How in the world can we help children understand and start to cope with the major changes we’ve experienced throughout the year.  Especially when we are trying to grasp them ourselves.   Let’s check out 35 of the Best Read-Alouds to Help Students Understand 2020.   Let’s face it 2020 has been A YEAR!  Some may […]

Holidays Around the World has always been one of my favorite units to teach. There is something magical about traveling the world, celebrating the holidays of other countries and cultures. But this year, everything is different. Some of us are teaching virtually, while others are having to focus all of their time on playing “catch […]

Poetry in the classroom can be very fun. There are different activities for everyone. Your students will love it and always shout “YAY!” Poetry helps us teach literacy skills in a new way. Here are some resources and activities for you. 10 Fun Poetry Activities are the cool things to do! I really love using […]

As a homeschool mom, finding diversity in education can be a struggle at times. Not to mention finding great diversity surrounding holiday curriculum and resources. However, this year my daughter Marie and I took a fantastic trip around the world. We learned so much about the different ways countries celebrate the winter season!  We truly […]

Implementing poetry in the classroom can be very fun. There are different activities for everyone. Your students will love it and always shout “YAY!” Poetry helps us teach literacy skills in a new way. Here are some resources and activities for you. Implementing poetry in the classroom is the cool thing to do! I really […]

One of the things I love to do as the seasons change is to get books inspired by that season. It’s a great way to share the season with your children in a way they understand. Not to mention they are great decor items for your home and classroom! Books are such a vital part […]

Finding the right chapter books that could help in increasing your students vocabulary and reading comprehension, especially for elementary students, can be challenging! There are so many more choices out there.  This can make it tough to determine which series are really worthy of sharing with your students. That’s why I have explored and researched […]

One of the main goals we have as teachers is to Instill a Love of Reading in Students. We make them do read-a-longs, give them reading material we think is best, and drill into them the need to read. What we want as teachers are for our students to fall in love with reading. I […]

Start your year out right with 20 STEM Challenges for Kids! We have listed 20 inexpensive activities you can try with your students right off the bat! #17 is by far my favorite!! We want STEM instruction to be easy for you to implement, so our series includes: An instructional guideline for you with a […]

Reading is a fundamental skill that we all use every single day. Teaching reading strategies for elementary students is so very important. We read newspapers, books, directions, text messages, recipes, emails, safety warnings…Reading is everywhere! It’s no secret that developing proficient reading skills from a young age is essential not only for academic success, but […]

Improving reading fluency in our students is one of the main goals of any elementary school teacher.  If they are not fluent readers, they are unable to gain meaning (comprehend) from what they are reading.  There are a few components to being a fluent reader… Phrasing – putting words together in meaningful groups within a […]

Right now, our children are being asked to learn everything virtually.  Most of their current assignments involve academic websites and completing online assignments. What if you could include some hands-on activities to teach phonics and math to your children?  No printer required and they get away from being glued to a computer or tablet screen! […]