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
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
No matter what time of year it is, I know most primary teachers would agree that games are a win all around. When it comes to keeping engagement high all winter long, you already know that games are my go-to! If you’re hoping to boost math skills in a fun
Chilly weather, polar animals, and snowmen… it must be January! This “fresh start” to the year is the perfect time to update your learning centers, small group activities, and classroom lessons for winter. If you’re ready to plan fun and engaging January activities your students will love, you’ve come to
December is filled with winter sparkle and holiday magic in my classroom! No, really, I mean it! I know this time of year gets a bad rap for feeling overwhelming, chaotic, and a bit rushed. But it doesn’t have to be! Today I’m sharing 5, practical tips for making holiday
Do you change out your writing center materials from time to time? I love setting up a fresh new writing center every season to help build excitement about learning to write! That’s why I’m sharing 5 fun winter writing center activities to inspire your planning. These activities are low-prep, fun
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
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
Kindergarten science is one of my favorite things to teach, but it never seems that we have enough time in our schedule to really dive in. Because of this, I’ve had to learn to embrace lessons with cross-curricular elements to ensure that we can strike a balance with our subjects. A