sprinkletoppedteacher

If you are anything like me, you love Amazon! It is such a quick and convenient way to find a gold mine of items for your classroom. I am always finding fantastic additions for the classroom while browsing Amazon and I love sharing my must-haves with fellow teachers! I have put together a list of some of my Amazon favorites for the classroom. From organization to time-saving must-haves to simple storage finds, these Amazon items are perfect for every classroom! Check out my list and hopefully, you will find[...]

The goal in any classroom is always to teach in a fun and interactive way that excites and engages students. This is no different when it comes to teaching all things literacy. ELA subjects are an important foundation we lay for young students, that they will carry with them forever! I like to think outside the traditional worksheets which can get monotonous and hard to keep up with (who else hates making a million copies?) One of my favorite ways to introduce and practice ELA concepts is by doing simple dai[...]

If you are like me, you are always looking for fun and engaging math activities for your classroom. Math can oftentimes be a tricky concept for young students to grasp. This is why I am always trying to incorporate fresh ideas to help students comprehend each math unit. That is why I love these 2nd-grade math review foldables. These are a hands-on way to introduce key math concepts like money, shapes, measuring, and fractions or even use for review at the end of a unit or before district and state te[...]

We love celebrating Earth Day in our classroom! There are so many fun and engaging ways to talk about the important topics surrounding Earth Day. Students will learn about the importance of protecting our planet, taking action to keep it clean, recycling and so much more. There are a variety of ways you can incorporate Earth Day activities into your classroom. Your students will love learning about our planet and how to keep it safe. Check out these 3 great Earth Day activities for kids that are both educati[...]

Math can be a tricky concept to grasp for young students. Usually, they either love it or hate it, but regardless it can be hard for some to get the hang of. That is why I love incorporating fun and engaging activities to keep math fresh and exciting. These kindergarten math warm-ups are the perfect solution for introducing and practicing key concepts in the classroom. Funny little warm-ups each day get students' brains working and ready to conquer their math skills for the day, plus they are so much fun![...]

Math can be an overwhelming concept for young students, but it doesn’t have to be boring! That is why I love to switch it up and offer fun, unique ways to practice math. One of my favorite ways to review math skills is by doing simple daily math warm-ups! These daily warm-ups help kick start the lesson and get students ready to focus and learn! Bonus point, students will love it! Joke of the Day Game as a Daily Math Warm-Up I realized it was getting hard to keep up with typical math warm-ups. There w[...]

Let’s be real… math typically isn’t the most loved subject in elementary school. It can be an overwhelming concept to learn! That is why I love to incorporate fun and unique ways to teach and practice math. One of my favorite tricks for reviewing math skills with my second graders is through a silly and easy daily math warm-up! I’ve found that digital math warm-ups are a more engaging way to get students’ brains working and ready to focus on their daily math lessons. Joke of the Day Game as a Da[...]

Teaching all about life cycles is an important concept that students learn at a young age. There are a ton of fantastic resources and life cycle activities out there, it can become overwhelming to know which ones to choose. Personally, I like to use engaging, hands-on activities that will give students a deep understanding of the life cycles of different animals and insects. I also try to choose something that will appeal to all the different types of learners in my class, it isn't always one size fits all![...]

We are gearing up for standardized testing which can be an overwhelming time for both students and teachers. I like to look for fun and exciting ways to make testing time special and stress-free! Testing treats for students are a great way to get the kids prepared and ready to conquer their testing time. Plus, it makes students feel so special and gives them an extra boost of encouragement! When picking out testing treats for students, they don’t have to be extravagant or expensive. There are plenty of ado[...]