Scientific classificationKingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:ChordataClass:AvesOrder:GruiformesFamily:GruidaeGenus:AntigoneBinomial NameAntigone canadensis Whether stepping singly across a wet meadow or filling the sky by the hundreds and thousands, Sandhill Cranes have an elegance that draws attention. These tall, gray-bodied, crimson-capped birds breed in open wetlands, fields, and prairies across North America. They group together in great numbers, filling the air with distinctive rolling… Continue reading The Sandhill Crane
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Add some Spring Themed Lessons!
Spring officially arrived March 20th and depending on where you live, it still could be a few more weeks before the signs begin to appear. Here in the Denver area, it's 'spring' one moment and snowing the next (giggle)! Whether you are visibly seeing the signs of spring or not, I want to share resources… Continue reading Add some Spring Themed Lessons!
Hop on over to get your Easter Resources!
To help you get ready, I wanted to share with you some great My Teaching Library resources designed just for the holiday. The first category I'll share are considered neutral / non-religious (meaning their graphics will contain bunnies, chicks, eggs, etc.). The second category I'll share are religious (meaning they will include graphics related to… Continue reading Hop on over to get your Easter Resources!
St. Patrick’s Day Savings on Educational Resources!
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Easter Story Resources!
What is the Easter Story? On Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate what is arguably the most important event in all of human history: Jesus rising from the dead. All of Christianity and all eternity hinges on the truth of the resurrection. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then our faith is lacking… Continue reading Easter Story Resources!
Top Picks for March Lessons!
Here are My Teaching Library's Educational Top Picks for March These first top picks are resources that can be used througout the month and have a March (St. Patrick's Day) flare... March: PreK-Kindergarten March Activities for Preschool – PreKMarch Math for KindergartenAlphabet Flash CardsMarch Math Counters and MatsShamrock Math for Early ElementarySt. Patrick’s Day Coloring… Continue reading Top Picks for March Lessons!
Free Phonics Posters
For a limited time only, get these 10 phonics posters showing long and short vowel sounds for free! Simply go to: https://myteachinglibrary.com/product/vowel-sounds-poster-set/, and at checkout use the code: freeposters This offer expires: Feb. 28th, 2021 Looking for additional phonics resources for the classroom? Check out these amazing products: Phonics Posters | Vowels 2 CVC -ad… Continue reading Free Phonics Posters
Pride and Prejudice – Why Teach this Novel?
Brief story overview: Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet’s five unmarried daughters after the arrival of the rich and eligible Mr Bingley, and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, in their village. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter,… Continue reading Pride and Prejudice – Why Teach this Novel?
Caribou or Reindeer? Learn about these majestic Arctic Animals!
Caribou or Reindeer? The Caribou is a wild species of deer often called reindeer when domesticated. They are found in the arctic tundra regions of North America, Asia, Northern Europe, Alaska and Greenland. Caribou can also be seen in sub arctic boreal forests during migration where they take refuge in windy coastal areas from flies… Continue reading Caribou or Reindeer? Learn about these majestic Arctic Animals!
Let’s Learn about the Arctic Wolf!
The Arctic wolf also known as the white wolf and the polar wolf! Where does it live? What does it look like? What does it eat? Keep reading to find out the answers to these questions and more! General Appearance and Behavior An adult Arctic wolf can weigh between 70 and 125 pounds. A 70-pound… Continue reading Let’s Learn about the Arctic Wolf!