• How to Catch the Easter Bunny in the Classroom

    As Easter approaches, classrooms are buzzing with excitement, and it’s the perfect time to blend festive fun with engaging learning experiences. One of the most popular and creative ways to celebrate is by designing Easter Bunny traps! Not only does this activity spark imagination, but it also ties perfectly into procedural writing lessons. Using the […]

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  • All The Ways To Be Smart Activities For Back To School

    All The Ways To Be Smart by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys is a beautifully illustrated book that celebrates the many talents of every child. Inspired by Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, the author explores the concept of intelligence and the unique qualities of every child. This book has fast become one of my first week of school […]

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  • Encourage Positive Classroom Management with Bucket Filler Activities

    Creating a positive and encouraging classroom filled with kindness and respect is something we start working on from day one.  I always start the year by reading the book Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud. The bucket filling concept explained in the book acts as a powerful classroom management strategy all year through. It […]

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  • How to Catch a Turkey – Thanksgiving STEM Activity and Procedural Writing

    I always love teaching procedural writing… but a procedural writing activity that lends itself to STEM is the BEST! Reading the book How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton is the perfect starting point for this fun and engaging project-based learning Thanksgiving activity. The kiddos love being creative and designing their […]

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  • Fun Christmas Activities For The Classroom That The Kids Will Love!

    During the holiday season, engaging our students can be harder than ever.  Using holiday and seasonal activities helps to get over that hurdle. These Christmas activities will have your students focused and engaged while working on important skills. 1. Letter to Santa Writing The top Christmas writing activity would have to be the classic letter to […]

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  • Bear Says Thanks Activities for Thanksgiving

    I love using the book to talk to children about being grateful, giving thanks and good manners, as well as themes of friendship, sharing and gratitude. Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman is a classroom favorite for the month of November. The story is about a lonely bear with empty cupboards who decides to […]

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  • Free 2025 Printable Calendar

    2025 is almost here! While 2024 may have felt like it would never end, a fresh new year brings endless possibilities. One of the best ways to prepare is by organizing your schedule with a free 2025 printable calendar. Whether you’re planning for work, family events, or school activities, this calendar will help you keep […]

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  • The Best Books About Space for Kids

    World Space Week is a UN-declared celebration of space held annually, every October 4 to 10. It is the largest space event in the world and an ideal time for teachers and educators to use space-based activities to excite students about science and technology. What will I be reading in the classroom for World Space […]

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  • Super Fun Halloween Writing Activities – Haunted House for Sale

    Kids love Halloween… The costumes, the candy, the spooky stories! The month of October is the perfect opportunity to engage students in writing and get those creative juices flowing. These Halloween writing activities will help your students create a creepy tale or two. Haunted House For Sale I used to teach at a school that […]

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  • Teaching Ideas for The Fire Wombat by Jackie French

    The Fire Wombat – Notable for the 2021 CBCA Book of The Year The publishers say…   As the flames of a bushfire approach, one small wombat shelters with other animals in her burrow. But that is just the beginning of their journey to safety.Based on events witnessed by Australian Children’s Laureate Jackie French during […]

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