Your students will love these Fall reading and writing activities and you'll love the fun, no-prep freebies found in this post! I've rounded up favorite fall activities, that are perfect for October, and will make your planning a breeze! Fall Vocabulary Freebie These fun and FREE shades of meaning printables to are an easy, no prep addition to your Fall grammar activities. Get tips for teaching … [Read More...]
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Why is time management for teachers so important? Because it takes a lot to keep the classroom ship afloat. Most teachers perform hundreds of tasks on any given day. These time management tips for teachers will help you work smarter and enable you to make the most of your time before, during, and after school. Time Management Tip #1: Protect your planning time Lesson planning is ongoing. Set … [Read More...]
15 Force and Motion Activities for Third Grade
Teaching force and motion, and all the hands-on activities that come with it, are always a highlight for my students. In this post I’ll share some of our favorite third grade force and motion activities that will spark curiosity in your students and excite their creativity. I've included teaching ideas, resources, force and motion lesson plans, books, videos, and force and motion science … [Read More...]
7 Secrets to Student Independence During Centers
As a first-year teacher, I dreaded center time. Mostly because I didn’t yet know that the secret to getting my students to work independently during centers was to train them. I didn’t yet know how to train my students well and I wasn’t consistent. And I was certainly no expert in student engagement. In this post I’ll share the specific actions I took that changed all that and made my small group … [Read More...]
Properties of Matter Science Experiments for Second Grade
This post is a roundup of hands-on and fun properties of matter science experiments and STEAM activities that address second grade science standards. All of the materials used are easy to find and available at the dollar store. Properties of Matter Science Experiments It is essential when teaching science that our students learn to ask questions, make observations, and be able to communicate … [Read More...]
Holiday Teaching Ideas
T’was The 5 Days Before Christmas Break…..
Do you do a Christmas break countdown in your classroom? If you're looking for fun classroom Christmas activities that are different from the rest, … [Read More...]
Comparing Versions of The Gingerbread Man: Turning Readers Into Thinkers
As primary teachers, a key focus of our reading instruction is on building comprehension. We want our young readers to not only use the strategies … [Read More...]
5 Easy Ways to Survive the Last Week Before Christmas Break
Surviving the last week before Christmas break can make even the most seasoned teachers feel frantic. To make the days less stressful I've rounded up … [Read More...]
10 Magical Ways To Teach Holidays Around the World
As the holidays draw near, it's the perfect time to teach your students about how different cultures celebrate Christmas holidays around the world. In … [Read More...]
How To Teach Holidays Around the World On Zoom
Teaching holiday traditions around the world is a highlight every December. In this post, I'll show you how to teach holidays around the world on Zoom … [Read More...]
How To Take A Christmas Around the World Virtual Field Trip
In this post I'll show you how to use Power Point, and free videos on YouTube, to create a Christmas Around the World virtual field trip. See how easy … [Read More...]
