Read-In Day in the Classroom
My favorite thing to do on a rainy day {well, quite honestly any day} is read! So, having a classroom Read-In Day is a no-brainer – even if it’s not raining! Read-In Day is a fantastic way to immerse your students in the joy of reading while giving them a
Thermal Printer Sticker Ideas & Label Hacks
The love affair I have with my thermal printer has no bounds. I’ve already shared how you can print student name and subject labels and classroom reminders using this magical thermal printer! In this post, I’m sharing how you can use your thermal printer for some other fun uses at
Mix Up Your Spelling Practice with 8 Creative & Fun Ideas
As primary teachers, we know that spelling practice can sometimes feel a bit repetitive for our students. The challenge is keeping it engaging while making sure they’re learning important spelling patterns and word families. But with a little creativity, spelling can be both fun and effective! 8 Fun Ways to
Close Reading for Elementary Students: Why It Matters & Strategies
Imagine this: you’re reading a story with your class. It’s a fun, engaging tale, and your students are excited to know what happens next {will the dog make it in time?!}. But instead of racing through the book, you pause. You ask your class, “Why do you think the author
Best Election Books for Elementary Students!
Teaching young students about the importance of voting may seem like a big concept, but introducing it early helps build responsible future citizens. Even though Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders are far from casting their first vote, we can plant the seeds of understanding through engaging books that show them
The Postcard Project
There are so many things that fascinate me about young little people – one of which is that they have a very hard time seeing beyond their little world! But as teachers, we know how important it is to expand our students’ minds and help them understand that there’s a
