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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
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 back to school (or starting school for the first time) is an exciting time of the year! They look forward… Read More
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
You’ve seen other teachers post about theme days at school and want to tackle one yourself. Maybe it seems like too much work or you aren’t exactly sure how to design your own theme day for kids. Here are a few simple tips to help you transform your classroom into a fun educational day for spirit week, a class party,… Read More
