We all look forward to summer—a time for relaxation, sunshine, and a much-needed break from the school routine, so summer reading ideas may not be your student’s first thoughts. While the slower pace is definitely something to enjoy, many teachers and parents start to worry about how to help students
End of the year activities for elementary students can be so much more than just time fillers – they can be memorable, meaningful, and filled with some fun. Ending the school year on a grand note filled with fun and lasting memories has always been a personal goal of mine.
March is a great time to bring fun, engaging activities into the classroom! With St. Patrick’s Day and the first signs of spring, March classroom activities will keep your students engaged and learning. Find something that you and your students are sure to love with these 7 March classroom activities,
Writing poetry throughout the school year can be beneficial for many reasons, plus it can be a fun way to encourage your students to write. Read on to find 5 fun Thanksgiving poem ideas for your elementary students. I love incorporating poetry into the classroom. Whether it is incorporating poetry
The month of October can get a little crazy, especially around Halloween. That is why I want to share some simple and fun Halloween classroom activities. Our school always has a fall carnival day for the students on or around Halloween. This along with the excitement of the fall season
Starting the year off with the right activities and creating a memorable first day of school can help set the tone for the entire school year. In my early years of teaching, I spent hours searching for the perfect first day of school icebreakers and activities that would help me
April is the perfect time for celebrating nature and the beauty of our planet. Also, it is the perfect time to remind our students of our responsibilities to keep our planet healthy. Why not incorporate some fun Earth Day activities for elementary students to help learn more about taking care
The winter months are a great time to get a lot accomplished in the classroom, but these months can seem so long! Why not mix up the learning with a few fun and engaging winter classroom activities that will keep your students excited? Here are 10 simple ways to engage
As the holiday season approaches, why not infuse some festive cheer into your classroom with these seven fun Christmas poem ideas for upper elementary? Poetry does not have to be saved and only taught in the spring. Christmas poetry writing is a wonderful opportunity to embrace creativity as well as
With fall in the air and Halloween approaching, it is the perfect time to sprinkle in a little writing magic into your classroom. What better way to spark your students’s imaginations than with spook-tacular writing prompts? Read on to find some fun writing ideas and Halloween writing prompts for 4th
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