This post contains aff. links. As Halloween approaches, you are likely wondering what you can do to help your students stay on task, but integrate a little bit of the Halloween spirit into the classroom. I’m sure you know that around this time of the year, students start focusing a… Continue Reading »
Beginning of the Year Science Activities
When the beginning of the year comes around, it’s always fun and new. There are icebreakers, team-building, and getting-to-know-you activities. But what can you do in science to make it just as engaging? That’s what I have for you today; Beginning of the year science activities. The Beginning of the… Continue Reading »
5 Tips to Start the Year Off Right in Science
When the beginning of the year comes around, what do you teach in science? Most teachers typically begin with explaining the scientific method and process skills. As I mentioned in my post, Should you Teach the Scientific Method?, I would discourage the use of any scientific method labs without curriculum integration… Continue Reading »
Earth Day Activity: Mini-Landfills
Every year I look for engaging Earth day activities that I can use in my classroom that are engaging and educational. It’s a difficult task. I usually end up scrolling Pinterest for hours, only to find craft after craft after craft. I’m not interested in crafts. I want something that… Continue Reading »
Christmas Ideas Galore
With only a few weeks left before winter break, I’m sure you are trying to think of some ways to keep students engaged AND how to survive yourself. For me, those weeks between Thanksgiving break and Christmas break are reeeeeaaaaallllllly long. My students are often antsy and, quite honestly, so… Continue Reading »
Ideas for Teaching Holidays Around the World
Teaching the holidays around the World during this time of the year is very popular. It’s a fun way to engage students, still manage to get some academics in them, and “survive” until break. Plus, you’re branching students outside of their own selves and culture. It’s really a win-win. Ideas… Continue Reading »
Activities for When You Can’t Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is off limits in some classrooms, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun this fall with autumn-related and frightfully fun activities. Check out these engaging activities for your classroom when you can’t celebrate Halloween. Activities for when you can’t celebrate Halloween Scary Story Fold and Pass Start with… Continue Reading »
Any Bunny Feeling Crafty? (Easter Bunny Craft)
It wasn’t that long ago I told my hubby that I was feeling a bit crafty. He just hates when I say that. He knows that means I’m dragging him down to the craft store so I can look around and spend money. He always jokes I can’t go alone… Continue Reading »
Review the Rules and Procedures After Winter Break
For me, every year after enjoying a nice two weeks (or close to) off with my family, it’s always hard to get back up to that alarm that first morning back. Returning to school after winter break also comes with other challenges. For instance, there is one thing you MUST… Continue Reading »
Engage with Holiday Science
Every year without fail, as we get closer and closer to that big starting date of winter break, students become more and more restless. I have yet to have a class that didn’t. And to be honest, I have yet to feel differently myself. After Thanksgiving I, too, am counting… Continue Reading »