Celebrate the 100th Day of School with 11 interactive stations that combine learning, fun, and creativity! These stations are designed for students to rotate through during the day, keeping them engaged while practicing essential skills. Each station is simple to set...
Transform Your Classroom Into a Gingerbread Village
Imagine, as a child, walking into a classroom filled with gingerbread, and buzzing with holiday excitement! You can make this a reality for your students with almost no prep with our Gingerbread Day classroom transformation. Let's take a sneak peek into a classroom...
Inclusive and Fun Holiday Classroom Celebrations
Celebrating holidays in the classroom can be challenging. Here's how to honor students' diverse backgrounds while keeping your schedule intact. Whether your classroom includes students celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or no holidays at all, here are some...
Rainy Day Classroom Activities for 1st & 2nd Grade
When the weather doesn't allow for outside play, it can be a challenge to keep students entertained. Or maybe you're a teacher looking for a change from the usual school day routine. Either way, give one of these fun rainy day classroom activities ideas a try! 1....
Seasonal Classroom Activities for 1st & 2nd grade
As the seasons change, so does the opportunity to bring fresh and exciting ideas into the classroom! Let's explore a variety of seasonal classroom activities that will not only engage your students' imaginations but also enhance their learning experiences throughout...
Kid Favorite Books for Summer Reading
As summer approaches, the dreaded summer slide might pop into mind. The best way to combat academic loss over the summer is to keep reading. Explore our list of teacher-approved, kid-loved book series for 1st grade & 2nd grade to keep the love of reading alive...
Ideas for Parents: How to Prevent Summer Slide in 1st and 2nd Grade
With summer approaching, you may want to share resources to help parents prevent summer slide. Maybe you have parents asking what they can do to help their child stay ahead of the game during their long break. Or, perhaps you are a parent searching for screen free...
Top 10 Classroom Transformations
Get ready to sprinkle some extra magic into your classrooms because we've got something special for you. If you're all about making learning super fun and unforgettable for your elementary-aged students, then you're in for a treat! We've rounded up the top 10...
Solar Eclipse in the Classroom
At least twice a year, a solar eclipse is visible somewhere on Earth. Once in awhile, your school community just might be located in or close to the viewable path of an eclipse. Tap into the excitement of these scientific events while still focusing on academics with...
20 Ways to Use Plastic Easter Eggs in the Classroom
When I was younger, my mom hid Easter eggs all throughout the house. My young self felt a surge of excitement upon seeing each of those bright plastic eggs! Chances are, many of your students feel the same egg hunting excitement as my mid-80s self. Tap into this...