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Jan 145 min read
10 Tips for Transforming Your Social Studies Lessons to Bring History to Life
Transform your social studies lessons with 10 engaging strategies like Discussion Bingo, hands-on projects, simulations, and timelines.
Jan 97 min read
Engaging Podcasts for Elementary Students and Classrooms
Bring excitement to your classroom with podcasts! Discover engaging shows for students, creative project ideas, & tips for active listening.
Jan 37 min read
Why Icebreaker Activities Should Be a Priority in Your Elementary Classroom
Check out these fun icebreaker activities to build a strong classroom community and help students feel comfortable and engaged from day one!
Dec 13, 20245 min read
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.
Dec 13, 20246 min read
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.
Dec 6, 20247 min read
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.
Dec 2, 20246 min read
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.
Nov 8, 20246 min read
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.
Nov 7, 20246 min read
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.
Nov 6, 20246 min read
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.
Nov 5, 20246 min read
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.
Nov 2, 20248 min read
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 30, 20247 min read
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.
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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.
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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.
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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.
Oct 18, 20246 min read
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.
Oct 10, 20245 min read
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 30, 20245 min read
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 19, 20245 min read
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.Â
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