Easy St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities for Elementary Kids
March in an elementary classroom can start to bring that dreaded thought of “the end of the school year” to many students. As teachers, we
Fun Place Value Activity for Elementary Students
Let’s have a teacher-to-teacher chat about place value. You know, that math concept that’s as essential as your morning coffee? It’s the key to unlocking
Easy Elementary Ideas & Activities for Substitute Teachers
We all know the struggle when prepping for a substitute teacher. Whether it’s a planned day off, a sudden illness, or a professional development day,
Favorite Winter Math Craft Activity Perfect for January
The winter season brings not only frosty landscapes but also an opportunity to transform your classroom into a hub of excitement and learning through fun
Enhance Vocabulary Skills with Word of the Week Activities for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders!
Let’s chat about something essential in our line of work: words. You see, in the education universe, language is the magical key that unlocks doors
4 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in the Elementary Classroom
In today’s diverse elementary classrooms, teachers face so many challenges. One of the main things that comes to mind is meeting the unique learning needs
6 Benefits of Using Morning Work in Your Classroom
As elementary teachers, we play such an important role in shaping the minds and attitudes of our students. But, how can we be sure we
How to Effectively Incorporate Differentiated Literacy Centers in your Classroom
Differentiated literacy centers. There I said it. Did your heart start racing? Are you sweating because the thought just overwhelms you? Don’t panic! Let’s talk
Practical Steps to Effectively Differentiate in Your Classroom
Differentiation has been a hot topic in the classroom for a while now. But how do you know you are effectively differentiating for each student
9 Effective Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement
As teachers, we know that the more engaged our students are in the lesson, the more learning happens and solidifies. That makes engagement a BIG
4 Fun Ways to Teach Biographies
Biographies are fascinating to read at any age, but young children love hearing stories about real people. Learning about the lives of those who lived
4 Ways to Use Challenge Phonics to Teach Digraphs
As ELA teachers, we all want our students to become confident and proficient in reading and spelling English. But English can be a tricky language!
4 Fun Ways to Teach Prefixes
Many important language arts standards must be taught for students to be successful readers and writers. Oftentimes, those standards can be a bit dry for
25 Meaningful Report Card Comments
Why does writing Report Card comments have to be so hard?! Sometimes it’s a mental block. How do you give parents an honest and clear
10 Amazing Spring Activities For Your Classroom
Every Spring, we get to celebrate the end of winter and anticipate new leaves budding on the trees and flowers blooming! Students love looking forward
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