Getting students back on track after Spring break can sometimes be a struggle, especially when they all have Spring fever! It can be hard to get kids focused that ... Read More
Plant STEM Activities for Kids: Making Models of Adaptations
Plants and animal that live in water have special adaptations that help them survive and grow. In this post, I'll share plant STEM activities for students to design, ... Read More
8 Ways Teachers Can Stay Healthy During Cold Season At School
There is nothing worse than when colds and flu start going around your classroom. Spending the day surrounded by sniffles and coughs fills me with dread and the hope ... Read More
10 Tips for a Healthy Classroom During Cold Season
These 10 tips for having a healthy classroom during cold season can help teachers prevent the spread of germs and avoid getting sick themselves. Tips for a ... Read More
2nd Grade Opinion Writing: Will Moving to Australia Solve Alexander’s Problems?
Getting kids to write is a whole lot easier when you have a great prompt. If you've ever had a hard time coming up with 2nd grade opinion writing prompts that ... Read More
Hands-on Habitats Activities for Second Grade Scientists
When I first started teaching, habitats was a first grade focus. Now, as our science standards are shifting, habitats and the interdependence of ecosystems is a ... Read More
