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 ]
8 Ways to Increase Student Engagement
"My students are so bored. They never listen to me; instead they do their own thing." Have you ever heard a colleague or new teacher say something like this? Or maybe this is you? Regardless, there are ways to increase student engagement and get more student buy in. Today I want to share nine different ideas with you. 1. CARE! When students know you care about them they're more likely to ... [ Read More ]
4 Reasons NOT to Use Magic Square Puzzles
Have you considered using Magic Square Puzzles in your classroom? Are you unsure whether they'll work for you and your students? Today I'm showing you four reasons NOT to use Magic Square Puzzles, because they just might not be for you and your students... 1. Your students already have too much fun in school. If your students are already engaged and learning basic concepts in a fun, hands-on ... [ Read More ]
Indoor Recess Preparation: Low Prep Ideas
No teacher (or student for that matter) likes to hear that you're going to have indoor recess. But with indoor recess preparation you can dread that announcement a little less and your students will enjoy the variety of activities you have ready and waiting for them. Grab a box or tub where you can store all of your great indoor recess materials. Then fill it up with the great ideas ... [ Read More ]
Getting to Know Your Students’ Interests
Happy Back to School Season!! This is Molly from The Sassy Sub and I am so excited to be guest blogging today at HoJo's Teaching Adventures. We all know that building relationships with our students is a key element in establishing a positive classroom environment necessary for a successful school year! There are many ways we can jump start the relationship building process early in the school ... [ Read More ]
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