Building Place Value Understanding with a Fun Sandcastle Craft
Make Learning Place Value a Day at the Beach! Building Place Value Understanding with a Fun Sandcastle Craft is the perfect hands-on and engaging way to teach place value to…
Teaching the Digraph “CK” in a fun way (with Rubber Ducks)
As elementary teachers, we know that one of the best ways to engage young learners is by incorporating playful, hands-on activities into our lessons. Luckily I had a very creative…
Punctuation celebration in the primary grades
Punctuation Celebration Teaching punctuation in the primary grades is like adding sprinkles to a cupcake. It’s a punctuation celebration — turn writing from plain to exciting! Tell your students you…
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Students
Have you seen the price of Valentine’s Day cards lately? WOW, with a little eraser or gift they end up costing $20 – $30 for a class of 25 students!…
Sweet & Simple Homemade Biscotti Using Cake Mix
As the weather turns cooler and we all cozy up indoors, there’s nothing better than a warm drink and a sweet treat to go with it. If you’re looking for…
Boost Fluency with Digraph Strips and Tents
As elementary teachers and reading specialists, we know the importance of building a strong foundation in phonics. Digraphs—those tricky two-letter combinations that produce one sound—can be particularly challenging for early…