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Anzac Day is a significant occasion in Australia, marking a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by servicemen and women. For educators and parents, it’s an opportunity to teach primary school children about this important day through meaningful Anzac Day activities for primary school children. While classroom discussions are essential, hands-on activities and participation […]
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to introduce students to fun and engaging Cinco de Mayo classroom activities that celebrate Mexican culture, history, and traditions. Whether you’re teaching in person or virtually, there are plenty of exciting and educational ways to make the celebration both fun and meaningful […]
Book Week costume ideas for teachers don’t need to be expensive, uncomfortable or time-consuming. In fact, with a dash of creativity and a peek into your own wardrobe, you can put together a magical look that celebrates literature and keeps your stress levels low. Here are some fun, easy and budget-friendly costume ideas perfect for […]
Celebrate Harmony Week in the Classroom with an engaging, creative, and meaningful activity that students of all ages can enjoy! Every year during Harmony Week, my school groups students from different year levels into buddy pairs to explore cultural activities and themes. However, finding activities that cater to students from Kindergarten through to Year 6 […]
Halloween is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to bring some excitement into your classroom with these Halloween procedure writing activities. Procedural writing helps students practise sequencing and clear communication while having fun with hands-on, seasonal tasks. Here are five spooktacular Halloween procedure writing activities to engage your students this October. 1. How […]
Kindergarten sentence writing is one of the most important parts of early literacy. When children learn to write sentences with proper punctuation, capitalization, spacing, and sight words, they develop the foundation for strong reading and writing skills in later years. As a kindergarten teacher, I set high expectations from the very beginning of the school […]
How to Celebrate Harmony Week in the Classroom: Fun and Meaningful Activities for Students Celebrate Harmony Week in the classroom by embracing activities that foster cultural diversity, inclusivity, and respect. Harmony Week is an ideal opportunity to teach your students about the importance of cultural understanding while engaging them in fun and meaningful classroom activities. […]
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to engage your students with creative and fun St. Patrick’s Day activities. From writing prompts to STEM, these activities will spark your students’ imagination and enhance their learning experience. One of the best ways to spark creativity in the classroom is by reading How to Catch a Leprechaun […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to combine STEM learning with procedural writing. One of my favorite ways to do this in the classroom is with the book How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton. This story is the ideal starting point for a fun, hands-on, project-based learning activity where students plan, […]
