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  • A Teacher’s Guide To Hosting a Classroom Elf

    As the holidays approach, many teachers are searching for classroom elf activities that keep students engaged, excited, and behaving well. A classroom elf is the perfect holiday tradition to bring fun, laughter, and a little magic into your class while reinforcing positive behaviour. This simple idea will create memories your students will cherish long after […]

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  • Gingerbread Classroom Activities – Festive STEM and Writing Ideas for December

    The sweet aroma of gingerbread is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to bring a sprinkle of holiday magic into your classroom! These gingerbread classroom activities are packed with STEM challenges, writing prompts, and sequencing projects that keep students learning while celebrating the joy of the season. Whether you’re looking for hands-on crafts, […]

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  • 5 Classroom Elf Activities: Fun and Stress-Free Ideas for Teachers

    Looking for classroom elf activities that keep your students excited without adding to your holiday stress? These five no-prep ideas blend festive fun with real learning, so you can make December magical while still meeting curriculum goals. If you’ve never used a classroom elf before, my guide on How to Add Holiday Magic with a […]

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  • Halloween Procedure Writing Activities: 5 Spooky Ideas for Kids

    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 […]

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  • Kindergarten Sentence Writing: 5 Expectations for Confident Young Writers

    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 […]

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  • Great Books to Inspire Procedure Writing in the Classroom

    Teaching procedure writing can be fun and engaging when paired with the right picture books. Stories with clear sequences, repetitive text, and humorous situations help students understand the concept of step-by-step instructions. Here are some of my favorite books to inspire procedure writing in K–3 classrooms, along with companion resources to save you planning time. […]

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