Want to turn your students into mini meteorologists, but not sure where to start? Weather lapbook activities are an amazing way to engage your students in a study of different types of weather while also saving you time and classroom space! You realize that your next themed study is weather.
Winter is a magical time! I love to embrace the season and teach my students all about winter with an interactive winter lapbook. Winter lapbook activities are not only fun but also include skills in math, science, vocabulary, writing, and more! It’s a great way to meet all those teaching
December brings magic, energy, and, let’s be honest. . . a special kind of classroom chaos. If you’re already wondering how to keep lessons meaningful amid the excitement, you’re not alone! My favorite solution? Holiday lapbooks! These easy, hands-on Flippy Flap activities channel student enthusiasm into focused learning and make
I love to incorporate playdough into our classroom learning time because it is such a fun and engaging way for students to practice academic skills while also working on their fine motor skills. Playdough mats are the perfect way to blend fun and learning for your students. Any time I
Working with your students in small groups to practice and hit their differentiated learning standards is an important part of our day in the primary classroom. However, sometimes getting students started in their small group while also making sure the rest of the class gets situated with their activities can
Have you ever worked with a student who could count to 100 but couldn’t tell you whether 14 or 41 was bigger? Or maybe you’ve watched a child confidently recite numbers while still struggling to connect those numbers to actual quantities. These are some of the most common challenges we
Have you ever heard of Bat Week? It is an international event celebrated every year from October 24th to 31st. It is the perfect time of year to honor these spooky creatures that may go bump in the night. Bat Week is an annual celebration that happens to celebrate and
Hands-on learning is so important for all students, but especially younger ones. Students are able to explore new concepts in all kinds of different ways. Hands-on learning also helps to engage the brain to create and expand new ideas. It is our job as teachers to find new and exciting
When the weather turns cooler and the leaves start to change, it’s time to dive into all things fall! Fall is filled with so many changes and lots of them are tied to fun science topics. This season has many great opportunities for working on vocabulary, adjectives, and so much
Do you love teaching about Community Helpers but feel overwhelmed at the thought of planning out your unit? I totally get it! There is SO much to cover in this theme. That’s why I’ve put together this roundup of 7 ideas that will help cut through the clutter and simplify