Happy March! I really love teaching in March. Maybe it's leaving winter behind? The welcome of spring and warmer weather? The feeling that summer isn't too far off? For whatever reason, I always feel energized with the kids during March.
Maybe it's the fun Leprechaun Traps the kids make at home and the anticipation of bringing them in to catch a pesky Leprechaun? Feel free to grab freebie and use...
(Here's a video of our traps and what happened when we put them out....FUN!!!)
I had kids pick one or the other. Most picked the lion. Next year, I'll have them make both so I have lots to decorate with and they'll have a matching pair to bring home. They'll do two goals, too. I have 25 goals to pick from in the product so that won't be a problem.
March means it's time to pull out some March-themed math games. This year, I added this freebie for a St. Patrick's Day theme . It's super easy to play! Perfect for K-2.
We always do a quick craft or two for spring to refresh the classroom, too. Usually it's this:
But this year, as part of my Monthly Goal Product series, I made these instead. Kids tucked a goal for March underneath. The best part? These are so easy that from start to finish was 15 minutes for most kids...including the goal writing!
Of course we kicked off the month with Read Across America. My kiddos enjoyed making a headband to wear. Isn't it cute?
Here are my March Crowns / headbands if you want to take a peek:
But my favorite activity so far in March? One I just started to implement last week and I'm sure I'll do for years to come EVERY DAY in my classroom! Yep! EVERY DAY.
What is it? Stay-tuned! That will be my next post later this week. It's late and I've gotta get some sleep!
Thanks for reading!
