If you are wanting to teach kids about countries around the world this is a fun, free printable to teach kids about 18 countries - perfect for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd gr
Love podcasts? Check out this post in the form of a podcast episode on The Classroom Commute
These dot pages for dot markers are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. They are such a fun and easy activity to set up your child.
Want to learn how to make pinwheels? This simple tutorial with a printable template is the perfect place to start. It's easy and fun to make with kids!
So much Twitter love from my post about my walls this year. Y’all know how to make a girl feel good! I don’t have my lesson plans ready, and am not entirely sure what I’m doing on…
These "quiet critters" are amazingly effective!
This FREE handout is a great activity for warm-ups or even early finishers. This handout was inspired by the book Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg. Here is the BLANK version. This is a good opti…
Get hands-on when you study William Shakespeare's plays with these activities and crafts.
Ready for summer? Grab your markers and prepare for another adventure to the underwater world with these lovely Sea Animals Symmetry Worksheets.
Unlock elementary & middle school art teacher resources! Join my free library: games, handouts, posters & more. Elevate your art curriculum!
Check out these teaching ideas for the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio and grab free Wonder Novel Study samples and discussion questions.
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
Classroom callbacks are a technique that teachers use to get the students’ attention in a quick and fun way. Free resource available.
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Need a creative idea for teaching money to kids? The Money Game is a fun hands-on way! Inspired by the Beth Kobliner Book- Make Your Kids a Money Genius
Getting to know your students' interests is crucial! Learn more on how to build students' interest in this post plus a lot of freebies & downloads!!
In this robot craft and STEM activity, children will color a free printable robot and turn it into a gliding robot toy. This fun activity combines creativity with scientific thinking. Follow our Free Printables Pinterest board! We have been having all kinds of robot-themed fun in my kindergarten enrichment class! The kids loved our latest activity- …
Teaching growth mindset vs. fixed mindset is so crucial for elementary teachers. This lesson connects growth mindset, art, and picture books!
Hello Everyone! Hope you're having a joyfilled day!! I wanted to share my "Me and My Community" social studies mini unit with you. If you...
Learn about France with this France preschool unit! Activities, crafts, food, songs, etc to give your child a taste of France.
At last! A wonderful, objective way to grade art projects! This quick and easy rubric bases its assessment on students learning process and techniques used, not their artistic talent. Being completely editable allows for you to personalize it to your specific needs! The following five criteria are addressed; 1. Listening to & Following directions 2. Proper Use & Application of Materials 3. Effort 4. Creativity 5. Participation Using a 1 to 4 point scale, this easy and effective Art rubric will make grading art work fast and guilt free! Note: I always remind my students that their grade is not based on talent or their final product but their participation, cooperation and effort. We as teachers know that when students fully participate, fully cooperate, and put forth their best effort, they will naturally be more pleased with their end project...and thus, their grade!
If you've ever struggled with planning and implementing effective, engaging social studies lessons in your kindergarten classroom, then please read on. This post is for you! Maybe your district supplies you with a big-box curriculum that
The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…
Dot marker printables and dot sticker sheets are such a fun and easy activity to do with toddlers and preschoolers. There are over 100 pages to grab!
This is a collection of fun ideas for middle school library orientation. It includes video clips, an elementary vs middle school presentation, and more!
These camping crafts for preschoolers are a fun activity to do before or after camping or whenever you wish you were camping. They’re perfect for doing at home, school, library, or daycare!
Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.
A simple way to teach your students classroom procedures and expectations at the beginning of the school year
Free library games and resources, including printables, worksheets, and slideshow presentations designed to help kids build library skills.
If you have little ones or are a teacher of little ones, I’m guessing you probably have at least one (if not many) Eric Carle books in your collection. We certainly do– like, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Busy Spider,and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see”. These are some of the boys’ very favorite […]
