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
The month of December is a time filled with fun, excitement, and lots of holiday cheer. It can also be a bit overwhelming with all the activities, parties, treats, and holiday chaos the season brings. I like to keep my students engaged with hands-on learning that features a holiday twist.
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
Number sense is such an important part of the math curriculum in lower elementary grades. It is up to us to be sure our students gain a solid foundation so they can keep growing their knowledge and skill base as they get older. This is done by teaching and reinforcing
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
Community helpers are one of my favorite themes in the primary classroom. This topic is an easy one that students can relate to and get really excited about. It’s also an important one! Our kids need to be able to recognize the people in their community who are helping to
One of the messiest transitions in my classroom used to be the time between guided reading groups. It’s just a little bit of a chaotic time, isn’t it? You have one group leaving your table. All of their reading materials are still out in front of you. A new group
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