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
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