The sweet aroma of gingerbread is in the air, and we’ve got a batch of delightful activities that will add a sprinkle of magic to your classroom this December! From STEM crafts to writing adventures, these activities are designed to engage your students in the enchanting world of gingerbread this holiday season. Embark on aContinue reading “5 Gingerbread Activities for Your Classroom this Christmas”
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5 Essential Classroom Elf Activities to Make Your Holiday Season Merry and Stress-Free!
‘Tis the season for joy, laughter, and the arrival of our mischievous little friends – the classroom elves! As elementary school teachers, we know the excitement that introducing an elf can bring to our classrooms. However, we also understand the struggle of keeping up with new ideas and ensuring the elf stays as engaging asContinue reading “5 Essential Classroom Elf Activities to Make Your Holiday Season Merry and Stress-Free!”
5 Spooktacular Procedure Writing Activities for Halloween Classroom Fun!
Halloween is just around the corner, and it`s the perfect time to harness the excitement of this spooky season for some engaging procedure writing activities in your first-grade classroom. As we all know, young learners thrive on hands-on experiences, and what better way to channel their enthusiasm than by creating step-by-step guides for some classicContinue reading “5 Spooktacular Procedure Writing Activities for Halloween Classroom Fun!”
5 Must-Do Activities to Start the Year Strong in Your Classroom
As we embark on a new school year, let’s kickstart it with enthusiasm and create a vibrant classroom environment where our students thrive. Let me share my top back-to-school activities that help to establish classroom expectations collaboratively and foster a positive teacher-student relationship. Let’s dive in! Collaborative Expectations Creation: Involve students in creating classroom rulesContinue reading “5 Must-Do Activities to Start the Year Strong in Your Classroom”
Exploring Friendship and Giraffes in the Classroom with Bev and Kev
I’m thrilled to share how the awesome book, Bev and Kev by Katrina Germein and Mandy Foot, took our classroom on a wild journey. We took a deep dive into the themes of the story: explored friendship, compared real giraffes to the story’s giraffe ‘Bev’, described characters, sequenced the story, and even learned cool giraffeContinue reading “Exploring Friendship and Giraffes in the Classroom with Bev and Kev”
Classroom Creativity and Learning with “Snap!” by Anna Walker
I’m thrilled to share the journey we’ve embarked on with the book “Snap!” by Anna Walker in our classroom. This whimsical tale has sparked our imaginations, ignited our love for learning, and taken us on a thrilling adventure exploring onomatopoeias, frog life cycles, habitats, informative writing, comprehension, and artistic creations. Join us as we delveContinue reading “Classroom Creativity and Learning with “Snap!” by Anna Walker”
5 Essential Sun Safety Lessons to Teach Your Students This Summer
As the summer season approaches, teachers of lower primary school students have a crucial role to play in promoting sun safety among their little learners. Just like me, many of you may have grown up with the iconic slogan “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide,” which emphasised the importance of protecting ourselves from the sun’sContinue reading “5 Essential Sun Safety Lessons to Teach Your Students This Summer”
Classroom Activities for Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall
As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for captivating books that not only engage my students but also provide valuable learning opportunities. Sophie Blackall’s delightful book, ‘Farmhouse,’ is the perfect choice to immerse my young learners in exploring past and present, history, and creativity. In this blog post, I’ll share our adventures andContinue reading “Classroom Activities for Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall”
8 Classroom Activities to Finish the School Year Strong
As the school year wraps up, we know how important it is to keep those little ones engaged and excited until the very end. It can be a challenge, but with some super fun and energizing activities, we can make sure the classroom stays buzzing with joy and laughter. So, let’s dive into some awesomeContinue reading “8 Classroom Activities to Finish the School Year Strong”
Setting High Expectations for Kindergarten Sentence Writing
As a kindergarten teacher, you know how important it is to set high expectations for your student’s writing skills. One crucial aspect of writing is sentence construction, which requires a strong understanding of punctuation, capitalization, finger spacing, sight words, and meaning. Here are the five writing expectations that I set for my kindergarten students atContinue reading “Setting High Expectations for Kindergarten Sentence Writing”