Category: Seasonal

Pumpkin Predictions is a perfect fall-themed activity for upper elementary students because it’s not a Halloween activity, but it seems like one. The lesson is

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Favorite Read Alouds for November

November is a great month for reading aloud! Here are a few of my favorite books for Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day. These short picture books

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For the first few weeks after a school year ends, it’s hard to forget about your class and think ahead to the coming school year.

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Pay It Forward and Make Someone’s Day!

Did you know that Pay It Forward Day is celebrated in April each year? This year it’s on April 28th, and I decided to put

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Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun?

Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun? Here’s a fun FREE printable for St. Patrick’s Day or Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March 2nd. Students fill up

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This post is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and Sparky.org. October is National Fire Prevention Month, and Fire Prevention Week starts on October

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Category: Seasonal

Pumpkin Predictions Measurement Fun!

Pumpkin Predictions is a perfect fall-themed activity for upper elementary students because it’s not a Halloween activity, but it seems like one. The lesson is actually a great math review since it involves estimation and hands-on measurement. The activity is designed as cooperative learning lesson that requires students to work

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Favorite Read Alouds for November

Favorite Read Alouds for November

November is a great month for reading aloud! Here are a few of my favorite books for Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day. These short picture books are perfect for upper elementary students and work well with many fall-related activities. If you need ready-to-use lessons, activities, and printables to go with these

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Make Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Work for You!

For the first few weeks after a school year ends, it’s hard to forget about your class and think ahead to the coming school year. But after a few weeks with plenty of time to relax and de-stress, your thoughts began to turn to next year’s class. What will your

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Pay It Forward and Make Someone’s Day!

Pay It Forward and Make Someone’s Day!

Did you know that Pay It Forward Day is celebrated in April each year? This year it’s on April 28th, and I decided to put together a little freebie in honor of this special day! To begin the activity, discuss the meaning of “pay it forward” as described at the

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Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun?

Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun?

Are You as Lucky as a Leprechaun? Here’s a fun FREE printable for St. Patrick’s Day or Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March 2nd. Students fill up the pot of gold by writing 10 things that make them feel lucky.

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Teaching Fire Safety: Free Resources to Spark Learning

This post is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and Sparky.org. October is National Fire Prevention Month, and Fire Prevention Week starts on October 9th which is right around the corner. What lessons and activities do you have planned for this very important week? If you’re a K-2 teacher,

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