Where learning feels like play.
It’s that time of year again! The days are shorter, the air is colder, and the stress levels of teachers everywhere are soaring. The last couple of weeks before your holiday break are challenging, there’s no doubt about that. But I’m here to help you keep it stress-free, easy, and still productive and educational. Here are 5 teacher survival tips to… Read More
Do you have a hard time getting your kindergarten and first grade students interested in writing? When December rolls around, I break out the Christmas writing prompts to get students engaged and excited to write. It’s easy to teach first graders the writing process when you add some fun writing prompts or story starters to your lesson plans. Young children… Read More
As a kindergarten or first grade teacher, you want your students to be engaged and enjoy learning. Fortunately, there are many ways to add more play in the classroom and still keep students learning. Here are 11 simple tips to help you make learning feel like play in your classroom. Why is play important in the classroom? Play is essential… Read More
The month of November is perfect to step back in time and teach students about the First Thanksgiving. In my classroom, we take about a week and learn all about the pilgrims, Native Americans, and this national holiday that’s celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. During our unit, we make an interactive craft book which is one… 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
The importance of play cannot be understated. From the moment children are born, they learn best through play. It’s how they explore their world, imagine new possibilities and make choices. As children grow older, play becomes more organized and structured, but it continues to be a vital part of their physical, social, and emotional development. In elementary school children have… Read More
