1st Day of School Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade Students + Bonus 15 Writing Prompts to Kick off the School Year— August has arrived, which means that it’s time to start preparing for the back-to-school season. As you buy the new decorations for your classroom and create the themes for this year’s […]
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Cinco de Mayo Facts
As you prepare your curriculum for May, it is important to consider incorporating culture and flavor into your lesson plans. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated, quite obviously, on May 5. This is a great time to introduce your students to this holiday, to explain the history of it, and to […]
Spring Art Projects for Elementary Students
As color begins to creep back into the landscape again during spring time, you can incorporate these same beautiful hues into your elementary classroom. Spring is the ideal time to get started on some colorful art projects as well as to explore seasonal concepts and themes in your classroom. Whether you are teaching kindergarten students […]
St Patrick’s Day Story Starters
St Patrick’s Day— It’s a holiday filled with mischievous fun and magical discoveries at the end of the rainbow. Students love the excitement surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, so it’s great to capitalize on that joy and incorporate the holiday into your classroom lesson plans. If your students keep a journal in your class or creative writing […]
10 Valentine’s Day Activities
When you flip the classroom calendar to the month of February, you are likely greeted with shades of red and pink as well as themed decor like hearts and flowers. It’s the month of love, as the Valentine’s Day holiday is celebrated on February 14. It’s always fun to incorporate these holidays into your curriculum, […]
Character Education
“People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Character education helps kids learn more about basic morals and values and their importance. Character-building is often included in class lessons and in the supporting curricula used in classrooms across our country. Typical character traits […]