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Are you ready to make math fun? When it comes to two-digit addition with regrouping, why not entice the kids by making it a little more fun? Two-digit addition shouldn't have to be something that the kids dread! In fact, using a regrouping math game just might be the perfect solution for getting everyone excited and even asking for MORE math!  The really great part about this simple math addition game is that it's basically like you're going to be sending the kids out on a math scavenger hunt. They'l[...]

Can I just say that these restating the question worksheets are one of my favorite activities for the classroom? Anytime you can teach kids how to restate the question, this works on their analytical skills as well as their critical thinking skills, too.  I'm a huge fan of carrying on solid conversations no matter the age of the person that you're talking to. And with this restating the question practice, all the students in your classroom are going to learn how to do just that!  Be certain t[...]

When children are first learning to write, there are a lot of emotions and thoughts racing through their brain. And even though they're learning a beneficial skill that they'll use their entire life, it's important to to help them fine-tune their writing skills as soon as you possibly can. This is why I'm obsessed with these winter handwriting worksheets for big kids aka early elementary children.  Providing them with printable handwriting worksheets will teach them quickly and have their confidence[...]

With Presidents Day happening in February, it's time to start planning your Presidents Day writing activity now. If you're looking to introduce more Presidential activities and creativity into your classroom, you're going to love this simple and educational option. Anytime you can help the children of our nation become more educated about the process of our government, it's an important lesson for them to learn.  There always seems to be something going on in our lives that deals with politics on every o[...]

Kids love slime. Period. And this is totally true when it comes to this Valentine's Day Slime. Sharing this sweetheart slime with the kids is a fun way to get them a bit of manageable messy play while also teaching them the science behind the slime, too.  So many kids think that slime just "happens" but it's fun to break it down and talk to them about how this Valentine Slime recipe is actually created. This will teach them that there is a process and directions that have to be carefully followed for[...]

Having a fun Valentine’s Day Writing activity is so much fun. It's an easy way to celebrate this fun holiday while having the children work on their writing skills, too. When you can combine learning with a fun theme, everyone wins!  This is also a great positivity and writing Valentine's Day Writing activity, too. It will have the children think about things that they love and that are "sweet" and let them write them out to share.  So often we get in a learning rut where we're just not tea[...]

Valentine's Day is a day full of treats and fun. For older people, it's all about love, and for the younger kids, it's all about Valentine gift-giving and the sweet treats. (okay, there's a lot of love in there, too but you get where I'm going with this)  If you're tired of just buying the generic Valentine's Day cards at the store and are wanting to do something different this year, it's time to think outside the box with these Valentines Day Gift Tags. Not only are they an awesome choice for fun gi[...]

Can we all agree that we can use some more fun facts about penguins for kids in our everyday lives? Because when it comes to those cute little birds that look like they're wearing tuxedos, there's just something about them that makes us all want to learn more. So why not let the kids dig and find fun facts about penguins that they'll enjoy learning from and finding as well?  And if you're a teacher right now with all the uncertainty going on in the world, don't worry - these penguin facts for kids ar[...]

I don’t have to tell you how crazy a classroom can get. There’s so much to do just to keep it running orderly. On any given day there are lesson plans to complete, papers to grade, data to enter, and don’t forget, classes to teach! You know, there are so many things nagging and clawing at your time – it’s nice to have at least a few go-to’s that make the processes go easier, right? That’s why I look for ways to make it run smoothly and orderly. And that’s exactly what I was thinki[...]

I don’t know about you - but I LOVE teaching the scientific method with a slime science experiment. The trouble is that it can be difficult to find simple activities that are engaging and fun for students and teachers. I hated experiments that needed 700 materials and took hours and hours to prep! That is precisely why I began to come up with my own activities for covering the scientific method in my elementary classroom. No matter what our age, we all tend to be more engaged when we are involv[...]