Teaching using a thematic approach is a great way to cover a variety of topics related to the theme. Pick a theme from our selection of popular themes and topics and find links to a variety of resources that will help you to develop lessons that are challenging, exciting, and fun for students! We feature over forty teacher resources per thematic unit.

Alphabet- Features a number of great printables and ideas for teaching ABCs. Community Helpers- Offers a number of great ideas. Creative Writing- A number of very helpful lessons to curb writer's block. Following Directions - For Kindergarten through High School. Grammar- Offers a variety of tips and printables. Graphic Organizer Theme- What are graphic organizers and how do we use them? Great Authors - A look at the most influential authors. Handwriting- One stop for teaching handwriting. Harry Potter- Contains a number of useful resources on the series. Letters and Sounds- Great for reading and language extensions. Nursery Rhymes- All the classics! Owl's Journey- A helpful guide to use with the book Owl's Journey. Parts of Speech- All eight reviewed with an explosion of ideas, worksheets, and lessons. Phonics- Great for teaching novice readers. Presentations- Helpful tips for software and public speaking skills. Print Publishing- Great project ideas. Reading Comprehension - Helpful tips to get them reading. Rubrics- Rubrics make grading easier and clear for both teachers and students. Spelling- Spelling activities you may have not seen before. Study Skills - Help students to explorer how they learn best. Teacher Timesavers - We put together our best resources for speeding your day. The Wishful Penny- A helpful guide to use with the book The Wishful Penny. Types of Writing- We look at various forms of writing and offer lesson plans and worksheets to help. Vocabulary- Just about anything you could ever want or need for a vocabulary unit. Winter Olympics- In the spirit of the games. Wizard Of Oz- Useful sites to use with the book.