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As the end of the year approaches, you may be looking for ways to keep your students engaged, excited, and behaving their best. The December season brings joy and anticipation to students, but it also means managing that extra energy in the classroom! This is where a classroom elf can be a total game-changer. Why […]
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 a […]
‘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 as […]
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 classic […]
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 at […]
1. Wombat Stew by Marcia K. Vaughan This classic Australian picture book is my absolute favourite when it comes to teaching procedure writing. The story follows a hungry dingo intent on cooking up a delicious wombat stew for tea. Lucky for the wombat, the other bush animals make a number of cooking suggestions designed to […]
