by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 14, 2023 | All-Seasons, Class Ideas |
Time : 30 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in usual spot.Ask students, “Where do trees come from? How big are trees? Do you have a favorite tree? What do you know about trees?” Explain that today we are going to learn about the...
by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 25, 2022 | Class Ideas |
Tags: Class Ideas, worms, outside, compost, bugs, soil, decomposers, all grades Time : 45 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Start in the same space Review rules if necessary Main Lesson Worms Activity 1 Worm Facts Materials Needed: Book:...
by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 23, 2022 | Class Ideas, Uncategorized |
Tags: Class Ideas, bugs, outside, Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer, insects, ladybugs, good bugs, bad bugs, lacewings, bug hotel Time : 45 Minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your regular spot Remind students of garden etiquette. Main Lesson ...
by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 20, 2022 | All-Seasons, Class Ideas |
Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, Indoor, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, Bees Time: 60 mins (This can be divided into 2 to 3 classes. Or choose a few activities). Author: The Bee Cause and Whole Kids Foundation...
by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 5, 2021 | All-Seasons, Class Ideas |
Time : 45 minutes Author: https://kidworldcitizen.org/mexican-folk-art-amate-paintings/ Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular place.If during Hispanic Heritage Month – ask, “What is special about this time of year? What are some things we can do to...
by lboudreault | Dec 18, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Tags: Winter, Solstice, Season Time : 30-40 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault Outline Greeting and ReviewBegin class in the usual way.While outside, ask students to make observations about they see in nature (what animals they see, temperature, trees, leaves).Main...
by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog Posts |
When I think of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), my mind instantly takes me to the Disney cartoon, Coco. All the skeletons colorfully dressed and brought to life with dancing and song. For those who are not as familiar with this wonderful Mexican holiday,...
by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 23, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Tags: Class Ideas, Fall, October, Dia de los Muertos, Outdoor, All-Grades, Halloween, marigolds, paper flowers, Hispanic Heritage Month Time : 50 mins Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your normal spot. Ask students – “Has...
by lboudreault | Sep 28, 2020 | Blog Posts, Lesson Plan |
Maps are invaluable tools that help us navigate our world, connect us with neighbors, link us to our past, situate our stories, and inspire us. Maps can be spatial, temporal, linear, and three dimensional. They can be based on memory, they can be impressions, or they...
by lboudreault | Sep 23, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Vernal/Autumnal Equinox Tags: Class Ideas, Spring, Fall, All-Grades, Earth, Cycles Time : 30 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault, Kristin Adams Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in the usual place.As students if they know what the equinox is?Main LessonThe Fall Equinox is a...