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When it’s a special time of the year, our kiddos get overly excited, and getting them to focus can be a challenge. I always integrate the season into the content so they are interested, but still learning. Check out the seasonal section so that your students are engaged and focused.
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More Holiday Crafts
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The Perfect Snowman Craft – From Socks!
Last year, I saw these adorable snowmen craft all around Pinterest! They were way too cute and I just had to give it a try.
Cursive Skeleton Craft for Halloween Fun
One of my favorite activities that I like to do in the classroom around Halloween is to create the “craft” of cursive skeletons. I always
Flying Pumpkins: A Force and Motion Activity
We have been studying Force and Motion in the classroom and with Halloween coming up, I really wanted to tie it to something we were learning. Yes,
Use These School Rules For a Successful School Year
So what is the key to a successful year? If you ask me, it’s all about classroom management. I start the year off strong by
End of the Year Reflections
The end of the year can be pretty crazy! The students start getting anxious to be on summer break (and who blames them – I
Love Jars For Mother’s Day
I don’t know about you, but for me, Mother’s Day is just a pause in my routine. For instance, I get the day off, but
Polluting a Fish for Earth Day (or any day really!)
For Earth Day, I had my students explore water pollution through the Freddie the Fish Activity. There are many variations of this on the internet,
Shamrock Limericks | A St. Patrick’s Day Activity
On the hunt for a cute St. Patrick’s Day activity? Why not have your students write a limerick, then attach it to an adorable lucky
The Horror of Conversation Hearts!
As adults Valentine’s Day has many different meanings… But as a kid in the elementary classroom, it has just one – candy (well, and Valentine’s
HO-HO-HO Holiday Crafts: 3 Fun Ideas!
Every year around the holidays, I desire to find holiday crafts that have yet to be done. It is always quite the feat! For ideas,
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