Christmas Paper Chain Connections Craftivity

…use this activity just before the holidays and have students create paper chains to decorate their Christmas trees, or you can do the activity at another time during the year…

Mitten Science: Questions to Explore

…students; most elementary children think that if they perform an experiment one time, the results are “proof” that their hypothesis is correct. However, scientists don’t draw conclusions based on a…

Studying with a Buddy Makes Test Prep Fun!

…definitely produced results! You can download this free resource from my TpT store during the spring, or from my subscriber freebies page any time of the year. For the Buddy…

Hands-on Geometry – Part I

…of a shape is sometimes tricky for the students. Especially when most of the time the work the students are doing is from a text book. In an effort to…

Try This When Kids Are Absent!

…it’s usually not their fault for being absent, it’s one more management task to add to my already full load. Let’s not even mention the times I’ve had to do…

Class Auctions and a Classroom Economy Freebie

April is Financial Literacy Month, so it’s a perfect time to introduce a classroom economy system. This program makes a great reward system and teaches students how to manage money….

Move to Learn in Science!

…my Water Cycle Task Cards Bundle on TpT. This product includes includes 32 task cards, a sorting activity, and a quiz. Your kids will master these concepts in no time!…

Green Court Claims Freebie

…the packet. The first time I shared Green Court Claims, it was completely untested in the classroom. The only reason I shared it without testing it was because Earth Day…

School Sticks for Summer Fun!

…their skills sharp over the summmer. Honestly though, they are just plain boring and unrewarding to work on during the summer. I’ve spent some time pondering on what I am…