A school carnival can be one of the most memorable experiences in a child's life. I still remember walking through the halls of my school and playground playing fun carnival games like ring toss, duck pond and balloon darts! But how can you make these carnival activities for kids both fun and educational? Take a look at these classic carnival game ideas for kindergarten and first grade, with a ... read more
Fun Printable Earth Day Activities For First Grade Kids
Did you know that Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd? Teaching young children in kindergarten and first grade to take care of our Earth is so important! Let's take a look at some fun activities and printable Earth Day activities that you can add to your lesson plans in April. Getting Started With Earth Day ActivitiesBegin by finding out what students know about Earth Day. A great ... read more
30 Fun & Easy Kindness Activities For Elementary
Let's be honest - kids aren't always nice to each other. If fighting, tattling and arguing have become a problem in your elementary classroom, it might be time to teach a little kindness. Fostering kindness is a great way to promote positive behavior, create a welcoming classroom culture, and instill lifelong values in young students. If you're ready to get started, here are 30 kindness activities ... read more
A Bad Case Of Stripes Book Activities For 1st Grade
A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon is a Caldecott medal of honor book that offers a valuable lesson on identity, acceptance, and being true to oneself. The simple message of the book shows students that it's better to be yourself and others will accept you just as you are. It's a great addition to your read aloud activities for back to school, social emotional learning and friendship ... read more
30 Amazing Books About Kindness For Elementary Kids
Teaching kindness is just as important as teaching reading and math, especially in the formative years of kindergarten and first grade. It's one of the most important social emotional learning skills for children to learn. One of the most effective ways to instill this value is through engaging children’s books that demonstrate the power of simple acts of kindness. From classic tales to modern ... read more
Storyline Online: Best Free Read Aloud Books For Kids
Are you an elementary teacher that's looking for a way to include read alouds into your daily instruction? If so, you need to check out the website Storyline Online. It's a great resource for teachers who are seeking to foster a love of reading and enhance literacy skills in their elementary classrooms. What is Storyline Online?Storyline Online is a website offered by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation ... read more
32 Fun Games & Easter Activities For Kids In 2024
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the excitement of Easter! There's no shortage of engaging games and Easter activities for kids to enjoy at this special time of year. From egg hunts to bunny crafts, Easter-themed games, and creative art projects, there are countless ways to bring the joy of the season into the classroom while incorporating valuable learning experiences with Easter ideas. ... read more
Fun & Easy How To Catch The Easter Bunny Activities
Are you ready to hop into some Easter-themed fun with your kindergarten or 1st-grade students? If you're looking for engaging activities to accompany the funny children's Easter book How To Catch The Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace, you've come to the right place! This is always a favorite storybook to add to my book studies in April! In this blog post, I'll share a variety of ideas that you can ... read more
15 Best St. Patrick’s Day Read Aloud Books For Kids
Are you planning your St. Patrick's Day read aloud books for March? The luck of the Irish will soon be upon us so be sure to include some of these stories on your list! You'll find so many great books that you'll want to include. From learning about St. Patrick's Day traditions to some funny leprechauns, these children's books will soon become your March favorites!15 Best St. Patrick's Day Read ... read more
10 Read Aloud Teaching Strategies For Elementary Classrooms
Reading aloud to children in the classroom is vitally important to their success as a reader. But is it really as simple as just sitting down to read a book? Reading aloud to kids certainly isn't a complicated process but there are a few things to consider before your next read aloud. Here are important strategies to remember when reading aloud to students. WHAT IS A READ ALOUD?Simply put, a read ... read more
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