosque Diorama During the month of Ramadan, men, women and children frequent their local mosques in the evening to breakContinue reading
FREEBIE: Character Education Coloring Pages
5 adorable coloring pages, each with a different character trait you want your students to have! Your students will love coloring these wonderful pages, while contemplating their meaning. Includes: patience, honestly, kindness, courage and respect.
Teaching Character Traits
Often times, when kids read a story, they’ll love a certain character, relate to the character and learn valuable lessons. But sometimes, the most valuable lessons are buried deep within a story’s framework, which means that kids need reading strategies to best understand a story and character’s full value. One such reading strategy is determining character traits. This is important because it allows students to examine characters and their growth, helps them obtain more meaning out of texts and helps them become more conscientious readers. Here are a list of steps to help with teaching character traits. Brainstorm Vocabulary for Traits and Emotions There is a long list of adjectives we can use to describeContinue reading
Book Study Freebie – Nightly News with Safa
For those of you who have read and enjoyed Nightly News with Safa, here is a free book study package for you and your students/kids! This is a cross-curricular book study and includes topics such as media literacy, writing with details, reading skills and character development. The package also includes two rubrics, and a student self-assessment section. Here are some snapshots of just some of the 13 pages in this package: If you like this package, please share it with friends, parents and colleagues. Also, feel free to submit some student sample work for a shout out on our Instagram and Facebook page! Happy Reading!
5 Companies For Kids That You Should Know About
After becoming a mom, I realized that the world of toys and books is a vast one. I searched for products and companies that aimed to enrich my daughter’s learning experience in a unique way, and that’s when I stumbled upon these 5 companies for kids that every parent and teacher should know about! I hope you enjoy these fantastic companies as much as I did! 1. Raddish Provider of edible education! This is such an awesome concept! Raddish essentially provides children education through food and cooking. They currently offer 4 cooking kits, with experiences which include Art, Chemistry, & international cuisine. Their kits include recipe and creativity cards, table talk starters and more. What’s so greatContinue reading
Top 5 Classroom Reading Displays
If it’s not already clear, let me just say, I love reading in the classroom! Kids with an array of interests can get lost in the right book, find inspiration in the right read-aloud and connect with their peers through a harrowing tale. Join me in bringing a spotlight to our reading programs, whether at home or at school, by highlighting their appeal using creative displays. Here are my picks for some of the best reading classroom displays! 1. Author Studies It’s great for students to learn about and appreciate a variety of authors. It’s provides wonderful inspiration for their own writing. What’s more, kids can find common themes or connections between an author’s different texts.Continue reading