This FREE Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt printable is such a great activity for kids and kids-at-heart. Use it to celebrate the good and love of neighbors during this trying time in our world. With the social distancing mandate and “shelter in place” order in many places around the world, many have been putting teddy bears in windows. Even in our small town of 600 here in South Dakota, you can ... [ Read More ]
eLearning Day Activities, Ideas, and MORE!
In the era of our digital, technology savvy world, elearning days are becoming more popular. This post walks you through elearning day activities, ideas, and other things to consider. Plus there are even some FREE downloads you may want to check out. ;) While an online learning day may occur because of health concerns, it could also happen due to the weather or any other event taking place. ... [ Read More ]
Easter School Staff Morale Booster
School staff morale booster - every school needs them! Especially around the spring or Easter season ....late into school year..... testing season.... a pick me up is great for teacher morale. Imagine walking down the halls into another March day, the ones that last forever and never seem to get closer to spring. We never had a Spring Break so no fun week looking ahead for us at school. ... [ Read More ]
Figurative Language Foldable
Figurative language can be a struggle for some students. But this Figurative Language Foldable will help them easily reference the different types so they can more easily figure out what they are dealing with. With this blog post, you get step by step instructions for making the figurative language foldables, the terms we used, plus the definitions. Read on for all the goodness! The ... [ Read More ]
Dental Health Month Activities & Books for Kids
Making sure kids develop great dental habits is crucial. And if you are on the lookout for some great Dental Health Month activities – you’ll definitely want to read on. This blog post will share some great books about Dental Health, plus math and other activities you can do with elementary and middle school students! One of the most important things we can do is keep our teeth clean, strong, ... [ Read More ]
Reindeer Activities for Kids + Great Book Ideas!
If you are looking for ways to bring some reindeer activities for kids into your elementary school or homeschool room, I have some ideas for how you can do that. We’ll start off with some adorable reindeer math puzzles that offer students a fun opportunity to practice and perfect their basic math skills. We’ll discuss ways you can create your own puzzles and decorate your classroom for the season. ... [ Read More ]
Stocking Activities for Kids Plus Great Book Ideas!
When Christmas draws near, students grow more excited by the moment. They dream about a vacation from school. And they wonder about the gifts they will find under the tree and in their Christmas stockings. So, if you want to keep your students engaged in your classroom activities before the holiday break, it helps to find ways to bring Christmas activities into your lesson plans. One great way ... [ Read More ]
Santa Activities & Books for Kids
For many kids, Christmas Eve is the most magical night of the year. That’s because they know that on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus loads up his big, beautiful sleigh and dons his red suit and Santa hat. Then he heads out for his big trip around the world, bringing presents to all the good boys and girls - and eating way too many cookies in the process! If you are bringing Christmas into your ... [ Read More ]
Candy Cane Activities For Kids
Candy cane activities for kids are great for the elementary classroom or homeschool. Christmas and other seasonal holidays make winter vacation even more special and exciting. But we all know how difficult it can be to keep your students focused on their lessons while visions of “presents yet to come” dance in their heads. Wiser people than I have said, “If you can’t beat 'em, join 'em.” One ... [ Read More ]