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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… Read More
Packing up your classroom at the end of the year can seem like a daunting task. The pool is calling your name and summer break is chasing at your heels. You deserve a stress-free summer vacation! So, how can you make starting back to school next year easier? Here are a few tips for packing up your classroom to make your… Read More
Has end of the year behavior become an issue in your elementary classroom? If you feel like there’s a full moon the entire month of May, you’re not alone. As the school year is drawing to a close, classroom behaviors can sometimes go wild. If you’re suddenly wondering what happened to your well-behaved students check out these strategies for end… Read More
Are you wondering how to host an elementary school talent show? Your event can be the talk of the town with these simple and fun school talent show ideas! What is a talent show at school? A school talent show is a place for students to show off their special skills like singing, dancing or even telling jokes. Many of… Read More
End of the year activities for first grade can be a challenge. You still have several weeks left of school and kids just want to have fun. So how do you keep the countdown to the end of the school year exciting and still educational? Having your students be the teacher for the day is the perfect project to keep… Read More
Are you a last minute Lucy like me and in need of quick and easy Mother’s Day crafts? Take a look this adorable and super easy (FREE!) craft for kids. Easy Peasy Mother’s Day Crafts Mother’s Day sort of snuck up on me this year. We were busy working on our end of the year activities and I realized that… Read More
