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
Give your budding scientists a daily dose of fun with this resource book. Featuring science topics from plants and animals to heat and light energy, this wide-ranging book has interests for every student. Complete one activity per day or week to help your second grade students build a deeper understanding [more]
2nd Grade
112 pages
From Let's Get This Day Started: Science Gr 3
Help your third graders more deeply understand a range of scientific concepts with this resource book! Featuring topics such as life cycles, biomes, and laws of motion, this book is perfect for daily or weekly science practice. Use daily or weekly, with topics organized into themed units. 112 pages. [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
