They’re creepy, they’re crawly, and our young students sure do love them! I’m talking about insects, of course! I don’t know about you, but my students never fail to find a crawling beetle on the sidewalk or a buzzing fly in our classroom. And they always have to stop and
Hands-on learning is a big deal in my world! I am a huge advocate for taking an active learning approach in my teaching and providing opportunities for hands-on learning as much as possible. You guys already know how much I love using manipulatives to teach math, but did you know
Spring is such a fun time to explore science topics in the classroom. From weather and baby animals to plants and life cycles, it all connects to spring. What’s a better way to kick off the spring season than by learning about plants through fun and engaging plant activities? It’s
Spring is my favorite season to teach! And what better way to kick off spring than with some spring freebies?! Keep reading to grab some fun spring math and literacy activities you can use right away in your classroom! Spring is filled with warmer weather, flowers, and sunny days. In
If you’ve ever watched a child stare blankly at a math worksheet, you already know how hard it can be to teach math when students can’t see or touch the concept. This is where hands-on learning really counts! I truly believe that when we make learning an engaging experience with
Teaching young students about dinosaurs is always fun and exciting for everyone. In fact, my students roar with excitement as soon as we start this unit! Want to know what makes it even better? Dinosaur lapbook activities are my go-to when it comes to hands-on learning for this topic. They
Put down the worksheets! I’m here to tell you that there are so many more fun and engaging ways to help your Kindergartners practice addition. For years, worksheets were the go-to for teaching addition in Kindergarten, but now we know that hands-on learning is the way to go. So, we
Is sight word practice getting a little stale in your classroom? Tired of doing the same activities over and over again? Check out these 3 fun and engaging sight word practice activities that I use in my classroom that can help you get out of your rut! For a while,
Teaching about word families is an important part of teaching students to read and spell. Word families help them learn that they can use the same letter combinations to decode and spell words. Word families also help to reinforce rhyming skills and increase reading fluency. Providing students with lots of
Looking for a science unit that will get your young students excited about learning? What about lessons that will keep them focused, engaged, and begging for more? You can’t go wrong with space. Kids are fascinated with space and love any opportunity to learn more about this far-off place. When