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Back to School Science Experiments Kids Can Do At Home

One of the first things I'm asked at the beginning of the year is, "When do we get to do experiments?". In this post, I'll show you four easy back to school science experiments that kids can do at home whether they are learning in the classroom or remotely. Children are curious by nature and always full of questions. This post will give you ways to channel those questions into scientific … [Read More...]

10 Back to School Science Activities You Can Do on Zoom

In this unusual year of distance learning, many primary teachers are wondering, "How can I teach a hands-on subject like science, over a Zoom meeting?". In this post I'll share 10 back to school science activities you can easily do virtually that will get your students excited about science! If you need virtual science activities you can do over Zoom, try some of these with your class! Back … [Read More...]

6 Ideas to Teach Phonics Virtually

If you are a primary teacher starting back to school with distance learning, you are probably asking yourself, "How on earth am I going to teach phonics virtually?". Teaching letter sounds and mouth movements are key components of phonics instruction, but how do you teach that over a Zoom meeting? Here are six ideas for how to teach phonics virtually with tips for teaching sounds, using … [Read More...]

Digital You’re Finally Here Activities

With more and more schools starting back with distance learning, teachers are scrambling to find digital resources for a virtual first day of school. I've recently added five days of digital You're Finally Here activities to use with the most perfect back to school book ever! And even if you can get your hands on the book, I've made an adorable and fun read aloud video to use in it's … [Read More...]

Virtual First Day of School Activities – What To Do and How

Planning a virtual first day of school sounds daunting, and more than a little scary. Teachers are planners and we don't like uncertainty, especially when it comes to planning for back to school. We have never done a virtual back to school before, but I've never met a teacher who couldn't tackle a challenge! I've put together lots of helpful ideas, digital back to school activities, and ready to … [Read More...]