If you’ve ever had students stare at a text with confusion, unsure of how to tackle it, you’re not alone. Teaching reading comprehension can be challenging—especially when students lack the…
The first week of school sets the tone for the rest of the year. Teachers everywhere are looking for meaningful activities that build classroom community, set goals, and get students…
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…
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 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…
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!…
