Happy February! When I replace my calendar pieces at the end of the month and see it’s February, I immediate think of Valentine’s Day. It’s a sweet holiday that many students enjoy. If you are looking for Valentine’s Day activities for elementary students in your classroom, then you found the
Woohoo! You’ve almost reached the 100th day of school, which means you are more than halfway through the school year. Celebrating the 100th day of school is a fun way to engage your elementary students in their learning. Check out the 100th day of school activities below, which include read
In an ironic twist, this post is about books about cold and snow and I am currently enjoying sunny and warm temps in the low 80s in Florida. Oh well! Like gingerbread activities, snowmen activities are great for the month of December because it offers non-denominational seasonal fun. A snowman-theme
I always regret the snow days we get when June rolls around, but they sure do feel good when you are home in your jammies on a cold winter day. If you teach in the south, then you probably don’t know this feeling. But for those of you who live
I made these free Super Bowl classroom activities the last time the Patriots were Super Bowl bound. That didn’t end well for us New Englanders. But, there is another big game coming up next weekend and I have a fun writing project and craft for you. And you don’t even
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? I set a few goals for the New Year because I always love a fresh start, but I’ve learned from experience to make them small and achievable. Plus, as a teacher I always view the “real” New Year to be at the start
Before I get into sharing lots of teacher binder ideas, let’s pause for a second. If you are reading this, you are likely thinking about… Back. to. school. Three little words that elicit some pretty strong reactions. When kids hear them they groan. When parents hear them they cheer wildly.
When we are about halfway through January, I am totally over winter. I’m tired of the cold. I’m tired of the snow. This winter writing project and bulletin board idea is a great way to put the spark back into your teaching. Students love completing this writing project and craft, and you’ll
Top of the morning to ya! If you are looking for St. Patrick’s Day activities for elementary students, then you’ve found the right place! Read below for some ideas and resources to get you inspired for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in your classroom. 20+ St. Patrick’s Day Activities and Ideas
If you are looking for olympic games activities for students at the elementary level, then you found the right place! This post includes resource recommendations, lesson ideas, craft inspiration, and more. The Winter Olympics will be starting soon, so now is the time to start prepping. This is a great
Oh my gosh it’s January 1st! That means I’m supposed to go back to school tomorrow. I say “supposed to” because there’s a storm a brewin’ and my trusty online snow day calculator has informed me that there is a 99% chance that school will be cancelled. I hope not!
Teaching elapsed time can be very difficult. It is a hard concept for elementary students to grasp. In all honesty, it can be one of the more challenging math skills to teach. Spending nine years teaching third grade gave me ample opportunity to experiment with different methods of teaching elapsed time.
