I still remember the day I discovered how powerful it was to gamify math for my students. Suddenly, math practice wasn't something they had to do. It was something they wanted to do. By turning lessons into fun math activities, I noticed my students became more willing to take risks and tackle challenges they might have avoided before. It was all because they were having fun! When math feels ... Read More about 5 Fun Math Activities for Your Elementary Classroom
4 Easy Ways to Increase Student Engagement After the Winter Holidays
I love the fresh start that January brings each year. After the whirlwind of the holiday season, settling back into a routine feels so refreshing. It's the perfect time to set some new goals and start fresh! However, after a few weeks off, getting students engaged and excited about learning can be difficult. To help your students smoothly transition back into their routines after winter break, ... Read More about 4 Easy Ways to Increase Student Engagement After the Winter Holidays
Practical Tips and Activities for Teaching Cursive
Teaching cursive handwriting seems to be a skill that’s slowly getting pushed to the side in our elementary schools. If it’s taught at all, it might only get a year or two of attention before it fades away. The truth is, there are quite a few benefits to teaching cursive that keyboards won't ever give to us. I’m sharing some tips and resources to help you bring this valuable skill back into your ... Read More about Practical Tips and Activities for Teaching Cursive
No Prep Literacy Centers for Kindergarten and First Grade
One of my absolute favorite routines in my classroom has to be our literacy centers! They offer so much flexibility and keep my students totally engaged. I love that they allow us to review important skills or practice new ones with hands-on activities. Since I switch them up with the seasons, holidays, or our current theme, they never get stale. Now, as much as I love using literacy centers, I’m ... Read More about No Prep Literacy Centers for Kindergarten and First Grade
Exciting December Activities to Increase Student Engagement
Do you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Probably not over the excitement of your students during December, right? I totally get it! Walking into a classroom this month can feel like stepping into a whirlwind of energy. Our students, and let’s be honest, we teachers too, are eagerly anticipating winter break. Instead, here we are, trying to keep our kiddos engaged and learning while their energy ... Read More about Exciting December Activities to Increase Student Engagement
Fun and Engaging November Activities for the Elementary Classroom
November can be a tricky time in the classroom. We’re right in the middle of the holidays, with the excitement of breaks just around the corner. That can make it a challenge to keep our students focused. With the right November activities, we can still make learning fun and engaging. We can keep our students motivated even as they look forward to their time off. I’ve found that adding a little ... Read More about Fun and Engaging November Activities for the Elementary Classroom
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