Inclusive Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gifts From Kids: Teacher Ideas
Mother’s Day. Father’s Day. They’re holidays celebrated not just in the US but all around the world. But creating Mother’s Day gifts from kids in the classroom or Father’s Day presents from your students can get complicated when you consider all the different types of families. And shouldn’t you be considering all those different types […]
Empowering the child in 2020
‘Children leave the caregiver; the caregiver does not leave the child.’ Who would have thought that a global pandemic would lead to a world where social normality and early childhood practice was completely transformed? In early childhood, the ‘gate drop off’ quickly became one of the most significant socially normal practices emerging during COVID-19. The practice […]
Butterflies Activities For Kids That Are Perfect for Spring
Butterflies activities make spring magical for kids, and they’re pretty darn fun for teachers too! There’s something fascinating about the process a caterpillar goes through before it turns into a beautiful butterfly, one that young children just adore, and the process is chock-full of learning opportunities. So let’s dive right in, shall we? There are […]
4 Sustainability Podcast Episodes to Help Make Your Classroom Green
Earth Day should be every day, but let’s face it, the holiday comes around once a year as a good reminder that we’re all sharing this planet. When it comes to sustainability in the classroom, Earth Day is the perfect reminder that even the smallest learners can make big changes for the sake of the […]
Lovable Mother’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids | With Printable Templates
Are you looking for some handmade Mother’s Day gifts kids can make and Mom will fall in love with? You’ve come to the right place with these great heart-inspired craft ideas that can be used for anyone special in your students’ lives. I Love You to Pieces Card “Stained glass” I Love You to […]
Is Teaching Consonant Blends to Kids Worthwhile?
Consonant blends are defined as two or more consonants blended together, however, each sound may still be identified (eg. tr or fr). Blends are not to be confused with digraphs or trigraphs, where two or three letters come together to represent one sound (eg. sh or th). The teaching of consonant blends has always been […]
Is Teaching Consonant Blends to Kids Worthwhile?
Consonant blends are defined as two or more consonants blended together, however, each sound may still be identified (eg. tr or fr). Blends are not to be confused with digraphs or trigraphs, where two or three letters come together to represent one sound (eg. sh or th). The teaching of consonant blends has always been […]
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Craft Idea: Exploding Gift Boxes
Are you on the hunt for a unique Mother’s Day craft activity that your students can create for their moms or maybe just someone who is special to them? It can be a challenge to come up with a Mother’s Day craft idea that is different, allows your students to add their own touches, and helps […]
Mother’s Day Roses: A Fun Flower Craft for Kids And Science Lesson in One
It’s almost that wonderful time of year — the time when we honor moms and mother figures for their care, love, and support. With the world we’re living in, you may be worried that not all of your students will be able to complete a craft or gift to give to their mothers while they’re […]
5 Ways to Create Calm on State Testing Days
There’s no argument that state testing is a nerve-racking experience for kids. Whether they’re taking the PARCC, STAAR, or Smarter Balanced common-core-aligned test or something else entirely, testing week can bring on a whole lot of anxiety. Sure, by high school, students are more familiar with the strict environment of test conditions, but even so, […]