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, […]
30 Thoughtful Anzac Day Activities and Resources
On April 25, as a nation, we commemorate Anzac Day and honour those who had served or are serving our country. In preparation for this meaningful day, we’ve put together a collection of Anzac Day activities and teaching resources for you to use in your lower primary, middle primary or upper primary classroom. In 2018 we will commemorate […]
Kindergarten funding, time for an ongoing commitment
Since 2013 children across Australia have been attending kindergarten for 15 hours each week. For eight years they have been the beneficiaries of a funding partnership between the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments. These children are now teenagers in their first year of secondary school! It’s a partnership that has enabled more children to engage […]
9 Clever Ways to Use Pom-Poms in the Classroom
Pom-poms. Maybe there’s a jar full of them in your classroom closet, or maybe you just can’t resist them in the $1 bins at Target? It seems as though these little balls of fluff are as much a classroom staple as pencils, dry erase markers, and tissue boxes! While they are a familiar sight to […]