With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I wanted to share a few activities to help keep your little ones engaged and your party well-managed! Typically, our classroom Valentine's Day party includes five/six 15 minute stations. With these Valentine's Day games, activities, crafts, … [Read more...]
Groundhog Day Craft for Graphing and Analyzing Data
February 2nd is, of course, the day of the groundhog! We rely on good ol' Punxsutawney Phil to determine whether spring will come early or whether we will have six more weeks of winter. Just before Groundhog Day, I have my students predict whether the groundhog will … [Read more...]
No Contact Classroom Christmas Party Ideas
By now, it's no secret that I love party days! Watching the excitement of the holiday season through a child's eyes is simply the best, but planning a no contact classroom Christmas party that is magical, educational, healthy, and of course fun, can be a daunting … [Read more...]
35 Thematic Turkey Activities for All Subjects
Every year, my students and I spend the last week leading up to Thanksgiving on our nonfiction turkey research unit. We learn all about turkeys using a variety of thematic turkey activities that hit each content area, including reading, writing, math, science and social studies. … [Read more...]
Classroom Halloween Party Ideas
Whether you are a seasoned teacher, first-year teacher or veteran room mom, pulling off a classroom Halloween party that is a balanced combination of magical, educational, healthy, and of course fun, can seem like a difficult feat! Our classroom Halloween party is my favorite … [Read more...]
