If you can’t really be on the beach, you can bring the beach to your classroom. Set the mood with a Tropical Paradise Bulletin Board. Add a Surfing Set, a Giant Wall Surfboard, and some sea shells. Other options are the Teacher Created Tropical Tree with whimsical birds. The Trend Monkey Mischief Bulletin Board… Continue reading
Jungle classrooms are a fun way to welcome students to class, and they can be very quick and easy to organize, because there are lots of ready made decorations for jungle classrooms. You’ll have so much extra time and attention you can add a super fun welcoming touch like our… Continue reading
Hans Christian Andersen’s story of Thumbelina is the tale of a tiny girl, no bigger than her mother’s thumb, who grows in a flower from a magic seed. Her mother is delighted with her and she has a happy life until a toad comes and steals her away to serve… Continue reading
There are three obvious directions to go with the idea of rainbows: weather, colors, or the symbolism of rainbows as signs of good fortune. Rainbow colors classroom ideas Use rainbows to look at colors with a bright classroom theme: Rainbow of Possibilities Fadeless Rainbow bulletin board paper Garden Mama’s Waldorf… Continue reading
A country study can begin with location. Find Spain on a world map. What continent includes Spain? Can students identify any of Spain’s neighboring countries? Note how close Spain is to Africa — this has been important in the history of Spain. While you’re thinking about Spain’s location, you… Continue reading
Music is a uniquely human experience, and the music of different cultures provides a special way to get to know that culture. Grade Level: Middle School (6th-8th) Duration: 50 minutes Objective: Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of Spanish music. Students will be able to identify and describe different… Continue reading
