Valentine’s Day can be a lot of fun in the classroom. Kids enjoy decorating the room with hearts and flowers and you can even incorporate the holiday into English lessons pretty easily with poems and stories. But what about math? If you’re on the lookout for some great Valentine’s Day activities – you’ve come to the right place! This blog post is going to share some great Valentine’s Day books, ... [ Read More ]
Igloo Activities and Books for Elementary Kids
Of all the homes in the world, the igloo has got to be one of the coolest - and not just because you find them in the Arctic. Kids love igloos so much that if you live in an area with snow, your kids may have even tried to build one at some point. If you’re on the lookout for some great indoor igloo activities – you’ve got to keep reading! This blog post will showcase some great igloo books, ... [ Read More ]
Mitten Activities and Books for Elementary Students
On a cold winter day, kids know that there is nothing quite like slipping your hands into a nice warm pair of mittens. In fact, they do such a great job of keeping hands warm, mittens are a big part of most fun winter activities. If you’re on the lookout for some great indoor mitten activities – you’ve come to the right place! This blog post will showcase some great books about mittens, bulletin ... [ Read More ]
Snowman Activities and Books for Elementary Kids
Nearly every kid dreams of building a snowman in the winter. Round and jolly, a snowman (or snow-woman) is the ultimate winter friend. But a snowman can also be fun inside. If you’re on the lookout for some great snowman activities – you’ve come to the right place! This blog post is going to offer up some great snowman books, bulletin board ideas, plus math and literacy activities that you can do ... [ Read More ]
Penguin Activities and Books for Elementary Students
Kids love penguins. Cute and wobbly, what's not to love? If you're on the lookout for great penguin activities - I'm here to help! This blog post is going to showcase some great penguin books, a bulletin board idea, plus math activities that you can do with your elementary students during the winter months. This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small commission at NO EXTRA ... [ Read More ]
FREE Digital Math Fact Tracking Sheet
A few weeks ago a teacher friend asked me if I knew of a digital math fact tracking sheet. I did a few quick searches, but I kept coming up empty handed. She wanted something that would work for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division since she teaches second grade where the ability levels can vary a great deal. Knowing how important student documentation is, I knew I had to figure ... [ Read More ]
Spring Activities, Books, Bulletin Board Idea, & More
If you're on the lookout for great spring activities - you've come to the right place! This blog post is going to showcase some great spring books, bulletin board ideas, plus math & literacy activities that you can do with your elementary students. This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small commission at NO EXTRA CHARGE to you when you purchase through my links. Thank you ... [ Read More ]
The Most Important Educator Lesson
I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped ... [ Read More ]
Winter Holidays in the Language Arts Classroom
Some language arts activities were just made for this time of year! Which is why today we are diving into winter holidays in the language arts classroom. Reading a play - what's better than enjoying A Christmas Carol with your kids during a season when they are so ready for interactive activities anyway? Funny holiday poems - perfect for kids in the upper elementary or middle school grades who are ... [ Read More ]
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