Here's a little Halloween Making Words freebie I used during my first two years of teaching. Students will cut out the letters to Halloween, rearrange them to create new words, and write those words down on the lines provided. I think this would be a fun way to mix up your Word Work station for the week of Halloween. Let me know your plans for this worksheet! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for even more Halloween greatness? Check out these … [Read more...] about Halloween Making Words FREEBIE
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Back to School Ideas for the Elementary Classroom
There are so many neat ideas floating around the internet! However, there are just as many neat ideas floating around our own schools! Last year I walked around our campus at various times and just took pictures. I love the things I saw! This second grade teacher took a large sheet of paper, traced a large number two, and cut it out. She then cut it into various puzzle pieces so each new student in her classroom could decorate one. … [Read more...] about Back to School Ideas for the Elementary Classroom
MULTIPLICATION Hot Chocolate Craft Alternative | The Polar Express Activities
These hot chocolate mug multiplication math puzzles make it quick and easy for teachers to provide hands on games that meet the needs of all students. This download includes print AND digital options! Use them for your winter or Christmas math needs. They work great as activities, centers, stations, or games. With a no prep option - these are the perfect last minute resource for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. WANT AN EDITABLE MUG … [Read more...] about MULTIPLICATION Hot Chocolate Craft Alternative | The Polar Express Activities
Poop, Boogers, and Other Gross Things
Let's be real. Sometimes kids like gross things. And while we may not want to focus on these gross things - sometimes we want that engagement. So today this post is all about poop, boogers, and all things gross. I'm sorry....but if it keeps them engaged...that's a win, right? ;) 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 for supporting my family … [Read more...] about Poop, Boogers, and Other Gross Things
Teach Outside This Spring With These Fun Ideas
Hi teachers! I'm Retta, from Rainbow City Learning, and I'm super excited to be invited back to Hojo's Learning Adventures to share some ideas with you! It's Spring! The days are longer, the sun may be shining, and the view outside your classroom window may start to become more and more inviting to your students as they try to stay focused on their lessons indoors. Who says learning can only be done within the confines of your classroom walls? … [Read more...] about Teach Outside This Spring With These Fun Ideas
Test Prep – Ideas for Prepping for Math, Reading, Dealing with Test Anxiety, and MORE!
It's that time of year again - high stakes testing! Whether you love it or hate it, it's here. With that, I wanted to highlight some of the blog posts I've shared here before, as well as a couple new things I think you'll enjoy regarding test prep. Do your students sometimes struggle with following directions when it comes to testing? Maybe they rush through? Or they don't explain themselves thoroughly enough? Whatever the case may be, you can … [Read more...] about Test Prep – Ideas for Prepping for Math, Reading, Dealing with Test Anxiety, and MORE!
Winter Sight Word Centers {with FREE download!}
It's been far too long since I've offered a freebie right here on the blog. That's why today I want to share my Winter Sight Word Centers FREEBIE with all of you. But first, let me share on this came to be during this winter season. We had an un-seasonally warm start to December here in South Dakota this year. However, by the end of the month, the snow was here and it was officially winter. As I was sitting in my chair, I started to think … [Read more...] about Winter Sight Word Centers {with FREE download!}
Christmas Song Titles Game
This Christmas Song Titles Game is the perfect activity for ages 8-80! I've done this with my third grade class, middle schoolers, and a family get-together where the ages ranged from 12-75. Put the cell phones away and give this an honest go this Christmas season! What song am I referring to if I tell you to "embellish the corridors"? Why "Deck the Halls" of course! Do you love little play on words, some new vocabulary, or brain … [Read more...] about Christmas Song Titles Game
Fun Christmas Coal Saying – FREE Printable!
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate in the classroom! By this time of year, the students are getting sick of being in school - so why not take a little breather? Yes, we still need to ensure that quality learning is taking place, but there's still time for a little fun! That's where this Christmas coal comes into play! It's basic rice krispies, turned black, and then given as coal. :) Anyone with a sense of humor will love … [Read more...] about Fun Christmas Coal Saying – FREE Printable!
