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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!

Making Mother's Day Special in Your Elementary School

Dec 135 min read

Classroom Enrichment

Making Mother's Day Special in Your Elementary School

Help students design a craft and card for their moms, grandmas, and aunts to celebrate Mother’s Day! Watch the included video to learn how.

Teach the Teacher: The Perfect Last-Week-of-School Activity

Dec 136 min read

Classroom Enrichment

Teach the Teacher: The Perfect Last-Week-of-School Activity

Teach the Teacher is a fun event to engage your class during the last week of school. Invite students to share about an area of expertise.

Testing Week Survival Tips for Teachers and Students

Dec 67 min read

Classroom Management

Testing Week Survival Tips for Teachers and Students

Test taking strategies and activities prepare elementary students to approach state exams with confidence. Build a positive mindset in kids.

Economics Assembly Line: All-Time Favorite Social Studies Activity

Dec 26 min read

Classroom Enrichment

Economics Assembly Line: All-Time Favorite Social Studies Activity

Run a pretend pizza shop! This hands-on history simulation teaches supply, demand, and assembly line efficiency in a fun, interactive way.

Book Review: A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff

Nov 86 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff

Read A Tangle of Knots written by Lisa Graff with your upper elementary students in a literature circle, novel study, or book club.

Book Review: The Elephant's Girl by Celesta Rimington

Nov 76 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: The Elephant's Girl by Celesta Rimington

Read The Elephant's Girl written by Celesta Rimington with your upper elementary students in a literature circle, novel study, or book club.

Book Review: Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley

Nov 66 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley

Read Circus Mirandus written by Cassie Beasley with your upper elementary students in a literature circle, novel study, or book club.

Book Review: Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty

Nov 56 min read

Language Arts

Book Review: Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty

Read Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty with your upper elementary students in a literature circle, novel study, or book club.

Foldables 101: How to Print Double-Sided Templates and Engage Students in Any Lesson

Nov 28 min read

Classroom Enrichment

Foldables 101: How to Print Double-Sided Templates and Engage Students in Any Lesson

Engage students with foldable style notes. Edit the text in these Google Slides templates and print double-sided foldables for any subject.

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.

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.

Revitalize Reading with Novel Studies for Any Book Club or Literacy Circle

Sep 76 min read

Language Arts

Revitalize Reading with Novel Studies for Any Book Club or Literacy Circle

Transform your classroom with novel studies for any book to make reading engaging. Combine literature standards with interest and fun!

Oct 2, 20233 min read

Classroom Enrichment

Holiday Math Banners Save the Day!

The holiday season is a magical time for students, filled with excitement and anticipation. As educators, we often find ourselves...