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
Christmas Cards with Student Photos for Distance Learning or the Classroom
With so many of us going back to full virtual learning for the holidays, I needed to create a way
Add Movement, Brain Breaks to Your Lessons and Improve Learning
As we enter the school year in either a classroom setting or a virtual classroom, one of the many concerns
How to Set Up an Escape Room for Younger Students
I did my first escape room this year with my family and had such a fun time that I immediately
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
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
Fun Christmas Classroom Games
These are some of my favorite classroom games that can be played during your classroom Christmas party or anytime prior
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
Christmas Silhouette Window Decorations
I love decorating my classroom windows with the look of stained glass for the holidays and the black contrast of
Snow Science Experiments
We got our first real snowfalls of the year this past week. Young students get so excited about snow, so
Water Cycle, Rain Cycle Science Experiments and Craftivity
Let’s Learn About the Water Cycle! 3 Simple Water Cycle Experiments & a Craftivity April is the perfect month to
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
Differentiated Pumpkin Patch Counting & Skip Counting Practice
Pumpkin patches are so much fun! The games, the food, the learning. Yep, I said learning. There are so many
How to Set Up a Fun, Fall Themed Escape Room for Kindergarten – First Grade
I started creating escape rooms for kindergarten a few years ago after doing a few with my family and having
How to Use & Organize Centers in the Kindergarten Classroom Plus Free Center Labels
What is a Center? If you have never set up centers in your classroom, it can feel like an overwhelming
Differentiated & Engaging Apple Themed Learning Activities, Centers
Almost September already! Can you believe that September is almost here? I can almost feel the change in the weather
How to Welcome Students Back to School in 2021 Ideas for the First Weeks of School
This is going to be a very unique and challenging back to school for many teachers. The pandemic and the
Life Cycle (Butterfly, Frog, Chicken, Plant) Teaching Ideas Plus Free Downloads
Teaching young children about life cycles helps them better understand nature and the world around them. They can start to
Cybersecurity Hygiene Practices for Your Elementary Online Classroom
This is a guest blog post by Dahlia Anderson. As teachers, parents, and guardians, the responsibility of ensuring cybersecurity in
How to Set Up a Fun St. Patrick’s Day Escape Room for Young Students
If you haven’t tried an escape room with your students yet, St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect opportunity! That tricky
St. Patrick’s Day Coding Activities (Unplugged & Digital) for Digital Learning Day
Technology is playing a much bigger role in education and the world today, especially since the spring of 2020, and