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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
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
Do you want to try some pumpkin activities for kids but you aren’t sure where to start? There are so many fun ways to introduce the world of pumpkins to your kindergarten and first-grade students! Let’s take a look at some of the best pumpkin activities that kids will love. Pumpkin Activities For Kids One of the first things you… Read More
How do you keep your students on task and learning during October when all they’re thinking about is Halloween and trick or treat? This fun, seasonal read aloud will do the trick, and Spookley The Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano will soon become one of your class favorites! This is a great story with a simple message of “You can’t judge a… Read More
Prefer to listen? Podcast Episode 9 – Friendship Skills for Kids: Tips for Elementary Teachers Friendship Activities For Elementary Students Friendship activities for elementary students are a great way to begin your back-to-school lesson plans. Creating a caring classroom climate and teaching friendship skills will build social skills and set the tone for your whole year. For many students, coming… Read More
Teaching your students about Presidents Day is a great way to incorporate some social studies standards into your lesson plans in February. But how can you teach about American presidents in an age-appropriate way? Follow along with our week-long unit as I show you how I taught my students all about President’s Day. President’s Day Activities Day 1 – An… Read More
