Spring is such an exciting time of the year for young learners! As the weather warms up, the birds begin chirping, and the flowers start to bloom, you might also be ready for some new topics in your lessons! Luckily, I've got plenty of ideas to share. These beloved spring picture books are the perfect way to freshen up your lessons and welcome a brand-new ... read more
Dental Health Activities for Kids
Going to the dentist can be incredibly scary for kids! It is a lot to take in between the sharp tools that make weird noises to the bright lights. However, going to the dentist is imperative to keep teeth clean and healthy. Additionally, students may not want to brush their teeth twice a day, but it is necessary to do this. Whether the teacher embeds aspects ... read more
Valentine’s Day in the Classroom
Regardless of the grade you teach, Valentine’s Day is such a special time in the classroom! While this time may not necessarily be about true love, it is all about kindness and friendships. In a world as challenging as now, those two aspects are critical! Thus, Valentine’s Day in the classroom helps students remember how they have so many caring, supportive ... read more
The Best Winter Books for Kids
One of the best ways to keep warm involves cuddling under a blanket while reading a great book during winter. While this may not be entirely possible in the classroom, students can still warm up while reading good winter books! Thankfully, there are so many options to pick from no matter the age or interests of students. Additionally, the books can relate to ... read more
5 Fun Indoor Recess Activities
Honestly, many elementary teachers dread hearing the announcement on the speakers letting everyone know recess will be indoors. For some teachers, this means that their room will be used during recess, which makes it hard to get some work done. For others, this means that children will not get fresh air or time to run around. Ultimately, this creates antsy ... read more
Celebrating Christmas in the Classroom
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly is the philosophy that many teachers and students enjoy as Christmas approaches. Between Christmas decorations to students writing a letter to Santa, so many are excited for December 25th to finally arrive. However, students are also excited to spend time celebrating with their classmates! Truly, a classroom becomes a family over ... read more
Fall Fun Activities in the Classroom
Fall is such an exciting time in the classroom. Between finally getting into a routine and developing relationships with students, the days go much smoother. Therefore, fall also means it is the perfect time to bring in new projects and activities while lesson planning. Students have worked so hard to overcome summer learning loss and waking up early. Thus, ... read more
5 Fun Ways to Practice Sight Words
Babies and toddlers often love to look through pages of books. Many will also create their own stories using the pictures. However, as they enter school, they learn that the words on the page actually mean something. They are there to tell the story the author wrote. Unfortunately, reading can often be such a tough, stressful skill for students to learn! One ... read more
5 Reasons to Use Color by Code
Engagement. Interactive. Rigorous yet Supportive. These are three aspects in education that are important in all school districts. Teachers know that in order for students to truly learn, they need to be engaged with the content. Oftentimes, this involves something that is interactive or hands-on. Additionally, the content should be rigorous enough to ... read more