Where learning feels like play.
We all know that too much screen time isn’t good for students. But due to the recent quarantine, teachers and parents are finding themselves using more and more digital resources for kids. But how do you know which online activities are the best for young children and where do you find them? What makes a digital resource good for kids?… Read More
A few weeks ago I found myself, along with the rest of the teachers in the the United States, thrust into the world of distance learning. I’ve been a teacher for 32 years and have seen pretty much everything you can imagine in elementary education. But this was a first! I can definitely say I never imagined teaching my students… Read More
My computer has become my new best friend – how about you? Distance learning is the newest buzz word in education and it’s taking a little bit to get used to. I’ve been at this now for a few weeks, and although that certainly makes me no expert, I have learned a few things. If you’re just getting started, here… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day activities are some of my favorite things to do during the month of March! Of course, we make leprechaun traps and try to catch those little rascals. But I also like my kids to understand a little about the history of the holiday. Take a look at how we add some informational writing into this fun holiday…. Read More
Do you know how to catch a leprechaun? By building a trap of course! Take a look at the fun we had building leprechaun traps and writing about how we planned to catch those little rascals! Making Leprechaun Traps Leprechaun traps can be such fun to make for St. Patrick’s Day so we decided to give it a try. In the… Read More
Do you remember your classroom Valentine party? Fancy boxes with ribbon and lace. Hoping that special someone would drop a card into your Valentine box. Those Valentine’s Day activities were the best! I still love that classic classroom Valentine party, but I was ready to give mine a little twist. I wanted my students to have those same special memories… Read More
