Are you looking for ways to help your students avoid the summer slide? Have no fear! These three tips will help! Teachers, share this blog post with parents or take the ideas and create your own newsletter to send home. Either way - parents will be extremely appreciative because I have had many parents tell me over the years that they don't know how to best help their students retain skills over the summer. Take the guesswork out … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Avoid the Summer Slide
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Dealing with Tragedy in Students’ Lives
It seems like we deal with tragedy on a daily basis anymore. However, some days definitely have a bigger impact than others! There are so many scary things that happen in our word - and sometimes in our own backyard - that it's no wonder people are scared. As a teacher (or parent), how do we help our children deal with these tragedies? Honestly, I don't know if there is one "right" answer - but I recently found a resource that is going to make … [Read more...] about Dealing with Tragedy in Students’ Lives
Turkey Activities for Kids {Plus Great Book Ideas Too!}
No Thanksgiving classroom would be complete without turkeys, so if you’re looking for turkey activities for your elementary or homeschool classroom, you’ve come to the right place. Turkeys are an iconic part of November in America. These wonderful birds are special to the American people. There is even a myth that Ben Franklin suggested the turkey as the national bird over the bald eagle. While not true, he did say that the turkey is a “bird of … [Read more...] about Turkey Activities for Kids {Plus Great Book Ideas Too!}
SUBTRACTION Hot Chocolate Craftivity | FUN Polar Express Math Games | Cocoa
These hot chocolate mug subtraction math puzzles make it quick and easy for teachers to provide hands on games that meet the needs of all students. Use them for winter, December, or anytime you want a math component with your hot chocolate classroom needs. This download includes print AND digital options! They work great as activities, centers, stations, or games. With a no prep option - these are the perfect last minute resource for your 1st, … [Read more...] about SUBTRACTION Hot Chocolate Craftivity | FUN Polar Express Math Games | Cocoa
Owl Activities for Kids
Most kids think owls are awesome - and they are right! Truly, is there any bird as cool as the owl? These birds are so spooky and mysterious, the way they fly silently around hunting in the dark. Then they snatch their prey up in those giant talons. Not only that, they can turn their heads almost completely around! So if you’re looking for some great Owl Activities for Kids so you can incorporate those awesome owls in your fall or Halloween … [Read more...] about Owl Activities for Kids
Academic Leaf Games for Kids
If you are including leaves in your lesson plans, you will find these academic leaf games for kids to be a big help. Leaves are, after all, a pretty great topic in the classroom. So simple that we mostly take them for granted, leaves are actually an important part of the world around us. From the first blush of spring when baby leaves begin budding to the autumn when leaves change to shimmering vibrant colors before falling to the earth - leaves … [Read more...] about Academic Leaf Games for Kids
Easter Egg Activities & Books for Kids
One thing that almost every student looks forward to in the spring is decorating Easter Eggs. And why not? There are so many wonderful ways to creatively decorate an egg - from simple dye kits right up to elaborate and detailed works of art. Kids get so excited about it that the more you can incorporate Easter fun into your lesson plans, the easier it will be to your students on task. If you are on the lookout for some great Easter content, I … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Activities & Books for Kids
EDITABLE Football Games | Great for Football Theme Activities
This EDITABLE football puzzle is loved by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade kids. Use it anytime during a sports or football unit to review on ANY topic of your choosing - math, literacy, foreign language, vocabulary, science, and more. This puzzle is a PowerPoint download. Please only purchase if you have access to this program. WHAT YOU GET: One EDITABLE football puzzle (18 pieces) with room for 26 problems NO PREP … [Read more...] about EDITABLE Football Games | Great for Football Theme Activities
EDITABLE Helmet Activity: Create for a Football Transformation
This EDITABLE football helmet puzzle is loved by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade kids. Use it anytime during a sports or football unit to review on ANY topic of your choosing - math, literacy, foreign language, vocabulary, science, and more. This puzzle is a PowerPoint download. Please only purchase if you have access to this program. WHAT YOU GET: One EDITABLE football helmet puzzle (20 pieces) with room for 28 … [Read more...] about EDITABLE Helmet Activity: Create for a Football Transformation
