Let's Celebrate Earty Day

I think many teachers feel like they don't have the time to really celebrate and learn about Earth Day because of the pressures of testing. The state test is a week after Earth Day this year so I feel like I don't really have time either! But, it is so important to take that time to talk about this holiday because many students seem to be unaware of the things that are happening to our planet. Even if it's just having kids read an article for morning work or reading aloud a book to help get across the message. 

To help those of you who may not have enough time to spend teaching and learning about Earth Day, you can use these printables and activities!

There are reading, writing, and math activities included! 

To purchase your set, click my blog button below!

Fact or Fiction Files {Animal Edition}

I feel like a superhero. I actually completed this whole set today while I was on baby duty! I am so proud of myself! 

I enjoyed creating these sets immensely! I learned so much about common myths that I have always heard growing up. I think students will enjoy reading and learning about these myths, too!

You can head over to my store and purchase your own set by clicking my blog button below!

When yourself a set! Just comment below with your email and I will choose a winner tomorrow! 

Fact or Fiction Files {Insect Edition}

My creative juices are flowin' y'all! Someone recently posted a picture on facebook about how people swallow six spiders a year. I've always heard this growing up and thought it was horrifying. I immediately thought it was a myth and someone actually posted that it was true. Really?? Well, of course I googled it and found out that it was completely untrue! How hard is it to google people!? 

Anyway, the idea for a Fact or Fiction file was born and I started compiling a list of common myths related to animals and insects. 

My first file is all about insects! I focused on 6 common insects that people are most familiar with and that were either fact or fiction. 

Each article has four response pages about the article. 

I think these articles will be a great way to engage students and get them practicing important reading concepts. 

I also have a second edition all about animals in the works, so stay tuned in the coming week or so for that. 

You can purchase this file in my TPT shop by clicking my blog button below.

Win a copy for yourself by commenting below with your email and what insect you think creeps me out the most! 

Also, have you guys heard of Rachel Lamb's VIP table classroom management idea? It's absolutely brilliant! You can check out her post about the VIP table HERE. I will be blogging about how I do the VIP table in the coming week as well and you don't want to miss it!