Farmers Market Lesson Plans
Your neighborhood may or may not have a farmers market, but just think how many things you can learn in a lesson about farmers markets: science, social studies, environmental literacy, economics, even...
View ArticleFreshPlans Goes to Nepal
Ellina had a summer job in Nepal, so we took the opportunity to visit. Nepal is a very interesting country, and it’s worth studying. Bring this country into your classroom for an exciting lesson at any...
View ArticleNever Say a Mean Word Lesson Plans
Never Say a Mean Word Again is an award-winning picture book by Jacqueline Jules. We love picture books for all ages. Use them as read-aloud or read-together books for younger grades and as a jumping...
View ArticleMardi Gras Lesson Plans
Bring Mardi Gras fun into your classroom with three easy lesson plans combining art, social studies, critical thinking, and physical education. Mardi Gras is a largely secular celebration with a...
View ArticleFish Classroom Theme Ideas
Fish make a fun classroom theme for summer school or any time of year. There are lots of ready-made bulletin boards with fish: The Happy to Sea You set is a great one for the start of a school year...
View ArticleEarth Day Lessons
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd and has become an international event to promote environmental protection and awareness. The event began in the United States but quickly spread to...
View ArticleDoes Alexa Belong in Your Classroom?
For Prime Day July 11-12, Amazon is offering this super cute Echo Dot device in the shape of an owl. There’s also a dragon, and the price is awesome. So is this a good opportunity to introduce Alexa...
View ArticlePirate Classroom Theme
Not everyone approves of using pirates in the classroom, but you can’t deny that many students find them appealing and even exciting. There was a time when the line between pirate and explorer was...
View ArticleAviation Classroom Theme
We love aviation as a classroom theme for all ages. It’s easy to set up your classroom, science and social studies connections abound, and the theme fits in well with all kinds of motivational and...
View ArticleThe Golden Goose Lesson Plans
The golden goose in this story is not the goose in Jack and the Beanstalk that lays golden eggs. This is a goose with golden feathers, whose story is less well-known, but it’s a good story...
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