Pumpkin Science Experiments & STEM Challenges
After visiting the pumpkin farm (one of my favorite field trips!) and bringing back loads of pumpkins, I like to
Thanksgiving Roll & Cover Game Freebie
This is a simple to prepare, fun Thanksgiving game that practices numbers, subitizing, and addition. It can be played individually
Candy Corn Math & Literacy Activities
Young students love using candy corn to practice skills! Not only is it fun for them, but they enjoy getting
Bucket Filler Activities, Bulletin Board Idea, & Awards / Treats
Building a strong classroom community helps your students feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other. Being a teacher of
Domino Number Bonds Activity & Freebie
Here is a simple, fun way to practice number bonds in your math groups – use dominoes! Not only do
Ideas for Revving Up Sight Words Practice
Since sight words are so critical to reading success because they are used so often and can not easily be
No Prep December (Christmas) Literacy & Math
December is a super busy month! In addition to teaching our regular curriculum, we have to plan & practice for
Why and How to Teach Computer Coding to Primary Students
Why Teach Computer Coding? There is no way of denying it, we live in a digital world. Computers, smartphones, and
No Prep November Literacy & Math
Teachers never have enough time, especially in November! There’s parent teacher conferences, the post-Halloween sugar rush, Thanksgiving, etc. Since planning
Science & STEM Ideas for the Entire Year
I love incorporating science experiments and STEM challenges into my lessons! They are so engaging and meaningful for my students
Engaging Ways to Practice & Assess Alphabet Letters & Sounds
One of the first skills that I assess for my pre-k and kindergarten students is their letter knowledge. Some students
Candy Science Experiments & STEM Challenge
These science experiments are the perfect way to get rid of leftover Halloween candy or to just add something sweet
Apple Science Experiments & STEM Activities
Fall is one of my favorite seasons! I love the pretty fall leaves and the cooler “jeans & jacket” weather.
Growth Mindset Activity Based On “The Little Engine That Could”
When introducing or discussing growth mindset with young students I like to use the book The Little Engine that Could
Differentiated Fall Counting Practice Using Pic Collage & Seesaw
Two of my favorite apps for classroom use are Pic Collage (we use the Pic Kids version) and Seesaw. They
Fun Alphabet and Handwriting Practice
I wanted to share with you today some favorite and fun ideas for teaching the letters of the alphabet and
Motivational & Fun Addition & Subtraction Practice
After working on addition and subtraction with manipulatives, math talks & stories, I needed to find a fun way for
Christmas Silhouette Window Decorations
I love decorating my classroom windows with the look of stained glass for the holidays and the black contrast of
Christmas Student Gift Ideas & Gift Tags
We are planning ahead to Christmas (it will be here before you know it!) figuring out the theme for our
Five Kernels of Corn Legend Thanksgiving Craft
Every Thanksgiving I like to share the legend of the five kernels of corn with my students. Â If you are
How to Set Up a Meaningful and Fun Thanksgiving Math Center
I was looking for a way to make common core math standards practice more meaningful and fun for students and
Free Thanksgiving Student Gift Tags & Treat Bag Toppers
Our Thanksgiving party is one of my favorite school celebrations. It is a day filled with fun activities and culminates
How to Dye Pumpkin Seeds & Dyed Pumpkin Seeds Activities
Dyed pumpkin seeds make great manipulatives for learning and can also be used for fall art projects. I have tried
How to Make the Pumpkin Life Cycle Meaningful & Fun for Students
Grow Your Own Pumpkin and/or Use Real Photos Real life and hands-on experiences are some of the best ways to
Student Gift Ideas & Gift Tags for Positive Reinforcement, Testing, Motivation
Throughout the school year I like to surprise students with a little something extra special to recognize their hard work
Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom & Ideas for Student Birthday Gifts
I feel that it is important to do something at school for students’ birthdays. It is the one day out of the
How I Motivated Students to Learn Their Alphabet Letters with Reward Tags & Books
Let’s face it, learning 26 letters and their sounds can be a daunting task for young children. Even though at
Using the Sensory Bin for Thanksgiving Math and Literacy
I normally use our sensory bin/table for isolated learning experiences such as a dinosaur dig or digging for letter C
Teaching the Signs of the Fall, Autumn Season
Teaching the Signs of the Fall, Autumn Season Fall is one of the prettiest seasons here in the northeast and
Activities that Build Student Independence & Confidence (freebies included)
One of my biggest struggles as a teacher is finding ways to keep other students engaged and learning while I
Two Simple Apple Crafts for Developing Fine Motor Skills
Here are 2 simple apple crafts that help young students develop fine motor skills. They require students to cut with
Student Gift Ideas & Incentives for the Entire School Year
This post will give you a wide variety of inexpensive and fun student gift ideas for the entire school year
Capitalize on Students’ Natural Sorting Abilities to Enhance Their Learning
Young students have a natural desire to create order and make sense of the world around them. They naturally notice
Sun-Themed Math Learning Center Freebie
This is a fun, sun-themed learning center that I like to use at the end of the year for review.
Sun Suncatcher Craft & Free Patterns
I just love how bright & cheery these sun suncatchers make our room look! During the end of the school
Back to School, Open House, Meet the Teacher Student Gift Ideas & Gift Tags
I am posting some of my favorite back to school student gifts. I have found over the years that having