Fall is really a fun time of year! There are so many iconic items to incorporate into our lessons... apples, pumpkins, colored leaves, cooler weather, and Halloween and Thanksgiving to name a few. Our students tend to get pretty excited about these activities, but Halloween may be the most ... Read More about Low-Prep Halloween Activities for Fun and Learning!
Teacher Treat Tuesday_October 2021
October is upon us! We may be feeling the cold, but hopefully enjoying the wonderful changes in color! I just love autumn and getting cozy by the fire in the evenings! It's the perfect time of year to reflect and let things go! Many of you are probably struggling to find a routine ... Read More about Teacher Treat Tuesday_October 2021
Use Awesome Animal Posters to Engage Your Students
Are you studying animals? Looking for some fun classroom decor? Are you teaching science vocabulary? Want to further develop your students' speaking and listening skills? You can cover all of these bases with animal posters! benefits of using animal posters Of course, the most obvious use ... Read More about Use Awesome Animal Posters to Engage Your Students
Easy Halloween Activities
Fall is such a great time of year! On top of the beautiful foliage and crisp, cool weather, there are some very fun holidays too. All the excitement can sometimes make it hard for little ones to stay focused, so why not kill two birds with one stone and try some easy Halloween activities to have fun ... Read More about Easy Halloween Activities
Fun Activities to Practice Nouns!
Let's face it... nouns are not the most exciting things for your students to learn. But they definitely need to know and recognize them in their reading. So are there any ways to practice nouns in a fun, engaging way? Of course there are! And check out this earlier post about nouns. Let's ... Read More about Fun Activities to Practice Nouns!
Teacher Treat Tuesday_September 2021
September is upon us and the seasons will be changing soon! This is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year – I just love autumn colors! Classroom routines may still be a little different for some - teachers continue to face challenging times! So, welcome ... Read More about Teacher Treat Tuesday_September 2021
Fun Autumn Activities for Early Grades
Back to School is probably one of the busiest times of year for teachers. But once things have settled down, take time to enjoy the season with your kids with these fun autumn activities I've found! Also check out this post for more fall craft ideas! Have Fun with autumn activities There are ... Read More about Fun Autumn Activities for Early Grades
Fall Math and Writing Activities
Whenever we can use something that students are excited about to teach our lessons, everything seems to be easier. Try using some fall math and writing activities to build on your students' excitement about all the fun things that go on in the fall. And if you're looking for fall crafts, check out ... Read More about Fall Math and Writing Activities
Free Back To School QR Codes Quiz!
Have you considered giving your students a back to school quiz? It may seem like a strange thing to do at first glance, especially with young students. But it can be a fun way for kids to break the ice with each other and learn something about you as well! And when you combine that with QR codes ... Read More about Free Back To School QR Codes Quiz!
Fun Tips For Handwriting Practice
Handwriting practice is so important for young students. But for those who are having difficulties it can be a very frustrating endeavor. How can we help our students practice their handwriting without making them bored or frustrated? I've gathered some ideas together here for you. You might want to ... Read More about Fun Tips For Handwriting Practice
Fun Ideas for Back to School
Whether you're out of school for the summer or just winding down, I bet you're already thinking about back to school time! It's a relief to do some planning when you can actually take a breath. And that's a good thing, because your first week of school is so very important. That first week can ... Read More about Fun Ideas for Back to School
5 Quick Ideas for Classroom Organization
Classroom organization is one of those things that are very individual. What works for one person may not work for another. If a picture or idea that you see here resonates with you, it might be worth giving it a try. I've gathered five fun and easy ideas for ways to organize your classroom ... ... Read More about 5 Quick Ideas for Classroom Organization
Use Task Cards for Review and Engagement
I'm pretty sure you've heard about task cards, and you may have used them in your classroom. They're such a useful and versatile tool in just about any classroom and there's absolutely no wrong way to use them. I've put together a list of ideas for you to try. Not every idea will work in every ... Read More about Use Task Cards for Review and Engagement