There are some conflicting views on when "Screen Free Week" (aka TV Turn Off Week) is. We celebrated it this week in our school, but I have seen other websites that say it runs April 30-May 6, 2012. Either way, this is a fun little activity and I wanted to share it with everyone. It's called the "Couch Potato Reading Contest". Basically it is the exact opposite of being a couch potato! The goal is to get students to give up screen time, such as … [Read more...] about Screen Free Week Reading Idea
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Appreciating Others with a Tree of Thanks {Classroom, Staff, or School-Wide Activity!}
Yea, yea - I know...Halloween isn't even here yet, but I've got a Thanksgiving activity for you. Actually, this is a great activity to do the entire month of November! That's why I'm sharing it a little early. :) I don't know about you, but I always love a good "thank you!" When I randomly receive a sincere word of thanks from another person, it can change my mood for the entire day! That's how this came to be... Last year I wanted our staff … [Read more...] about Appreciating Others with a Tree of Thanks {Classroom, Staff, or School-Wide Activity!}
5 Back to School STEM Challenges You Gotta Try
It's back to school time again, and what better way to get off to a great start than with some back to school STEM challenges? (Trick question -- there is no better way!) Let's welcome our guest writer, Kerry Tracy! She has been creating STEM Challenges for years, and today is going to share some of her favorites for back-to-school! Let's get the "why" out of the way, so we can get to the fun stuff: Top 5 Reasons to Do Back to … [Read more...] about 5 Back to School STEM Challenges You Gotta Try
Diving into Vocabulary Instruction
Enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer now, because – before you know it – it will be time once again to dive into your content to begin the new school year! For language arts teachers, it’s helpful to have vocabulary instruction ideas and materials ready to go in addition to all of the reading and writing lessons that you’ve stockpiled from past years. This post contains affiliate links. Please read my entire disclosure statement … [Read more...] about Diving into Vocabulary Instruction
100th Day of School Ideas
Yes, Christmas is hardly over and I am already posting about the 100th day of school. But, if you are like me, your brain is already thinking ahead to the many different activities you can do on that fun day 100 of school! Here are some of the activities I have done in the past with my Kinders through 4th graders. The students counted out 100 ice cubes and we made predictions as to when they would all melt. I was actually surprised at how … [Read more...] about 100th Day of School Ideas
Teaching Classroom Procedures and Expectations
There's so much "advice" out there for teachers who are having classroom management problems. You can read books, blogs, get information from the teachers down the hall, and some parents may even tell you how to do your job. But today I want to talk to you about how to prevent problems in the first place. That's why we're going to dive into teaching classroom procedures and expectations. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase, I … [Read more...] about Teaching Classroom Procedures and Expectations
End of Year Wordle Gift for Students
I have been fortunate enough to have some great students thus far into my teaching career! Last year's group of 6th graders was especially special because they were the first group of sixth graders I'd taught in my career and they were just amazing students. So I wanted to do something special to let them know how much I cared and to show them that their classmates care about them! (After all, middle school can be a rough time in anyone's life. I … [Read more...] about End of Year Wordle Gift for Students
ADDITION Bat Math Worksheet Alternative | FUN Stellaluna Activities for Math!
These bat addition math puzzles make it quick and easy for teachers to provide hands on games that meet the needs of all students. Print AND digital options both available! Use them for fall, October, Halloween, or anytime you want a math component with your bat science lessons. They work great as activities, centers, stations, or games. With a no prep option - these are the perfect last minute resource for your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade … [Read more...] about ADDITION Bat Math Worksheet Alternative | FUN Stellaluna Activities for Math!
Halloween Activities | Subtraction Nocturnal Animals Unit Supplement
These bat subtraction math puzzles make it quick and easy for teachers to provide hands on games that meet the needs of all students. Print AND digital options both available! Use them for fall, October, Halloween, or anytime you want a math component with your bat science lessons. They work great as activities, centers, stations, or games. With a no prep option - these are the perfect last minute resource for your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade … [Read more...] about Halloween Activities | Subtraction Nocturnal Animals Unit Supplement
