An elementary Science lesson teaching students about volcanos and earthquakes. Students learn what causes a volcano and an earthquake, what they can look like and the damage they may cause.

Student worksheet to go with the lesson on thunderstorms and tornados. Besides identifying what makes a thunderstorm or tornado, students are asked about things they should or should not do in these types of storms.

These math fact worksheets synchronize with the order that the facts are taught in Grade 2 Saxon Math. It works well to give one or two of them as a homework page on the test day, since students have no other math papers to...

In this lesson plan, teach your students to sculpt a mouse from modeling clay. See the end of the lesson for a recipe for clay.

Grade Level: 1-3 Objectives Students will show a variety of textures by coloring pieces of paper on different surfaces. Students will follow instructions to make their texture squares into a paper “quilt.” Materials needed: -...

Yvonne offers a list of books to consider with your elementary students. Some of my favorite story time books for Grades 1-3: 1-5. Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie, Farmer Boy, By the Banks of Plum...

Grade Level: K-2 Objectives: Students will show their knowledge of cool and warm colors by dab painting a tree’s leaves with either the three warm colors or the three cool colors. Students will follow instructions to paint with...

A variety of simple games to play in the classroom to review math facts. These work best in lower elementary but some could be adapted for middle grades.

A sticker chart to record individual student progress with the math drill sheets.

Printable addition flashcards for individual practice. These can be printed double sided onto card stock and the answers will be on the back. Cut them out and they are ready for your students!

Printable subtraction flashcards for individual practice. These can be printed double sided onto card stock and the answers will be on the back. Cut them out and they are ready for your students!

The delights of young children--their energy and freshness--can also pose challenges in the classroom! Yvonne shares the delight she has experienced in teaching lower elementary, and offers ideas for guiding students through...

Yvonne offers practical suggestions for encouraging first- and second-grade students to adjust to the school atmosphere. The responsibility of keeping the learning experience positive belongs to the teacher, she says, more than...