This is a simple coding unit to introduce young students to the skills needed to “talk” to computers. It has activities for planning, mapping, giving and receiving instructions, sequencing and thinking through problems. There is a tasty recipe to follow, and language used in computer “talk” such as - loop and algorithm,decomposition,debugging branching and sequencing. There are handouts to help save teacher preparation time.

The Fall season is an ideal time to introduce the students to pumpkins. Children equate pumpkins with Hallowe’en and Jack o’ Lanterns, and are naturally enthusiastic about this big orange fruit. This thematic unit covers all areas of the curriculum with many activity suggestions and a list of suggested books. There are observations to be made and experiments to be conducted – along with mathematical problems and language arts activities. You will find handouts ready to duplicate and distribute. There is also a recipe for pumpkin cookies! Why not combine the well loved story of Cinderella with a unit on pumpkins ? She travelled to the ball in a pumpkin coach and this will provide opportunities for imagination, telling time and measurement activities.

This unit gives specific ideas and instructions for hatching eggs in the classroom. You will find many ideas and suggestions for work with dozens, graphing, labelling, sequencing and art and crafts. This project is something that students remember for a very long time.

In this HUGE unit you will find 63 pages filled with learning and fun. There are activities, ideas and handouts for all areas of the curriculum. Students will learn about numbers and number operations. They will write stories and prepare presentations. Investigations of plants, birds and cultures are included. There are numerous opportunities for creative expression in art and music. This is truly a cross curricula project.

Water is a fascinating source for young children. Use these simple experiments to foster a love of science.

A conglomerate of fun activities for the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. There are book suggestions and overall objectives included. Creative writing, measuring hearts, making heart shaped sunglasses and a February calendar are all included.

This unit may be used for both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. You will find a brief history of each day and book suggestions. There are appropriate activities for each celebration including certificates, comprehension questions,instructions for a simple corsage and buttonhole. If you would like to host a classroom party there are suggestions and a timetable.

In this unit students will have fun patterning with pizza toppings and learning about simple fractions. They will compare the mysterious little man with characters from other stories. Nutritious breakfasts are discussed and compared with breakfasts around the world. Students will also be made aware of how business can be affected by economic factors in the community. Lots of activities and learning.

Children’s Book Week is traditionally celebrated in May – although I believe that every week is Children’s Book Week! What better way to celebrate than with a unit featuring the beloved story of Madeline. She will help your students learn about rhyming words, character and setting, all about the number 12, introduction to time – and so much more.

This book is based on a familiar song and is a wonderfully predictable book for beginning readers. Children are able to join in and develop actions to go along with the song. It has many possibilities for activities. In this unit there are ideas for model building, bus ticket designs, attributes for buying Winter jackets. Students are encouraged to discuss, make lists, keep records of observations and compose new songs. Fun activities that students will enjoy while learning new skills.

The Tree in Me is a stunning new book by Corinna Luyken which can be enjoyed on so many levels. This book, and the activities chosen to accompany it, is an excellent product for many age groups. Young students will enjoy the simple poetic prose, the pictures and the concepts offered. Older students will enjoy delving into deeper connections and exploring ways to pay attention to how we feel inside, and how we connect with the natural world. In this unit you will find ideas and handouts for your students to enjoy and have fun learning.

Fractions, Fractions, Fractions Using picture books and stories get ready to have some fun and learn about fractions. Your students will love the activities with pizza and soup. Lots of ideas for using fractions in everyday life. There are book suggestions and, if the book is not available, the link is provided for a video reading of the book.

Dominoes are inexpensive and children love to play with them. Use this resource to help students learn addition, subtraction, tens and ones, matching, doubles, halves - and have fun while they do it.

This is a timely subject and one that we need to emphasize with our students. During this trying time please enjoy this unit with my complements and Pay it Forward if you are able.