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 they wouldn't. With all of ... Read More
10 Fun Things To Do With Your Class the Last Week of School
As the end of the year approaches you're probably starting to think about how you'll spend the last few days with your class. Students are excited, testing is over, and at ... Read More
Plant Life Cycle Activities-Fun, Hands-on Science for Kids
Kids love science. As a teacher, I love being able to create experiences for my students that capture their imaginations, nurture their curiosity, and develop their critical ... Read More
Teaching kids to tell time past the hour
Teaching primary kids to tell time past the hour can be a challenge but it doesn't have to be a struggle for you or your students. In this post I'll share with you some easy ... Read More
Fun Activities To Teach Telling Time
Telling time on an analog clock can be a difficult concept for primary students. It's often a tricky skill for them to master and one that is a bit more abstract than other ... Read More
Teaching Central Message with The Gingerbread Man
Teaching primary students to determine the central message of a text can be a bit tricky. I find that young children don't yet have the life experience to draw on when trying ... 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 a few of my ... Read More
Gingerbread Math Activities
If you're looking for some hands-on December math activities that tie in well with a gingerbread man unit or your holiday lessons and projects, I have some fun ideas for ... Read More