Today's students don't need to have the same dictionary skills as students of days past. With all the technology available, it's easy for students to use spell check. BUT that doesn't mean spelling or dictionary use has completely gone away! Today's dictionary resources are a great collection of FREE downloads and resources to help your upper elementary students master the dictionary. Grab my dictionary skills syllable search resource now! In … [Read more...] about Dictionary Resources for the Elementary Classroom
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Academic Mother’s Day Gifts & Book Ideas for Kids
Mom is the first great love in the life of every child, so it is no surprise that Mother’s Day is a big event, even in the elementary classroom. Mother’s Day festivities happen in many forms - from special events like Muffins for Moms to simple decorations in the classroom and student made Mother’s Day gifts. With a topic as wonderful and flexible as Mom, you can easily enjoy an academic Mother’s Day with your students. And if you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Academic Mother’s Day Gifts & Book Ideas for Kids
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
Long and Short Vowel Worksheet | Long and Short Vowel Sort for Google Classroom
Choose from print OR digital long and short vowel activities with this great download. Use them as a pre or post assessment, review, or ELA literacy center! If you have taught the short and long vowel sounds, then your students are ready to differentiate between them! With purchase you find five different short and long vowel sorts - one for each vowel (a,e,i,o,u). Each student will need one of the following sheets (you can choose to … [Read more...] about Long and Short Vowel Worksheet | Long and Short Vowel Sort for Google Classroom
How to Empower Your Students
Teaching is undoubtedly one of the most valuable professions required in any society. Young minds must be shaped in a way to help continue the productivity and advancement of a civilization. While there are many strategies and techniques debated about the best way to accomplish the goal, the end result is that children must be prepared to take their place in society. The education system is one place that young minds can and should be … [Read more...] about How to Empower Your Students
back-to-school-organization-tips
Hi! I'm Jamila, and I have been educating youngsters, and supporting teachers since 1997! Today I'm excited to guest blog and share some great "Tidy Tips" that will help make your Back to School Classroom organization a snap! Welcome back to school y'all! I just finished my first week and I'm so pooped. It's nothing like back to school teacher tired. But today I had to pull it together and give a little more to share some cool tips with all … [Read more...] about back-to-school-organization-tips
FREE Summer Vocabulary Literacy Center | Use with Beach Classroom Theme
Magic Square Puzzles make it quick and easy for teachers to provide hands on activities that meet the needs of all students! These fun, seasonal puzzles will allow your students to match the correct summer word to the scrambled letters that fit it or match the picture to the correct word. There are 12 or 24 pictures or words in each puzzle. There are two 3x3 puzzles and one 4x4 puzzle. However, there are different versions of each puzzle - … [Read more...] about FREE Summer Vocabulary Literacy Center | Use with Beach Classroom Theme
Cat Activities for Kids
Kitties are special and many kids have a pet cat - making them a popular subject throughout the year. But when autumn and Halloween come around, it’s a great time for some fun cat activities for kids in your elementary or homeschool classroom. After all, next to the Jack-o-Lantern, black cats are an iconic symbol of Halloween. But whether you are in the mood for spooky, or just want to talk about how adorable cats are when they purr, kitties are … [Read more...] about Cat Activities for Kids
Math Morning Meeting: Google Slides Calendar Time for the Classroom OR Homeschool
Calendar time can be such an enriching part of a young child's day - whether at school or home. That's where this digital Calendar Time activity came from! This download would be best for preschool, Kindergarten, or 1st grade. But please look at the options below to see if it will work well for the students you have in mind. This digital download is compatible with Google Slides®. Please note that you are NOT expected to use every slide. … [Read more...] about Math Morning Meeting: Google Slides Calendar Time for the Classroom OR Homeschool
