A Teaspoon of Teaching

Friday, January 16, 2015

Make a Wish

Nikki, from Melonheadz Illustrating is going to be making a new clip art set for me to use as a Fundraiser for Make a Wish. Would any of you like to donate a product to add to the Fundraiser? If so, email a link to your product and your blog and also your blog button so I can include it on my post. My email is ateaspoonofthird@gmail.com. This is last minute, and I'm not as savvy as I'd like to be with everything, but I'm going to make a go of it because it's an organization near and dear to my heart, as my friend Elissa's oldest son had his wish granted about a year ago. I've seen the struggle and know that doing this is one of the best ways to show love, kindness, and compassion.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Another 24 hour freebie

Freebie for the next 24 hours...

Click on the picture below to download. I would love it if you could leave feedback if you have a moment.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Flash Freebie- Investigating Multiplication Patterns Task Cards

Well, not so "flash," but it's free for the next 24 hours. Please feel free to share via Instragram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, or other social media. Please make sure to leave feedback if you do download. I really appreciate your support!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Preparing for Black History Month

Click on the pictures below to see more of what we'll be learning in January in preparation of Black History Month.

Investigate one of the most ingenious escapes in American History with Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine. Students will be in awe of Henry Brown’s daring attempt to travel from Virginia to Pennsylvania in a box less than 3 x 3 x 3 — via express mail! Use Levine’s picture book to spark vigorous online research to discover more facts about Brown and his journey. Use this New York Times article to inspire a genuine interest in primary source documents such as the “eyewitness account from the m...

Scholastic Black History Month- NY Times Article (Text to Text Connection to Henry's Freedom Box)

This amazing INFO BOOK was apart of my just read stack and it was the amazing tale of Ms. Ruby Bridges and how she went to a school despite the odds and opinions of others. This book would be so useful when teaching concepts such as bravery.

Ruby Bridges Lapbook and writing craftivity....Great unit for Black History Month $

Education to the Core: Plan your writing activities with FREE graphic organizers and $ writing activity for Black History Month!

The Sneetches & Segregation: A Dr. Seuss Inspired Lesson for Black History Month 70+ pages, $8

Scholastic's Underground Railroad activity homepage! This has printable minibooks, reader's theater, and lots of great links!

Scholastic- Underground Railroad

jazz art 5th grade Louie Armstrong black history month

Jazz and black history month (primary vs. secondary lesson- primary instruments, secondary background?... 2nd grade?)

Black History Month~Classroom Freedom Quilt Activity

Freedom Quilts based on The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom by Bettye Stroud. Paper Collage.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Flash Freebie- National Parks

Flash Freebie for the next 15 minutes. I just made this for my Student Council kiddos. They are working on Mastery Club and one of their challenges is to learn 10 National Parks. I thought this would be a fun way to practice...

Quiz-Quiz-Trade National Parks

Friday, January 9, 2015

Biography Reports

Take a look at some of the fabulous projects my students did for their Bio Reports...

So proud of them! We did a gallery walk today and they had a blast! They were all sharing what they had learned and asking each other questions. It doesn't get any better than this!

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

DIY Glitter Ornaments

I made these glitter ornaments for my classroom last week and the kiddos loved them! They were so easy! Click on the link below for more DIY ornament ideas and a picture tutorial. You can also view the "How To" video below.