Read Across America’s big celebration of National Reading Month in March is a great opportunity to focus on igniting students interest in reading. Share new genres, authors, and topics with students through high-quality literature to get students excited about reading. There are tons of ideas out there for celebrating Read
If you are an elementary teacher looking for animals in winter activities for elementary students, then you found the right place! This post shares read aloud recommendations and literacy activities. Learn all about them below! Animals in Winter Activities Take a peek at the animals in winter read alouds and
It’s February, which means Presidents Day is upon us! These Presidents Day activities for elementary students are a great way to celebrate this federal holiday in your classroom. Learn more about this holiday and get helpful resource recommendations below so you’ll have what you need to celebrate this holiday with
If you are an elementary teacher looking for teeth activities for kids to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, then you found the right place! It’s one of our favorite February teaching topics! This post includes book and resource recommendations for elementary teachers who work with students in 1st, 2nd,
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
