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 ... Read More
10 Best Books for Comparing Gingerbread Stories & Teaching Ideas to Use With Them
Teaching Ideas Using Gingerbread Man Books I'm a huge fan of using Gingerbread Man books to address a multitude of reading standards, but especially for comparing ... 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 this post I'll ... Read More
Milk & Cookies and the Scientific Method
Teaching students about the processes scientists use is a key step in building a science foundation at the beginning of the year. In this post I'll share a fun and ... Read More
4 Things to Teach in Science at the Beginning of the Year
One of my most often asked questions during back to school time is, "When do we start science?". I've never met a child who didn't love science and especially ... Read More
Classroom Movie Day Ideas Your Principal Will Love!
Whether you're planning a mid-year movie day or scheduling theme days for your last week of school, classroom movie day is always a favorite for kids. ... Read More
