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18 Awesome States of Matter Books for Kids

Incorporate reading into your science block with these awesome states of matter books for kids! Our States & Properties of Matter science unit is always a highlight in the school year! There are so many awesome experiments and labs to do, and I love to use great read alouds to introduce some of the topics. During our unit, I also like to provide access to books about matter in our … [Read More...]

End Of The Year Gifts For Students From Their Teacher

Celebrate your class the last week of school with these end of the year gifts for students from their teacher. Here are some of my favorites to give to students the last week of school. End of Year Awards These fun class awards are a great way to celebrate your students in the last week of school! The awards are editable and come in both color and blackline plus blank templates to make your … [Read More...]

plant life cycle books for kids

14 Best Plant Life Cycle Books for Kids

I love incorporating great read alouds into my science lessons about plants. There are so many great options to choose from! Here are my top 14 plant life cycle books for kids. Plant Books for Kids The following book links are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn a which a small commission from qualifying purchases. Plant Life Cycles by Julie … [Read More...]

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11 Fun Prefix & Suffix Activities for 2nd Grade

Teaching prefixes and suffixes is crucial in 2nd grade to improve students’ reading comprehension and to expand students’ vocabulary. In this post, I’ll share some fun prefix and suffix activities for 2nd grade to boost your students’ understanding. I’ve included teaching ideas, resources, prefix and suffix grammar units, books, videos, games, and more. All of these prefix and suffix … [Read More...]

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Virtual End of Year Award Ceremony Ideas

Virtual End of the Year Award Ceremony Ideas

Are you planning ways to celebrate your students at the end of the year, even though you're not all together? Read on to find virtual end of the year … [Read More...]

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Virtual End of Year Activities for Distance Learning

In this post, you'll find fun, virtual end of  year activities ideal for distance learning. As this unusual school year comes to a close, there are … [Read More...]

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Free Learn At Home Menus That Don’t Need Devices

These are crazy time we are living in right now, and as many teachers make the transition to distance learning and online teaching, we must keep in … [Read More...]

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10 Favorite End of the Year Activities That Quickly Become Traditions!

Find 10 of my favorite end of the year activities that will quickly become classroom traditions plus lots of free resources in this … [Read More...]

Classroom movie day ideas for first, second, and third grade kids that are both fun and educational. Your students will love the FREE movie day math and reading menus in this post as they use the movie they are watching to review important skills. The movie related activities are ideal for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers to keep students engaged and still learning long after the movie is over!

Classroom Movie Day Ideas Your Principal Will Love!

Whether you're planning a mid-year movie day or scheduling theme days for your last week of school, classroom movie day is always a favorite for kids. … [Read More...]

Avoid these end of the year classroom management mistakes that tired teachers can easily make. These easy ideas for teachers show what you can do instead to keep your students engaged and your classroom running smoothly until the end of the year.

End of The Year Teacher Traps to Avoid-What You Can Do Instead

As the end of the year approaches it's easy for tired teachers to start letting their classroom management slip. They truly don't mean to and swore … [Read More...]

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