Ugh…Halloween is on a Monday this year. And you know what that means.
8 Class Supplies Teachers Always Need
Teachers, always asking for those pesky school supplies! And with good reason, too. After all, kids use things up quickly. Just look at your own at-home stash of stickers and crayons. It’s like elves come and steal them away in the night. Or the children actually eat the craft supplies. If you want to get […]
Summer Science Fun!
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean that science, or learning, takes any time off.
Learn at the Beach!
Sun, sand, and knowledge? You betcha! Learn at the beach!
Celebrate America!
Welcome to July! All the kids are out of school, and summer is heating up. With Independence Day just a few sleeps away, now is a great time to celebrate America, and summer!
The Best End of the Year Gifts for Teachers
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about what mementoes and tokens you want to give to your teacher. But let’s be real: you don’t want to spend a fortune or give something the teacher won’t appreciate.
Memorial Day: A History
Next week is Memorial Day. Most of the country will go to a local parade and then spend the day barbecuing with friends and family. This day is meant to honor those who have died in service to our country.
Memorial Day: Arlington Cemetery
This month we will celebrate Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those members of our armed forces who gave the last full measure of devotion for the United State by sacrificing their lives in service. Today, let’s learn about a historic and beautiful icon on Memorial Day, and America. Arlington National Cemetery
Happy April! Happy Poetry Month
April showers may or may not be in your part of the world, but spring is starting to feel more spring-like for sure! April is Poetry Month!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Ok, so I’m two days early, but this gives you time to prep your lessons, right? Here are some of my favorite teaching ideas for St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day is a super fun, easy holiday to celebrate in the classroom. It brings multiculturalism, color study (green, white, and orange), folklore (hello, leprechauns!), nature […]
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Today is a day for us to play with words that often are fun to say. Like Lorax, Cindy Loo Hoo, and all of the other ones, too! It’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday today!
Skip the Valentine's Day Candy, Please!
So, Valentine’s Day is this weekend. And if your child is part of the PK-5 set, chances are that there will be a class “celebration” on Friday. Can I make a plea? Skip the Valentine’s Day candy, please!
Stop Learning Loss with 5 Ways to Keep Learning Over Winter Break
It’s (almost) Winter Break! That glorious week plus reprieve from school for kids, and added entertaining responsibilities for parents. Teachers will tell you that kids will forget a few things over winter break, but there are easy ways to keep learning over winter break.
Make Reading Fun with a Books Made into Movies Marathon
So snuggle up, grab the popcorn, and cue up the DVD player. Here are my TOP children’s and classic books that were made into movies.
Games Every Teacher Needs
Games. Only useful for indoor recess and those endless days before a school vacation, right? Wrong.