Free Valentine Candy Hearts math lesson! Students conduct a simple investigation to find out if all boxes of Valentine conversation hearts are the same.
Free Valentine Candy Hearts math lesson! Students conduct a simple investigation to find out if all boxes of Valentine conversation hearts are the same.
Free Paper Chain Connections Craftivity from Laura Candler. This holiday literacy activity is a fun way to teach kids how to make connections while reading!
Sometimes kids think Earth has unlimited resources and they don’t realize that only a small part of our planet is habitable. Edible Earth Rounds is
Have you heard about International Dot Day? It’s celebrated on September 15th, and it’s all about encouraging kids to discover how they can make a
School’s out and it’s time to celebrate! Here are a dozen fun and effective strategies to turn your students’ end-of-the-year energy into instructional success!
Most schools have some sort of award program at the end of the year to recognize students for achieving the Honor Roll, having perfect attendance,
Seasonal lessons are perfect for the weeks leading up to the winter holidays. Those days can be chaotic, so it’s important to plan lessons that
One of the things I miss most about not being in the classroom is the opportunity to teach kids about the joy of giving. I
Do you remember singing the silly campfire song about old Mother Leary who left a lantern in her shed? It goes like this: “Late one
Easter egg activities aren’t just for little ones! You can use colorful plastic eggs to jazz up any review activity using this Easter Egg Showdown
Are your students burned out from doing test review worksheets on their own? Buddy Test Prep will turn any multiple choice test prep worksheet into
I’m excited to be joining some of my favorite upper elementary teacher bloggers who have put together a Teacher’s Back to School Survival Guide with
Free Valentine Candy Hearts math lesson! Students conduct a simple investigation to find out if all boxes of Valentine conversation hearts are the same.
Free Paper Chain Connections Craftivity from Laura Candler. This holiday literacy activity is a fun way to teach kids how to make connections while reading!
Sometimes kids think Earth has unlimited resources and they don’t realize that only a small part of our planet is habitable. Edible Earth Rounds is a tasty activity you can use to demonstrate this concept, and it’s a great way to sneak in a fraction lesson, too! Each student will
Have you heard about International Dot Day? It’s celebrated on September 15th, and it’s all about encouraging kids to discover how they can make a difference. Why is it called “Dot Day”? To find out, read the book that inspired this special day! The Dot, written by Peter Reynolds, is
School’s out and it’s time to celebrate! Here are a dozen fun and effective strategies to turn your students’ end-of-the-year energy into instructional success!
Most schools have some sort of award program at the end of the year to recognize students for achieving the Honor Roll, having perfect attendance, or excelling in other areas. Most of my students received an award, but there were always some who didn’t receive anything at all. Typically these
Seasonal lessons are perfect for the weeks leading up to the winter holidays. Those days can be chaotic, so it’s important to plan lessons that are both meaningful and fun. Kids are more likely to stay on task when they are actively engaged in learning, and that’s definitely true in
One of the things I miss most about not being in the classroom is the opportunity to teach kids about the joy of giving. I want to share with you a wonderful activity that I did each year with my class, and I hope you’ll consider doing this with your
Do you remember singing the silly campfire song about old Mother Leary who left a lantern in her shed? It goes like this: “Late one night, when we were all in bed, Old Mother Leary left a lantern in the shed, And when the cow kicked it over, she winked
Easter egg activities aren’t just for little ones! You can use colorful plastic eggs to jazz up any review activity using this Easter Egg Showdown review game!
Are your students burned out from doing test review worksheets on their own? Buddy Test Prep will turn any multiple choice test prep worksheet into an engaging AND effective cooperative learning activity! Freebie includes step-by-step directions and a recordkeeping page for students.
I’m excited to be joining some of my favorite upper elementary teacher bloggers who have put together a Teacher’s Back to School Survival Guide with some of our best tips! Most schools have a handbook of guidelines and district policies, but have you ever thought of creating a handbook just
