Seasonal

Seasonal themes make it easier to keep students engaged throughout the year while still teaching the skills you need to teach. From back-to-school routines to end-of-year reflection, seasonal activities can support classroom community, academic practice, and a little extra fun when everyone needs it most.

Summer | Teacher Professional Practice

95 Ways Elementary Teachers Relax During Summer

How do teachers keep up with all the latest trends in education? How do they keep themselves motivated and fresh every year? Here are 95 ways teachers stay fresh for…

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Back-to-School

Getting to Know You Small Group Icebreaker Craft

This Getting to Know You Small Group Icebreaker Craft is a great way to help students establish themselves within small groups, table groups, or as a whole class. It’s a…

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Spring

I Am Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Craftivity

A fun St. Patrick’s Day I Am Lucky Craftivity that helps students reflect on what makes them lucky. The St. Patrick’s Day Craftivity includes the clover base and a prewriting graphic organizer…

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Winter

A Free Valentine’s Day Writing Activity That Builds Growth Mindset

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and many teachers are looking for classroom activities that feel meaningful without adding stress. This free Valentine’s Day writing activity gives students a chance…

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Winter

Valentine’s Day Art Activities for Elementary School

Here are a few Valentine’s Day Art Activities that you can easily do in your classroom to brighten up the space and send home to parents. These painting activities can also…

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Winter

Valentine’s Day Flap Book

A heart-shaped Valentine’s Day Flap Book where students reflect on and describe what makes the people they care about special. This flapbook is the perfect Valentine’s Day Craft that you…

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Back-to-School

The First Week of Second Grade

I’ve met my kiddos. They are AMAZING! So different from last year’s group of students. I can already tell that we’re going to have an AWESOME year together! I only…

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Back-to-School

The 6 Best Back-to-School Blog Posts

The back-to-school season is upon us. From classroom setup and what to do on the first day of school to routines that you will want to establish during your…

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Back-to-School | Teacher Professional Practice

Six Simple Steps for Organized Emergency Sub Plans

How well organized are your emergency sub plans? I have to admit that mine were not well organized. I’d dutifully throw together some worksheets and a generic agenda, but they…

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Fall

Fun Back-to-School Craft For the First Day of School – Bus Flap Book

Are you headed back to your first days of school? Do you have students tell about themselves, review the rules, and acclimate them to the classroom? I developed this Back-to-School…

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Summer

Summer Bucket List Craft – Writing Project & Bulletin Board

A fun project that I have my students complete during the last week of school is a Summer Bucket List. Most of the students in our classrooms don’t necessarily get to “plan”…

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End-of-the-Year | Summer

End-of-the-Year Memory Book & Activities

As the year winds down and classrooms finish with most of the “have to” curriculum, it’s time to do some end-of-the-year activities just for the fun of it. I like…

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