As a teacher, you’ve probably heard the following: “I can’t draw!” When I started teaching first grade, I used to hear that all the time from my kids. I discovered that some of my students would draw the same kind of picture over and over again, and were afraid to come out of their artistic…
It’s time to celebrate all things Irish! We’ve made FOUR FREE St. Patrick’s Day literacy activities to compliment your classroom celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that observes the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It should be noted that this holiday is heavy on symbolic images like golden coins, shamrocks,…
Skip counting is a key math skill that can be tricky for some students to grasp. It’s important to give your kids many opportunities to practice this concept (especially in Kindergarten and 1st grade) because it leads naturally into multiplication. Furthermore, skip counting helps students see patterns in numbers. Being able to quickly recite and…
A few years ago, we started using spelling choice board activities in our classroom and have never looked back! Educators have such an important job of building a strong spelling foundation for our students. While this can be pretty challenging, you can make it easier by introducing fun activities to keep your little learners engaged…
It’s so important to give children time every day to get their bodies moving. Our “Let’s Get Moving” printable makes fitness fun and easy! This movement activity for kids is perfect for brain breaks, indoor recess and even class parties. Physical activity doesn’t just improve fitness — it also reduces stress and helps with confidence…
We don’t think there’s a better time of year to explore animal life cycles than springtime! Whether you’re planning to visit a farm with your kiddos, or actually hatch your own chicks, this chicken life cycle craft perfectly supplements your science and spring themed lessons. Students get a chance to learn about the life cycle…
