November has arrived with its crisp autumn air and bright-colored leaves floating from the trees. That can only mean one thing – Thanksgiving is on its way! In this blog post, we’ll explore a treasure trove of some of the best Thanksgiving activities for kids, ensuring that your students are engaged in their learning while also participating in valuable educational… Read More
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Read Aloud Activities
It’s almost time for one of my favorite holidays of the year – Thanksgiving. I can almost smell the turkey cooking in the oven and the sounds of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on the television! How can you take this excitement and turn it into a meaningful project in your first-grade classroom? Read on to see how you can… Read More
Best Halloween Classroom Door Decorations For 2023
If you’re looking for creative Halloween classroom door decorations, you’ve come to the right place. These Halloween door ideas use simple materials like construction paper and paint to welcome students into your classroom in a fun way. Want to start a little friendly competition in your hallway this year to see who can have the best Halloween door decorations? Here’s… Read More
8 Elementary Classroom Halloween Party Ideas Kids Will Love
Looking for classroom Halloween party ideas that will keep your little monsters engaged and learning during the month of October? Your students will love visiting a not-too-spooky haunted house with these fun idea Setting The Stage The night before your special day, transform your room into a spooky haunted house with spiderwebs, Halloween lights, plastic spiders, skeletons, plastic pumpkins, and… Read More
Best November Math And Literacy Centers For First Grade
Are you looking for the best November math and literacy centers for first grade? The key to having successful learning centers is with hands on activities that will keep your students engaged and on task. Take a peek at how to include fall fun themes like turkeys, pumpkins and Thanksgiving activities into your centers this month. Setting Up Your November… Read More
25 Outstanding November Picture Books Kids Will Love
What are your favorite November picture books? During this month we teach about the changing leaves, turkey trouble and all the ways we can be thankful. Here are some of the best read alouds for the month of November. Books About Turkeys 1. A Turkey For Thanksgiving In this adorable book, A Turkey For Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Moose want… Read More