DIY Spring Decorations: Paper Bunny Lantern

Spring is officially in full swing, and we’ve got a case of spring fever! Time to swap out the winter classroom decorations for bunnies, flowers and bright colors. This Paper Bunny Lantern activity is the perfect project for students to welcome Spring. We used Pink Wild Moroccan Paper Lanterns as the main inspiration for this … Continue reading DIY Spring Decorations: Paper Bunny Lantern »

11 Ways to Spot a Leprechaun & Activity Ideas

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Share these fun leprechaun facts with students and pair them with activities to get their creative minds going. Leprechaun Facts Would you like to meet a leprechaun? First, you have to find one. Here are some facts about leprechauns that may help. But be careful! Leprechauns like … Continue reading 11 Ways to Spot a Leprechaun & Activity Ideas »

Interactive Notebooks & Trivia Assessment

Hey all!  It’s Staci from Let’s Teach Something Blog back again. This time, I’m here to show you how I help my students anchor their learning using interactive notebooks and a trivia assessment game. Interactive Notebooks Let me give you a picture of what my teaching looks like. My 2nd graders have 2 interactive notebooks: one … Continue reading Interactive Notebooks & Trivia Assessment »

Word Families Activity for St. Patrick’s Day

We’ve added a festive St. Patrick’s Day twist on a tried-and-true fluency activity. This word families activity teaches students to identify words with the same ending into a group. Try this word families activity using Shamrock Accents for small group or individual practice. Here’s what you’ll need for this activity: Materials: Shamrock Accents Shamrock Mini … Continue reading Word Families Activity for St. Patrick’s Day »