EXPLORE THE POPULAR TOPICS BELOW OR

Search

THE BLOG

We are proud to be one of the original teaching blogs! We’ve created an amazing library of articles filled with tried and true teaching tips and ideas that will help to make your job as an elementary classroom teacher easier and more enjoyable.

THESE BLOG POSTS ARE CURRENTLY TRENDING

August teaching ideas

Teaching in August: Lesson Plan Ideas for Elementary Teachers

The Wish Tree book cover

The Wish Tree Activities and Lesson Plans for 2025

Thank You, Mr. Falker book cover

Thank You, Mr. Falker Activities and Lesson Plans for 2025

Salt in His Shoes book cover

Salt in His Shoes Activities and Lesson Plans for 2025

How to Teach Character Traits to Elementary Students in 2025

If I Were President book cover

If I Were President Activities and Lesson Plans for 2025

MOST RECENT BLOG POSTS

June math activities

June Math Worksheets for Elementary Students in 2025

These June math activities are part of my 1st-5th Grade Spiral Review Math Collection. Spiral review activities are all about keeping what students learn fresh throughout the year. Imagine you introduce a new math concept. Instead of moving on and possibly forgetting it later, spiral learning means students keep practicing

Read More »
Jelly Bean Math Activities

Jelly Bean Graphing Activities for Elementary Students – 2025

These jelly bean math activities are perfect for 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade students. Students practice counting, graphing, comparing, estimating, sorting, and other math skills using guided worksheets and jelly bean manipulatives. It’s such a great hands-on way to practice these skills! Whether you’re planning a spring celebration,

Read More »
field trip activities

Field Trip Activities for Elementary Students in 2025

Field trips are one of the most exciting parts of the school year! They offer students a chance to explore new environments and engage with hands-on learning outside of the classroom. As teachers, we know that field trips are a valuable opportunity to enrich your lessons and create unforgettable experiences.

Read More »
June writing prompts

June Writing Prompts for Elementary Students in 2025

Monthly writing prompts, like these June writing prompts, are a highly effective way to engage your students and motivate them to practice their writing skills. This June journal prompts resource includes topics that are relevant to what students are experiencing in real time, so they are interested in exploring the

Read More »
end of the year gift ideas

End of Year Student Gifts for Elementary Teachers – 2025

A thoughtful and meaningful gift that students can give their families to celebrate the end of the school year is a set of family dinner conversation starters. These prompts encourage families to engage in thoughtful discussions around their dinner table. Sharing stories, experiences, and thoughts bring families closer together and

Read More »
candy hearts math activity

Candy Hearts Graphing Activity for Elementary Students

Are you looking for a fun Valentine’s Day math activity? This Candy Hearts Math Activity Packet is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your elementary students while practicing important math skills. With a hands-on approach, students engage in a variety of candy hearts activities that makes learning graphing,

Read More »
What My Teacher Does in the Summer project

Summer Writing Prompt Project for Elementary Students

Are you looking for a fun writing activity that captures students’ attention before they head off for summer vacation? This Teacher on Vacation Summer Writing Project fully immerses students in writing at a time of year when that can feel nearly impossible. This project ignites students’ imaginations as they craft

Read More »
Mother's Day gift ideas

Mother’s Day Gift for Students to Make – 2025

A thoughtful and meaningful gift that students can give their mother’s to celebrate Mother’s day is a set of Mother’s day Dinner Conversation Starters. These prompts encourage families to engage in thoughtful discussions around their dinner table. Sharing stories, experiences, and thoughts bring families closer together and help facilitate in-depth

Read More »
May spiral review activities

May Math Activities for Elementary Students in 2025

These May math activities are part of my 1st-5th Grade Spiral Review Math Collection. Spiral review activities are all about keeping what students learn fresh throughout the year. Imagine you introduce a new math concept. Instead of moving on and possibly forgetting it later, spiral learning means students keep practicing

Read More »

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO EVERYTHING IN OUR STORE?

or

GET WEEKLY FREEBIES

Join the 150,000+ elementary teachers who receive free resources from us each week.