Have you ever stopped to think about the benefits of using social media to boost parent involvement? Social media for elementary schools is a great way to boost communication, share fun classroom activities, and involve parents! Our parents are on…
Virtual vocabulary instruction is so easy thanks to neat websites like padlet and Google Jamboard. In this post I will explain how to use Padlet to create a vocabulary graffiti wall. Teachers around the world are entering a new realm…
This holiday writing activity will help your students stop and think about all of the things that bring them joy. We often talk about JOY during the holiday season. But we don’t always take the time to teach students what…
Holiday fun doesn’t have to be reserved for K-2. Check out these FREE Holiday activities that you can print and use in your classroom for 3rd-5th graders. If you like something you download, be sure to leave feedback and say…
Teaching upper elementary does not mean you have to miss out on all the holiday fun! I use this Thanksgiving writing activity with my big kids before Thanksgiving break. My goal in this lesson is to teach students to stop…
I use groups a lot in my classroom. I try to ensure that my kids get up and moving as often as possible, instead of sitting in their desks working all day. I use both homogeneous & heterogeneous groups in…
