Hi Teacher Friend, Halloween week is here — and if you’re looking for something fun, easy, and classroom-ready, I’ve got you covered with my most-loved Halloween activities! These tried-and-tested favorites are always a hit with students and teachers alike: 🧟♂️ How to Sneak a Monster into School A creative and hilarious how-to writing activity that gets students using procedural language in a fun, imaginative way. 🏚️ Haunted House Writing Activities Let your class design and describe their...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Teacher Friend, Want a science + writing lesson that feels effortless to teach? Try All About Turkeys and pair it with How to Catch a Turkey for a cross-curricular unit. Resources: All About Turkeys — informative writing + label-the-turkey pages. How to Catch a Turkey — STEM + procedural writing. Perfect for cooperative learning. Read my classroom-tested sequence and lesson flow here: Don’t forget your freebie for quick starters and spelling practice: Want lesson ideas? Check this blog...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Halloween week is hectic — but it doesn’t have to be. These no-prep bundles will rescue your lesson plans: 📚 October Activity Bundle – Halloween Writing Activities & Book Studies 🍲 Halloween Class Cookbook – Class Recipe Book 📚 On the blog: Halloween Procedure Writing Activities 🎁 Freebie: Halloween Spelling & Word Work Freebie Happy spooky writing,Little Learner Hub www.littlelearnerhub.com
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Teacher Friend, Thanksgiving planning doesn’t have to be stressful — I’ve pulled together simple, standards-aligned activities that kids love and teachers actually use. Highlights you’ll love: How to Catch a Turkey — STEM + procedural writing. Perfect for cooperative learning. Freebie: Fall word-building worksheet — great quick starter activity. 👉 Want lesson ideas? Check this blog post for classroom-ready activities and student samples: Quick win: download the freebie now and use it as a...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Need something new for the week before Halloween? Mix art, description, and writing for a double win. 🎨 Halloween Portrait Gallery & Character Description Writing Worksheets – Digital ✍️ Halloween Directed Drawing & Writing Activity – Draw & Write Worksheets 🕷️ All About Spiders – Informational Writing Prompts 💡 Add a little mystery with the Halloween Joke Code Breaker. 📚 On the blog: The Best Halloween Writing Activity to Try This Year 🎁 Freebie:Halloween Spelling & Word Work...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friend, If you’ve ever felt like your students are reading the words but not really understanding the story, you’re not alone! Teaching reading comprehension can be tricky — especially when you’re trying to make it meaningful and engaging. The good news? You can teach comprehension in a way that’s active, hands-on, and even fun. One of the most effective approaches is the Super Six Comprehension Strategies — a framework that helps young readers think deeply about what they read through six...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Ready for the ultimate October hook? Kids can’t resist monster-themed challenges. Pair procedural writing with STEM traps for instant engagement: 👹 How to Sneak a Monster Into School 🎣 How to Catch a Halloween Monster – Worksheets & Activity Bundle 🧙♀️ How to Catch a Witch 👻 How to Catch a Ghost …and more witches, mummies, vampires, werewolves and even Frankenstein here:Browse the full set » 📚 On the blog: 5 Super Fun Halloween Writing Activities 🎁 Freebie:Halloween Spelling & Word...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, October is made for procedural writing — think carving pumpkins, brewing potions, and growing plants. These activities turn writing into a hands-on adventure: 🎃 How to Make a Jack O’Lantern – How to Carve a Pumpkin 🌱 How to Grow a Pumpkin for Halloween 📔 Pumpkin Journal – Grow & Observe Pumpkins 💡 Grab the full Halloween Procedure Writing Bundle to cover all October how-to’s. 📚 On the blog: Halloween Procedure Writing Activities 🎁 Freebie:Halloween Spelling & Word Work Freebie Happy...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Whether your students are just starting phonics or you’re revisiting sounds mid-year, one of the most engaging ways to teach or reinforce phonics is with Phonics Headbands! Here’s how it works: introduce a sound, have your students create a crown for that sound, and then let them wear their crown around the classroom all day. It’s a playful, hands-on reminder of the sound, and you can even ask, “What sound is on your crown today?” as a quick, interactive check-in. Check out the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
