Using games for year-end review is one of my top teacher tricks for making learning fun! It’s safe to say that by the end of the year, students (and teachers) are feeling a little restless. Games are the perfect way to “speed review” everything without wearing your students out with flashcards and worksheets. Today, I’m…
Do you use games in your classroom? When I was still teaching, I tried to incorporate games as much as possible in our lessons because games often produce instant student engagement. If you’re looking for new and fun ways to engage your students, you’re in the right place! Today I am sharing my all-time, favorite…
Teaching fairy tales to young learners is so much fun! It’s truly one of the easiest genres to teach because children are so captivated by the stories. When I was still in the classroom, this was always one of my favorite lessons. In today’s post, I am bringing some of my favorite tips and activities…
Winters can feel so very long in the classroom. Once spring has finally shown signs of coming, most teachers are more than ready to jump into some seasonal activities to celebrate! Spring is a great time to explore some new science topics, make time for some fun crafts and add a little bit of themed…
Did you know that February is Children’s Dental Health Month? With all the hype around Valentine’s Day, it can be easy to overlook! But, Children’s Dental Health Month lends you the perfect opportunity to integrate information about tooth health and hygiene into your curriculum! I know what you are thinking. Another set of activities that…
Coming back from a long winter break can sometimes be a challenge. It can also provide lots of opportunities for fun, hands-on learning with winter classroom activities related to the season and holidays! Long, cold winter days stuck inside calls for engaging, interactive activities to get students excited to dive back into learning. Luckily, there…