April is National Poetry Month, and it is the time for International Children's Books Day (April 2). This spring month is also home to many holidays dedicated to celebrating and promoting the preservation of Earth and its many inhabitants. Here are just a few April days that do just that: National Zoo Lovers Day (April 8), National Dolphin Day (April 14), Save the Elephant Day (April 16), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 24), and Audubon Day (April 26).
From Rigorous Reading: An In-Depth Guide for Any Picture Book Gr 2-4
Use this customizable resource to help students dig deeper into the three modes—text, visual images, and design—picture books use to convey meaning and create a unique reading experience. This guide is organized by literary and visual elements. Each section includes teacher instructions that provide activity overviews, a quick guide that [more]
2nd - 4th Grades
128 pages
From Let's Get This Day Started: Science Gr 2
Start your day off right with quick, high-interest activities that provide students with purposeful and accessible science content. Designed to be flexible enough for daily or weekly use, choose from various topics organized into themed units. This resource is a quick and easy way to enhance students' understanding of science [more]
2nd Grade
112 pages
From Let's Get This Day Started: Science Gr 3
Start your day off right with quick, high-interest activities that provide students with purposeful and accessible science content. Designed to be flexible enough for daily or weekly use, choose from various topics organized into themed units. This resource is a quick and easy way to enhance students' understanding of science [more]
3rd Grade
112 pages
From Activities for Unusual Holidays: Celebrating 38 Special Days in 38 Different Ways (Gr. 2–3)
The activities in this book are low prep and rarely require more than everyday school supplies. Each day has an information page and an activity page for students to complete. Background information for each holiday is included so that teachers won't have to do any additional research. The activities develop [more]
2nd - 3rd Grades
80 pages
