How & Why to Set Up a Classroom Hydration Station + Tips & Ideas for Teachers
Looking for hydration station ideas for your classroom? Discover easy setup tips and routines that help young students build healthy hydration habits.
SEASONAL BLOG POSTS
SEASONAL BLOG POSTS
Sweet Summer Bulletin Board Idea for End of the Year or Back to School
This craft and writing combo gives your students the chance to share what they’re looking forward to this summer or what they’ve enjoyed if you’re doing it at the beginning of the school year or wrapping up summer school. Best of all, it’s simple enough for little learners to complete with just a few materials.
Easy Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas That Teachers Actually Love
Looking for meaningful teacher appreciation gift ideas? Find thoughtful gift suggestions for teachers, staff, and volunteers—plus creative, printable gift tags to that can be easily personalized to save time and add a personal touch.
Easter Jelly Bean Math Activities, Easter Egg Math Craftivity
Make Easter math fun with these engaging jelly bean math activities! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, these hands-on Easter math craftivity activities help students practice counting, comparing numbers, addition, and graphing in a playful way. Students decorate Easter eggs with jelly beans and complete fun math activities!
Easy & Fun April Fool’s Day Jokes for Teachers in the Elementary Classroom
Looking for easy and fun April Fool’s Day pranks for your elementary classroom? These harmless, low-prep jokes will have your young students laughing all day! Try the hilarious Loof Lirpa bird hunt, the classic Brown E’s trick, or a silent lesson prank. Perfect for kindergarten and elementary teachers!
March In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb Crafts, Bulletin Board, & Weather Activities
Engage young learners with fun March lion and lamb crafts, bulletin board ideas, and weather activities! Track lion and lamb days, sort weather types, sing a catchy weather song, and create adorable writing crafts to explore the classic saying, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb.” Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade!
Valentine’s Day Bulletin Board Crafts with Writing Prompts
Create a heartwarming and engaging Valentine’s Day classroom display with these adorable bulletin board crafts and writing prompts! Perfect for celebrating love, kindness, and creativity, these hands-on projects help students express themselves, build writing skills, and take pride in their work. In this post, discover three easy-to-make Valentine’s crafts that double as meaningful student-created bulletin boards—perfect for your classroom, hallway, or door!
Animal Adaptations and Migration Activities, Crafts, and Videos for Your Animals in Winter Unit
Explore fun and engaging activities for teaching animal adaptations and migration in your animals in winter unit! From hands-on sorting games to creative Arctic animal and monarch butterfly crafts, this post offers ideas for reinforcing key concepts through crafts, bulletin boards, interactive maps, and more. Plus, discover videos and printables to make learning about how animals survive the winter exciting and meaningful for young students!
Veterans Day Crafts, Cards, Bulletin Board, Book, & Video Suggestions
Introduce preschool, kindergarten, first grade students to the importance of Veterans Day with hands-on crafts, cards, and a bulletin board display that show appreciation for veterans in a meaningful, memorable way. This post includes ready-to-use medal and poppy crafts, bulletin board ideas, and book and video recommendations to help children understand and celebrate Veterans Day. With easy-to-follow instructions, printable patterns, and optional personalization ideas, these activities are ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms to teach respect and gratitude. Perfect for fostering a deeper understanding of the holiday through creative expression.
Grandparents’ Day Crafts & Gifts with an Apple Theme
Discover creative Grandparents’ Day crafts that kids can create as personalized gifts for their grandparents. The crafts have an apple theme and are easy to prepare making them perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and young children.
Back-to-School Bulletin Boards & Crafts Based on Popular Read-Aloud Books
Explore four engaging student-created bulletin boards inspired by popular back-to-school books. These crafts simplify planning, foster creativity, and build classroom community. Learn about “The Crayons Go Back to School,” “The Little Engine That Could,” “How Full Is Your Bucket?” and “Our Class is a Family” activities to create meaningful and vibrant displays that value student contributions and set a positive tone for the year.
The Crayons Go Back to School Bulletin Board, Craft, & Writing Activities
As the new school year approaches, it’s time to think about creating a welcoming and engaging environment for your students. One way to do this is by incorporating fun and meaningful activities that capture their interest right from the start. This “The Crayons Go Back to School” bulletin board display is the perfect solution for a vibrant, student-centered classroom display that will not only brighten your space but also build connections and encourage creativity.