Feb 03
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to introduce enjoyable, themed activities in your classroom that reinforce important skills such as reading comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. To make this holiday both engaging and educational, I have developed a series of activities that your students will enjoy while learning about legends, practicing grammar, and even decoding …
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Nov 25
Are you looking for a way to keep your students engaged and learning during the busy holiday season? Balancing holiday excitement with meaningful classroom activities can be challenging as December approaches. To help you maintain a productive classroom atmosphere, I’ve developed a resource that blends holiday fun with a timeline activity. This resource, designed as …
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Jan 15
“The Day the Music Died” refers to the tragic event that killed three iconic musicians – Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper.” As upper elementary teachers, it is important to educate and engage our students in understanding and appreciating the contributions of these legends to the music industry. This blog post provides …
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Nov 27
Are you looking for Winnie-the-Pooh Day activities? Winnie-the-Pooh Day is celebrated on January 18th every year, which is the birthday of the author A.A. Milne. This day provides a fantastic opportunity for upper elementary teachers to engage their students in fun and educational activities centered around the delightful world of Winnie-the-Pooh. The beloved character has …
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Feb 06
Students often need reminders about being kind to one another. Teaching students about kindness makes a big impact on student behavior. National Random Acts of Kindness, celebrated every February 17, is a great time to add a few activities into your lessons to encourage kindness. Check out these ideas including inspirational quotes, stories, short films, …
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Jan 02
Do you want your students to dig deeper into the stories they read, hear, or view? One way to do this is with high-interest topics. The Chinese New Year is an attention-grabbing topic with several legends your students are sure to love. Historians believe the Chinese New Year started during the Shang Dynasty under Emperor …
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Jan 24
Check out these five Groundhog Day activities. Students will enjoy learning why we celebrate this holiday. The cookie recipe is not only delicious but cute. Be sure to download the free printables as well. 5 Groundhog Day Activities Get the handout with all activities including the link to the Google Slides by clicking on the …
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