Elementary Archives - Stop and Smell the Crayons

Exciting Hands-on Activities for Teaching Air and Water in the Environment

Air and water are two things we rely on every single day, yet they often go unnoticed. That is, until…
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Have you ever had your students question why water flows but ice stays put? Or why honey moves slower than…
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When it comes to teaching reading, I’ve found that novel studies are the key to making lessons more meaningful and…
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I still remember the day I discovered how powerful it was to gamify math for my students. Suddenly, math practice…
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I love the fresh start that January brings each year. After the whirlwind of the holiday season, settling back into…
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Teaching cursive handwriting seems to be a skill that’s slowly getting pushed to the side in our elementary schools. If…
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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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