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 tablets are everywhere and practically
SEASONAL BLOG POSTS
SEASONAL BLOG POSTS
Science & STEM Ideas for the Entire Year
Over 100 easy, fun, and hands-on science experiments and STEM activities tailored for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade teachers. These seasonal and themed ideas use common household items, making them simple to set up and perfect for keeping students engaged. Say goodbye to the stress of planning and seamlessly integrate exciting science lessons into your curriculum. Explore now and make science a breeze for your young learners!
Pumpkin Science Experiments & STEM Challenges
Explore fun and engaging pumpkin science experiments and STEM activities that will excite your students! From learning the parts of a pumpkin to conducting sink or float experiments, these hands-on activities are perfect for the classroom. Get step-by-step directions, technology integration tips, and creative challenges like building pumpkin towers.
Hands-on & Interactive Colors Activities for Practicing Color Recognition & Color Words
From sorting pom-poms and mixing paint to spelling color words with magnetic letters, these hands-on activities make color recognition and learning color words fun and interactive for young learners! I’ve included tech-friendly practice options, classroom favorites, and even a few freebies you can start using right away.
Engaging Ways to Practice & Assess Alphabet Letters & Sounds
Alphabet practice doesn’t have to be boring! This post has hands-on and tech-friendly ways to help young learners master their letters and sounds—while keeping them engaged, confident, and excited to learn.
Beach Theme Classroom Decor Ideas & First Day of School Activities
Create a “sand-tastic” learning environment with beach theme classroom decor! Discover ocean-themed decorations, editable welcome letters, and engaging first-day activities to make your classroom a vibrant and inviting space for students.
Sun Science Experiments & Book Suggestions
From solar ovens and sun prints to shadow tracing and sunscreen tests, these hands-on science experiments help young learners explore how the sun affects our world. Perfect for outdoor learning at the end of the school year, during summer break, or in summer camp settings.
Graduation / End of The Year Celebration Ideas: Songs, Crafts, Gifts, & More for Young Children
Celebrate the end of the school year with fun graduation ideas, songs, snacks, books, bulletin boards, and DIY gifts perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students.
End of the Year Activities, Songs, & Books
The end of the school year is always a mix of excitement and emotion. While students are counting down the days until summer, I am often finding myself reflecting on how much they have grown and looking for special ways to make our final days together meaningful. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite end-of-the-year activities, songs, books, memory-making ideas, and free printables to help you celebrate your students, reflect on a year of growth, and create lasting memories before summer begins.
End of the School Year Poems with Free Editable Templates
For many years I have used the following poems at the end of the school year. I print out the following poem for each student
Earth Day Craft & Writing Prompts
I love how these earth day crafts & writing prompts turned out and I wanted to share them with you. They are easy to make
Plants Science Experiments & Teaching How Plants Grow
Spring is the perfect time to spark curiosity and hands-on learning with plant science experiments! In this post, I’m sharing engaging activities and classroom-tested investigations that help young students explore how plants grow—from testing which liquids work best for seeds, to watching bean sprouts take off in sunny windows, and discovering how water travels through a plant’s stem. These simple, meaningful experiments encourage observation, patience, and wonder—all while teaching important science concepts in ways little learners can understand.