Summer is a time for fun, sunshine, and a well-deserved break from the classroom. But did you know that students can lose up to two months of reading and writing skills over the summer? It’s called the “summer slide,” and it can make the start of the next school year more challenging than it needs…
As parents and teachers, one of the most exciting milestones we can celebrate in early childhood is when a little one begins to recognize their letters and numbers. These early skills lay the foundation for all future learning, from reading and writing to basic math. The good news? Teaching these skills doesn’t have to feel…
Halloween is right around the corner and you may be getting ready to throw a fun celebration in your classroom or at home. If you want to “wow” your little ones, make this super simple and kid approved witch’s brew Halloween recipe! It will add a lot of fun to your next party and only…
Show and Tell is a great way to allow young children the opportunity to communicate in front of a small group. It really helps to develop confidence and basic public speaking skills. In turn, it gives the audience a chance to improve their listening skills which is just as important! The show & tell tips…
With the weather warming up and the end of the school year quickly approaching, there’s no better time to throw a classroom ice cream party! You can incorporate fun while reinforcing skills that you’ve taught throughout the school year with our FREE ice cream party planning activity. Our students love being part of the party…
When teaching about butterfly and frog life cycles, there’s no better way for children to grasp the concept then getting to see the process in action! We like to teach these life cycles one after the other. We do this while encouraging our kids to make connections between the different life cycles so that they…
