In honor of National Parks and Recreation Month in July, and also National Parks Month in August, I wanted to share an experience I had this summer that I believe can make a difference to many generations of students. This … Read More
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Preschool Arts & Crafts Exploration Activity
We introduced the Preschool Art Exploration Craft Kit to a small group of our three-year old children here at Cathy’s Nursery School in Glastonbury, CT. Prior to handing them the sticky frames, we arrayed the collage materials on the table. … Read More
Classroom Book Activity – Rosie’s Walk
Classroom Book Activities for: Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins Story Summary Rosie the hen is going for a walk on the farm. As she walks around the farm, she doesn’t seem to notice the fox following her. Read to find out … Read More
#MatchItMonday for Students & Staff
One of the goals that we have as teachers is to engage our students on many different levels. We not only want to deliver high quality instruction, we want to make our schools a fun place to be. This … Read More
Non Candy Valentine’s Day Ideas with Play-Doh
We are so excited to share these ideas for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. The tradition of handing out candy Valentines with cute little messages, sending friends a treat, or expressing your love and care for your students with a … Read More
Simple Fitness Ideas & Brain Breaks for the Classroom
Common knowledge from educational materials suggest that a student’s attention span is as long as their age. As adults, we know that we should get up and move every 50 minutes. The trend today is less sitting and more moving. … Read More
Classroom Book Activity – Arthur’s Thanksgiving
Arthur’s Thanksgiving by Marc Brown Story Summary: It’s time for Thanksgiving! Arthur has been picked to be the director and cast the roles of his school play. All his friends want to be the star of the show, but no … Read More
Indoor Recess Activities That Keep Students Active
Every teacher knows that feeling: it’s raining, it snowed and the fields are covered in snow, it’s too cold, it’s too hot, they are mowing the lawn, or perhaps doing work on the playground and you can’t take the students … Read More
3 Ways to Engage Students in Your Special Education Classroom
Now that the school year is well underway, whether you are a new teacher or a 30+ year veteran teacher, you are certainly learning a lot about your students and what is or is not working for you, your students, … Read More
Classroom Book Activity – Ira Sleeps Over
October Book Activity: Ira Sleeps Over By Bernard Waber Story Summary: Ira is excited to spend the night at his friend Reggie’s house. It is his first sleep over. Ira isn’t sure if he should bring his teddy bear. He’s never … Read More