I’m back with another AMAZING holiday party theme this week. This Christmas Tree Farm classroom party theme is full of simple holiday activities to use with your students. It has everything you need for an educational and exciting week before Christmas. It all starts with my Christmas Tree Farm Activities for Math, Reading, and Writing. ... Continue Reading
7 Must-do Holiday Tips for Teachers
The holidays are almost upon us. And that means that right now you are either really excited or really stressed out. Because let’s face it, celebrating the holidays in an elementary school classroom can be more labor-intensive than building a gingerbread house from scratch. But the holiday season doesn’t have to leave you burnt out like last year’s ... Continue Reading
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Mindfully in the Classroom
Ahhh… Thanksgiving. Turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. And one of the most contentious holidays in the classroom. I know a lot of teachers worry about whether they should celebrate Thanksgiving at all. And if so, how. Today I’m sharing some tips for how to celebrate Thanksgiving mindfully in the classroom. Before I launch into the ideas, I just ... Continue Reading
4 Ways to Use Reading Passages in the Classroom
Reading can be a tricky subject to teach. As a teacher, you want your students to love reading. But there are so many reading standards for kids to learn. And some of them are downright hard for students to understand. Adding reading passages to your classroom routine is a great way to help kids master those reading standards. And when you ... Continue Reading
6 Tips for Easy Project Based Learning Activities
Have you tried project based learning activities in your classroom? Project-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered teaching method that encourages learning through meaningful real world based challenges. Students are given a problem, and they must use standards-based skills and knowledge to complete the task. Project based learning ... Continue Reading
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