Bear Stays Up Revisited
This “Nothing Like A Good Book” (NLAGB) post is for Karma Wilson’s Bear Stays Up for Christmas. It has wonderful illustrations by Jane Chapman. There is “Nothing-L-A-G-B” read aloud and how it makes you feel. “Bear Stays Up for Christmas” revisited is for my pleasure. 🙂 It is one of my favorite holiday books to share with…
“No School, but why?”
“No school, but why?”, the kiddos asked in unison. “Veterans Day” is the second Monday in the month of November. It is a national holiday. We recognize the men and women who have chosen to join the Armed Forces to defend and represent our country. In celebration of Veterans Day, this post and offer is…
May Day is Lei Day: Free Packet 1
May Day is Lei Day: Free Activities! “May Day is Lei Day” is a most beloved tradition of Hawaiian culture. I’m excited to have you join me in the celebration. In real life the festival is May 1st and 2nd, but here at the iceberg we will celebrate the wonderful things about our 50th state…
Gretchen, Lights, Cameras, Action!!
Gretchen, Lights, Cameras, Action!! Gretchen Groundhog it’s your Day! All eyes will be on you! We need to know what clothes to wear for the next six week. Only you can tell us! What’s your prediction? This “Nothing Like A Good Book” (NLAGB) post is for Abby Levine’s Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day!. Nancy Cote is…
Sunshine or Clouds for Phil?
Will there be sunshine or clouds for Phil? Once again, it’s time to turn our attention to our favorite furry weather forecaster. Yep, our very special groundhog friend named Punxsutawney Phil. Where does Phil the Groundhog live? He lives in the state of Pennsylvania, which is one of the 50 states of the United States…
Comparing Dr. King’s childhood to my childhood
Comparing my childhood to Dr. Martin King’s childhood. Are they similar? In our initial class discussions of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, I found it hard, with some classes, to get pass just talking about the assassination. Then I realized I needed to provide opportunities for the kiddos to make deeper connections to him as a…
Sale at the Iceberg at TpT?
Yep, you’ve heard correctly, sale at the Iceberg at TpT! The sale is March 28th and the 29th at the Iceberg at TeachersPayTeachers. The entire shop is on SALE! 25% off EVERY PRODUCT!! Time to stock up!! The products include whole group lessons and workstation activities for ELAR, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Just Print…
Groundhog Phil, Long Sleeves or Short Sleeves?
January is flying by and it’s time to turn our attention to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and check in on Groundhog Phil. The most famous, in my opinion, groundhog in the world. I mean think about it, do people come from all over the world just to see if your shadow will tell them if they’ll be…
Veterans Day: Once a Marine, Always a Marine
Happy Veterans Day! Semper Fi! I feel as though I can speak that phrase whole-heartedly! I might be up in age, but I will always and forevermore be a child of a career Marine (Yep, 20 years from Enlisted to Officer!). The sense of duty to complete a task to the best of your abilities…
