Before you know it Easter will be here. Stop the last minute dash for craft ideas with one of the four fun ideas below. They can be easily adapted for the youngest learners and are quick to delight even those tough Fifth Graders. Even better, they are easy on your wallet and make use of…
Spark Creative Writing
Sometimes finding a way to spark students’ creative writing skills can be a huge challenge. In the lower elementary grades it is important to not only provide appropriate skill level activities, but also ones that students can relate to. The ideas below are perfect ways to get your students involved and excited about creative writing…
Combining Art and Poetry in the Classroom
Poetry is a great way to introduce students to different forms of writing and art. One of the ways you can jazz up your poetry lessons is by incorporating drawing and mixed media artwork. For students who are more artistically inclined, the opportunity to draw and create while writing poetry is much appreciated.