A Time Capsule for Twos Day
February 2022 is an exciting month! We had 2-2-22 followed by 2-22-22 later this month. It’s rare that we get to days in a single year where all of the digits are the same. In fact, the next time this will happen is March 3rd of 2033. That is 11
Math Puzzles for Clever Kids
You may remember that a couple of years back I wrote Logic Puzzles for Clever Kids. Well, I am SO thrilled to share my latest book, Math Puzzles for Clever Kids! This math-focused logic book is the perfect follow-up to my first logic book! This post contains affiliate links. By
Celebrating Lunar New Year in the Classroom + Free Word Search
I LOVE celebrating Lunar New Year in my classroom! This is such an amazing holiday that stretches out over two weeks – how amazing is that?! There are so many wonderful traditions that families across the world honor and I love when my students share how their own families celebrate!
Classroom Olympic Games & Activities for Students
If you know me {IRL, that is!} you may know that I am slightly obsessed with the Olympics. When the Summer Olympics were in Atlanta, I remember getting a plastic torch water bottle and pretending to run around. Every Olympics thereafter, I always snagged a new shirt, pencil case, jacket,
Winter Writing Activities & Prompts for First Grade
Winter time is right around the corner, and it’s time to start planning seasonal activities for your students! One of my favorite ways to incorporate seasonal fun into the classroom is through funwriting prompts. Winter writing activities are especially helpful, because you are either using them right before or after
Movement Activities for First Grade & Elementary
The school day can be tough on young students. There are long stretches of time when they must be still and quiet. It’s important that we give them opportunities to move throughout the day! Being able to stand and move, even for a few seconds, can improve focus, creativity, and
