It feels like we just started school, and already we're looking at October in the not-so-far distance.
October brings fall, Fire Safety Week, football, Columbus Day, and, of course, Halloween!
Brain research tells us if the children can make a connection with their learning, then learning will happen. I find most children can easily make a connection with special days and sports, which makes them more enthusiastic about learning! In face, I'm banking on their enthusiasm, and have plenty of resources to celebrate learning and building skills, in a fun way!
My latest baby is this one: October Morning Meeting Greeting Activities.
Teachers can project these questions as the children arrive in the morning in order to get them thinking about the day. These also can be used for daily writing prompts.
For a limited time, the above resource contains a free link to this Boom Learning Digital Resource: October General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Enrichment. These are great for your fast finishers and those who need a little something extra!
Here's a little something to maintain positive communication with parents: October Parent Communication Brochure
In an attempt to "fit in" more Science and Social Studies concepts, I've looked over my grade level College and Career Ready Science and Social Studies Standards, and found ways to squeeze these concepts into my day. Most of the work is done, all you have to do is print and go! I even have a S.T.E.M. activity with an October theme! Check out this resource here: Science and Social Studies Activities for October.
Check out this freebie sample here: Bats Informational Mini-Book
Here's a Columbus Day Informational booklet: I realize the whole Columbus thing is quite controversial, with good reason! I left my opinion out, and kept just the facts. Feel free to include your opinion when you present it. :)
Here's one to get them thinking and practicing reading skills: Christopher Columbus- Common Sense for Active Learners
It's fall in New England! There are so many beautiful changes here that make it one of my favorite seasons: warm days, crisp nights, football, and the beautiful fall colors on the trees. To make your life (and mine) easier, I've combined important concepts with fall ideas in these Fall No Prep Activities!
One of the best parts about Fall in New England? Football! I've got plenty of Football Resources! Just click the images for each link!
Here's a freebie from the set above: