Engaging Ways to Teach Digraphs (Beginning & Ending)
Digraphs are two letters that make a third letter sound when combined, for example sh and th. The digraph sound is different than the individual
TECHNOLOGY BLOG POSTS
TECHNOLOGY BLOG POSTS
Candy Corn Math & Literacy Activities
Discover fun and engaging candy corn math and literacy activities perfect for fall, Halloween, or Thanksgiving! Practice patterns, counting, number sense, comparing numbers, and alphabet skills with hands-on games and interactive Boom Cards. Ideal for centers, small groups, party stations, and more, these activities make learning fun and rewarding—plus, who doesn’t love eating candy corn as a treat?
Activities that Build Student Independence & Confidence (freebies included)
Finding ways to keep young learners engaged and independent during centers can be tough—especially while working with small groups. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite tried-and-true tech tools and activities that boost both student confidence and independence. Plus, you’ll find a few helpful freebies to get started!
Coding Activities for The Mitten by Jan Brett
Coding has quickly become a favorite of myself and young students. Even NAEYC has realized its importance – “Early coding, or precoding, offers children experiences
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 our big Christmas program, finish
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
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.
Flower Science Experiments & Parts of a Flower Activities
Spring is the perfect time to bring flowers into the classroom! In this post, you’ll find hands-on science experiments and activities that help students explore the parts of a flower in meaningful ways. From dissecting real flowers and labeling their parts, to colorful crafts, puzzles, play dough fun, and the classic ‘how flowers drink’ experiment, these activities make plant science engaging, memorable, and fun.
Valentine Science & STEM
Discover engaging Valentine’s Day science experiments and STEM activities to motivate young learners leading up to the holiday! From fizzing hearts to candy challenges, these hands-on projects combine festive fun with educational exploration. Includes step-by-step directions, photos, and recording pages for easy implementation. Perfect for classrooms or at-home learning this Valentine’s season!
Christmas Science Experiments & STEM Challenges
Discover engaging Christmas science experiments and STEM activities perfect for keeping students focused before the holiday break! From chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar to static electricity fun, these hands-on experiments are easy to set up and use simple materials. Includes both print and digital options for maximum flexibility!
Engaging, Self-Checking Skills Practice & Easy Assessment with Boom Cards / Boom Learning
I have been trying to find new ways to incorporate technology into my lessons. I recently discovered Boom Cards™ and fell in love! Seriously, when