Did you know April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Day? Neither did we, but we do now. For the last few years, we've been in the habit of browsing through the National Day Calendar to see all the quirky days it lists. If you're familiar with the calendar, you know there are a lot of silly, but fun … [Read More...]
Women’s History Month Coloring Pages
As we start planning for Women's History Month, we've been thinking about our students. This year's group has different needs than last year's and we've needed materials that are a little more … [Read More...]
Tacky the Penguin – An Odd Little Bird
Tacky the Penguin has been on our winter read-aloud list for so many years now. Penguins are one of those obvious seasonal topics this time of year, but there's more to this story. If you know, then … [Read More...]
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Voice Levels in the K-2 Classroom
Keeping kids' voice levels to a low simmer is no small feat. They're young, they're super excitable, and they have a lot to say. If you've spent even five minutes in a first grade classroom, you … [Read More...]
Summer Picture Books – Our Top Ten (Or So)
It's time to gather all your favorite summer picture books! We love summer. These are long, lazy-ish days for lots of adventures before the sun goes down... and even then, who can resist sitting … [Read More...]
Summer Worksheets for First Graders
Breaks from school are so nice (and so necessary), but long ones can have a negative impact on a student's achievement. Year after year, we often have parents asking for summer worksheets, so I'm not … [Read More...]
Fun Ways to Keep Kids Motivated Until the End
As the end of the school year gets closer, it's important to keep kids motivated and engaged in their learning. But with summer just around the corner, it can be challenging to maintain their focus. … [Read More...]
Character Education – Developing Positive Traits at School
Character education is always high on our back-to-school to-do list. I mean, who doesn't want to be surrounded by people who are friendly, fair, and patient? Especially if you're spending most of your … [Read More...]