Has Spring Really Sprung?

Earlier this week, I packed the winter clothes away and changed the linens from flannel to cotton. Then, a snowstorm took ahold of Saskatchewan. Icy roads, closed highways, and the reappearance of heavy sweaters. 

But, the sun is shining today and it looks like a second spring may be coming! While I was sequestered inside my cozy home, I worked on April events - weather series, National Poetry Month, and spring. Let's take a look!

April is National Poetry Month! Dive into poetry with these resources! 

The print and digital Poetry resource introduces students to poetry through lesson slides, memorable poems, discussion questions, opportunities to play with words and literary devices, and comprehension questions. Even better, each lesson slide set has activities! The printable booklet has a worksheet for each lesson! 

Need a complete reading unit focused on poetry? The Poetry unit reading resource on the right has EVERYTHING needed to teach students about the style, the rhythm, and the language of poetry. Included are 12 lesson plans complete with anchor charts, poems, comprehension activities, anchor charts, and response prompts.

Reading Poems Elements & Types of Poetry Lesson Slides, Activities, & Worksheets

$9.00

Poetry Unit, Types & Elements of Poetry Anchor Charts, Activities, & Worksheets

$7.00

The spring weather that usually accompanies April is perfect for studying weather. What causes thunder and lightning? How do different clouds form? What makes a tornado twist? Have your budding meteorologists discover the answers to these questions and more! 

Explore my science resource series, Weather, in which students explore what causes the weather they experience every day. The first resource, Types of Clouds, is ready for purchase. The second resource, Weather Instruments, will be available this week! Each resource has lesson slides, interactive activities, and a printable student worksheet booklet.

Types of Clouds and Weather Activities, Worksheets, and Digital Resource

$4.99

 
That is all for now!

Have a great week!

Picture Books to Celebrate Earth Day

Calling all picture book readers with a passion for the environment and an appreciation for the great outdoors! Earth Day is on April 22nd,  and you do not need a green thumb to make a special home for these books in your classroom. I have put together a list of my favourite Earth Day books! 

Each of these books helps your students celebrate the beauty of this planet and all the creatures who inhabit it while learning how we can nurture and protect it for generations to come. After all, we are all just spinning through space on this big blue planet together, so let’s show it love and care this Earth Day (and every day)!

My Friend Earth

This beautiful celebration of the natural world is also a timely rallying cry for positive action for saving Planet Earth.

What a Waste  

In this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad and the incredibly innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. 

Wangari's Trees of Peace

This picture book is based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. 

  

Luna & Me 

This is the story of Julia Butterfly Hill and Luna, the redwood tree she lived in for two years, never once coming down. That is, not until Luna's future was safe.

The Tree Lady

Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens.

Thank You, Earth 

Through stunning photographs and a poetic text structured as a simple thank-you note to Earth, this nonfiction picture book is a stunning exploration of the beauty and complexity of the world around us. 

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Earth Day

In April, it’s starting to feel like springtime, as the chill of winter is leaving and temperatures are warming up. Although it is still cool in the night in Saskatchewan, the amount of daily sunshine hours is on the rise. Nice, sunny walks and the return of the birds are particular delights of April. While I dream of long, sunny days at the lake, let's focus on another nature delight of April - Earth Day! 

Are you ready for Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. To help you and your students celebrate, check out my Earth Day resource. It has informational slides, 3 student readers, an Earth Day flip book, an Earth craft, and activities. Students will learn about climate change, plastic pollution and other global concerns, and ways to help the planet. Everything is planned - your lesson is prepared and the activities are ready to be distributed.

Earth Day 2024 Lesson Slides, Reading Passages, Writing Activities and Craft

$4.00

Solar Eclipse

Happy spring, dear friends! The beauty and energy of springtime can finally be found in Saskatchewan. The snow is quickly melting, the sun is shining, and we are now able to take walks in the fresh breeze without cumbersome toques and mittens. 

Does the freshness and vitality of spring invigorate you as well? Here at Eclectech Educator, we are busy planning for April events, including the solar eclipse, Earth Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Poetry Month.

Mark your calendars and prepare to witness a celestial event of awe-inspiring beauty – the April 8th Solar Eclipse! On this magical day, the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun, casting its shadow upon our planet and momentarily dimming the sun's brilliant rays. 

To help your students understand this celestial event, check out my NEW resource! The Solar Eclipse 2004 resource includes an informational slide presentation, a student reader, comprehension questions, a flip book, and a craft. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

 ⭐ Information Slide Set - The slides describe how a solar eclipse occurs, the types of eclipses, photos, and safety during an eclipse. 

 ⭐ Student Reader - A three-page reader for students to read about solar eclipses. 

 ⭐ Comprehension Questions - Worksheets for students to complete after reading. 

 ⭐ Activity - Students answer the prompts in this five-page flip book to show their learnings about solar eclipses. 

 ⭐ Craft - A craft for students to make and then model what happens during a solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2024 Information Slides, Student Reader, Activities, and Craft

$4.00

Spring is a time of growth, renewal, and endless inspiration - and the Eclectech Educator store is embracing it! Each resource in my Reading Skills and Strategies series is undergoing a major refresh. Each features five center activities, a student print recording booklet, and an answer key. Take a look at some of the updated resources!

Fact and Opinion Reading Skill Activities, Centers, Task Cards, and Worksheets

$3.50

Author's Purpose Activities, Anchor Charts, Centers, Task Cards, and Worksheets

$3.50

Finding Theme Activities, Anchor Charts, Centers, Worksheets, and Task Cards

$3.50