One thing that almost every student looks forward to in the spring is decorating Easter Eggs. And why not? There are so many wonderful ways to creatively decorate an egg - from simple dye kits right up to elaborate and detailed works of art. Kids get so excited about it that the more you can incorporate Easter fun into your lesson plans, the easier it will be to your students on task. If you ... [ Read More ]
Bunny Activities & Books for Kids
Think of kids and bunnies, and the first thing that comes to mind is the Easter Bunny. But truly, bunnies are popular with children any time of year. Cute and cuddly, with long, velvety ears and adorable little tails, bunnies are amazing. Even better - they HOP! Is it any wonder they are popular with kids? If you are on the lookout for some great Easter content - or simply a fun addition to ... [ Read More ]
Leprechaun Activities & Books for Kids
When St. Patrick’s Day comes around, students start thinking of two things - dressing in green and catching a leprechaun. And every kid knows the best ways to catch a leprechaun are by building a trap - or by getting hold of his hat! If you are on the lookout for a great way to incorporate leprechaun activities into your classroom, this blog post has some great ideas for you! You will find fun ... [ Read More ]
Horseshoe Activities & Books for Kids
Horseshoes are a great symbol of luck, popular around St. Patrick’s Day as well as throughout the year. Just about every barn in America has a horseshoe hanging over a door or on the wall - upside down so the luck doesn’t spill out. The students in your classroom will be feeling very lucky when you include some great horseshoe activities into your lesson plans. In this blog post, you will find ... [ Read More ]
Working with a Paraprofessional in the Classroom
Not every teacher has the luxury of working with a paraprofessional in the classroom. But I am here to tell you a good parapro is worth their weight in gold (and in many cases, even more!). I want to share tips and ideas I've heard or collected over the years to make this working relationship the very best it can be. Please note that I use the terms paraprofessional, aide, and parapro ... [ Read More ]
Groundhog Day Activities & Books for Kids
To small children (and the young at heart), Groundhog Day can almost seem downright magical. Just about the time when even kids are starting to long for warmer temperatures, along comes a holiday where maybe, just maybe, a small creature will climb out of his hole and tell us that Spring is coming. Or, we could still have six more weeks of winter. It’s just all up to that furry little beast. If ... [ Read More ]
George Washington Presidents Day Math Activities & Books
If you’re on the lookout for some great George Washington Presidents Day activities – you’ve come to the right place! This blog post is going to share some great books about George Washington, bulletin board ideas, plus math activities that you can do with your elementary students. On Presidents Day, we celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The United States would ... [ Read More ]
Abraham Lincoln Presidents Day Activities & Books
Abraham Lincoln was one of our greatest Presidents, and on President’s Day, we celebrate his birthday (along with the birthday of George Washington). Kids love to learn how Abraham Lincoln led our country through the Civil War and tried to keep the country together. If you’re on the lookout for some great Abraham Lincoln Presidents Day activities – I’ve got some great ideas for you! This blog ... [ Read More ]
100th Day of School Activities and Books for Elementary Kids
Every Elementary school teacher knows that the 100th day of school is kind of a big deal. First off, it means the school year is two-weeks past the halfway point. Secondly, the weather starts to show signs of warming (depending on where you live). Bonus - it’s a great time to have fun with math! If you’re on the lookout for some great 100th Day of School activities – I’m here to help! This blog ... [ Read More ]
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