Happy New Year! I don't know where the year has gone but we're going to celebrate the new one! To help you celebrate with your class and ease back into the routine, here is a list of my favorite New Year's activities to do in the classroom! 1. Learn About the History of New … [Read more...]
Chlorophyll Paintings: Incorporating Art in Science
Chlorophyll paintings are a fun and creative way to integrate art and science as students learn about plants, the process of photosynthesis and how a plant makes its own food. In this post I'll share how to incorporate art into your plant science activities by having your … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Classroom Party Ideas
With Valentine's Day just around the corner I wanted to give you a few classroom party ideas and some easy ways that you can make it educational! Maybe your admin isn't a big fan of having parties in 2nd or 3rd grade? Or, maybe he or she is all in! Either way, here are some … [Read more...]
Getting Your Class Back On Track After a Break
Sometimes it seems that just when your classroom starts to run smoothly, it's time for a break. Other times, the break can't come soon enough! Refocusing your students after a break doesn't have to be a struggle. These 6 classroom management tips and teaching ideas will help you … [Read more...]
10 Best Books for Comparing Gingerbread Stories & Teaching Ideas to Use With Them
I'm a huge fan of using Gingerbread Man books to address a multitude of reading standards, but especially for comparing story elements. There are so many delightful versions available for comparing and contrasting characters, illustrations, settings, and plot. Gingerbread read … [Read more...]
10 Magical Ways To Teach Holidays Around the World
As December draws near, it's the perfect time to teach your students about how different cultures celebrate holidays around the world. Reading and writing opportunities abound for your class to compare customs, do research, read informational texts, and watch videos of … [Read more...]
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