Elementary Archives - Stop and Smell the Crayons

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…
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November can be a tricky time in the classroom. We’re right in the middle of the holidays, with the excitement…
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October is hands down one of my favorite months! The cooler weather, the crisp sound of falling leaves, and that…
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Isn’t it amazing how using actual coins has become almost like a lost art, like reading an analog clock? When…
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As the school year kicks off and the excitement of a new beginning fills the air, there’s something special about…
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When August rolls around, I can’t help but get butterflies in my stomach. The anticipation of meeting my new group…
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First graders are brimming with excitement for learning! Their wide-eyed eagerness to discover new things makes every lesson an adventure….
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Third graders are such eager learners! It’s one of the many things I absolutely love about working with this age…
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I’m all about being efficient and effective, especially when it comes to lesson planning. Do you know what subject really…
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May is such an exciting time in the classroom, isn’t it? With the end of the school year peeking around…
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Let’s talk about the wild world of teaching paperwork because, wow, did I underestimate it when I first started! When…
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Remember back in the day when we used to all read the same book for class? But as time passed,…
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