Monthly Book Activity – Apples and Pumpkins

Apples and Pumpkins – by Anne Rockwell Story Summary A young girl spends a beautiful fall day picking the reddest apples and looking for the perfect pumpkin with her family. The story goes on to talk about carving the pumpkin … Read More


Tax Credit for School Supplies May Still be Available

Great news for teachers and school administrators! A feeling of relief will certainly be found when they hear that a tax credit they relied on might still be available for school supply purchased. A recent article from Education World stated … Read More



Fellow Educators – Are you Engaging?

My Substitute, “Dr. Health” I’d like to introduce you to a character that I have developed, I call her “Dr. Health”.  The book Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess inspired me to create this character, use a costume, and … Read More


Activity Ideas for October

Whether you are planning activities for a group of seniors, scheduling play dates for your kids, or organizing school functions for students, our friends at notjustbingo.com have some ideas for you to celebrate the beauty of October with fun activities … Read More



Classroom Management for Kindergarten Teachers

Keep it Simple Strategies (KISS) – Classroom Management for Kindergarten teachers. We’re launching a new series of articles showcasing great ideas for classroom management. We’ll start with Kindergarten, then move through the grades, with helpful additions along the way. Please … Read More


7 Quick Tips to Make Your Bingo Games More Fun!

Our friends over at notjustbingo.com have provided us with some great ideas for your Fall or Winter BINGO activities! We’d love for you to share your feedback in the comments! Bingo is fun, but over time it can become monotonous … Read More


How to Talk to Children About Their Art

I’ll never forget the time I overheard a teacher say to their student, “You’re using too much green. Why don’t you use another color?” I didn’t say anything at the time, but I kept thinking to myself “Too much green? … Read More


KISS – First Day Tips for Kindergarten Teachers

Keep It Simple Strategies (KISS)  Our keep it simple strategies articles showcase great ideas for classroom management. Sometimes I’ve thought that if it weren’t for the ideas of teachers who went before me, I’d go mad. It’s the little things … Read More