Ahhh… January in the primary classroom. Between the cabin fever, the post-holiday wiggles, and the wandering attention spans, it’s rough out there! But what if we stopped fighting these hurdles and actually worked with them instead? Wait, what?! Yes, teacher-friend! Let’s talk about how my Winter Color by Code and
If you’re always looking for ways to focus on shapes in your classroom, without reinventing the wheel each month, I’ve got you! Today, we’re going to talk about 7 of my favorite shape centers you can use for the entire school year in the primary classroom. I’ve got a wide
Do you struggle to boost engagement in your writing block? If so, I totally get it! This was a real struggle in my classroom too. While writing may not always be the most popular subject among students, it’s undeniably vital for success! So, if you need some fresh ideas to
Polar animals are so much fun to explore in the primary classroom! I love diving into this topic in the winter months with my students. If you’re getting ready to begin a study of polar animals, you’re in the right place. Come along to see some of my favorite polar
Looking for some fun, summer learning activities to close out the year? Want to send home some summer learning activities with your students? Do you teach summer school? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Today I’m bringing you a summer roundup of
Teaching data and statistics in kindergarten is one of my favorite things! As students learn to organize, represent, and interpret data; their eyes light up with interest! If you’re looking for a fun and simple way to incorporate these essential math concepts into your teaching routine, you’re in the right
May is a crazy busy month in the classroom! We’re approaching the end of the year and there’s more than ever to do! So how do we manage to keep those excited students engaged through the final countdown? With hands-on learning activities of course! Come along to see this roundup
The early years of education are wild and wonderful. Jam-packed with many “firsts”, those first few years in the classroom are pretty special. As a kindergarten teacher, I’m always amazed by just how much my students change from the beginning of the year to the end! One of the things
Who’s ready for an April Activity Round-Up?! As someone who LOVES springtime, I’m excited to share some of my favorite lessons and centers to use during the month of April. These April activities are designed to beat boredom, reduce your workload, and help you sail toward those final weeks of
I don’t know about you guys, but I just LOVE springtime! After a long and dreary winter, planning some fun, spring-themed lessons is just what I need! If you’re ready to start spring with a bang, you’ll love this list of engaging March activities for primary learners. Let’s sprinkle some