Morning work templates can be a life-saver! And I'm not just saying that! I know how foggy and sleepy I can be in the wee hours of the morning. I'm sure a lot of our kiddos feel the same way. Sometimes it's hard to get revved up and moving even when you know you have a lot of work to do. This is ... Read More about Morning Work Templates for All Seasons
End of Year Awards and Recognition Ideas!
You get to school one day and find the end of year checklist in your mailbox. That makes it official! It's almost time to wrap up another school year! It's common to celebrate students and recognize achievements at this time and is a fun way to bring closure to the year. Besides being fun, ... Read More about End of Year Awards and Recognition Ideas!
Teach Fine Motor Skills With Three Fun Activities
Fine motor skills are absolutely necessary for students in order to perform tasks such as pick up and write with a pencil, cut with scissors, moving objects with their fingers, or tying their shoes. Yet these skills have a wide range of ages and development in our students. Also read this earlier ... Read More about Teach Fine Motor Skills With Three Fun Activities
Teach Compound Words With a Free Resource!
If you're looking for some fun ideas to teach compound words, keep reading! And you'll also find a free resource that your students will enjoy. Teaching this topic can really be fun because there are so many different types of activities that you can do. It's easy to incorporate different ... Read More about Teach Compound Words With a Free Resource!
Tips for Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
Critical thinking skills are critical to our students' success throughout their school career and beyond. The ability to make connections, solve problems, think in creative ways, and apply what they've learned to new situations will take their learning beyond memorization and allow them to truly ... Read More about Tips for Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
Teacher Treat Tuesday_April 2021
I can’t tell you how happy I am that April has arrived! Everything in the garden is budding and lambs are frolicking in the fields - what's not to love?! So far, we've had a mini heatwave, followed by hail and snow! Welcome to Teacher Treat Tuesday_April 2021! April is another busy month! ... Read More about Teacher Treat Tuesday_April 2021
Three Ideas for Teaching Plant Life Cycles
When we begin to get that "spring-y" feeling... it's time to teach about plant life cycles! Soon we'll be starting to see little green shoots pushing up through the soil ... what better time to start teaching young students about plants? Read my other post about teaching plants in the ... Read More about Three Ideas for Teaching Plant Life Cycles
Teach Math Patterns With a Fun Interactive Game!
Being able to identify math patterns is a basic, necessary skill for all students. Teaching this skill should start in early grades, as number patterns will increase in complexity as they advance in grade levels. Click here if you'd like to read more ideas for teaching math. why teach math ... Read More about Teach Math Patterns With a Fun Interactive Game!
Fun St. Patrick’s Day Writing Activities
Spring is finally around the corner! Celebrate the season with these fun St. Patrick's Day writing activities! Is March the longest month, or is it just me? The worst of winter is pretty much behind us but everyone can sure use a pick-me-up. It's the perfect excuse to have a little lighthearted ... Read More about Fun St. Patrick’s Day Writing Activities
Teacher Treat Tuesday_March 2021
I can’t tell you how happy I am that March has arrived – it always signals to me that spring will shortly be with us – absolutely my favorite season of the year! Rebirth – no more words necessary here! So, welcome to Teacher Treat Tuesday_March 2021! March is another busy month! ... Read More about Teacher Treat Tuesday_March 2021
Three Benefits of March Writing Prompts
Coming up with March writing prompts can be tough sometimes. In many areas winter still hasn't released its grip and spring seems to be nowhere in sight. What's needed is some inspiration! Benefits of using march writing prompts You may feel that by this point in the school year you really ... Read More about Three Benefits of March Writing Prompts
Weather Activities – Fun Science and Math Resources
Doing weather activities with your students can be a great way to get them interested in science and meteorology. After all, weather affects all of us everyday in so many ways. Weather is something that kids can easily see and experience, making it very easy to keep their interest. Young ... Read More about Weather Activities – Fun Science and Math Resources
Five Fun Valentine’s Day Activities
Valentine's Day activities come at the perfect time. It's early February, and if you live in the Northern Hemisphere you may still be in the depths of winter. Or perhaps spring starts to make an appearance at this time of year but it's still mucky and damp out. Either way, any excuse for a ... Read More about Five Fun Valentine’s Day Activities