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Discover teaching tips for your elementary school classroom and see how MB Creations' resources can help your students grow. Gain easy ideas to implement in your teaching routines today!

Oct 307 min read

Language Arts

7 Ideas for Teaching "A Christmas Carol" During Language Arts this December

Teach A Christmas Carol this December! Explore Dickens, Victorian England, and creative projects to engage students with its themes.

Book Review: Save Me a Seat by Gita Varadarajan and Sarah Weeks

Oct 255 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: Save Me a Seat by Gita Varadarajan and Sarah Weeks

Save Me a Seat by Gita Varadarajan & Sarah Weeks is a heartfelt story of friendship, cultural differences, and standing up against bullying.

Book Review: Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

Oct 255 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus introduces readers to Aven Green, a witty and determined 13-year-old girl born without arms.

Book Review: The Losers Club by Andrew Clements

Oct 185 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: The Losers Club by Andrew Clements

Read The Losers Club by Andrew Clements—a heartwarming story about friendship, self-acceptance, and the joy of reading. Grades 3 - 6.

Book Review: The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm

Oct 186 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm

Explore The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm with engaging classroom activities, and discussions on teamwork, trust, and exploration.

Color, Create, Connect: How Collaborative Posters Bring Students Together

Oct 105 min read

Classroom Management

Color, Create, Connect: How Collaborative Posters Bring Students Together

Collaborative art projects build classroom unity and strengthen teamwork. Students color each piece following a specific number code.

Sep 305 min read

Math

Counting on Creativity: 9 Clever Math Questions That Hook Students

Ask a variety of engaging math questions using these nine question stems and keep your students curious as they discuss math thinking.

Approach Parent-Teacher Conferences with Confidence

Sep 257 min read

Elementary Teaching

Approach Parent-Teacher Conferences with Confidence

Preparing for parent-teacher conferences should begin well in advance to ensure everything runs smoothly. Save time with editable forms.

Sep 195 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Invite students to read Front Desk in small groups and complete these print and digital worksheets and discussion activities together.

Bring Reading to Life with Book Recommendations

Sep 135 min read

Language Arts

Bring Reading to Life with Book Recommendations

Transform your classroom with engaging book projects and year-round bulletin boards! These activities keep students excited about reading.

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