The end of the school year can be bittersweet, exciting, happy, sad, and more. Those conflicting feelings and emotions add up to a CHALLENGE for teachers. Let’s face it, teachers are tired at the end of the year, and when you are tired it is harder to be creative and have the necessary energy to keep students engaged. I am here to help with ideas for end of the school year ... Read More about 10 EASY End of the School Year Activities
4 Meaningful Earth Day Activities
Celebrate Earth Day in the classroom with engaging activities that get kids excited about protecting Earth’s precious environment. Students can learn about the local flora and fauna, research environmental issues affecting your area, make a bird feeder, clean up a local park, or plant a butterfly garden. Your class can make a difference! ... Read More about 4 Meaningful Earth Day Activities
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Women. We've come a long way but we still have a way to go. I love celebrating important women in history ALL year long but in March, I make sure to share about as many inspiring and influential women as I can. Here are some tips on ways to share and celebrate women for Women's History Month with your students. Tip #1: Read Aloud Picture book read-alouds are a great way to share a lot of ... Read More about Celebrate Women’s History Month
March STEM Challenge Fun to Your Classroom
Growing up St. Patrick's Day was a big deal in my house and always went to the St. Patrick's Day parade in NYC. I am lucky enough to be Irish but on St. Patrick's Day, everyone is lucky enough to join in on the fun of celebrating the Irish. In my classroom, when March hits, I know we are beginning the stress of test prep season. Our first big assessment is usually in early April and it’s CRUNCH ... Read More about March STEM Challenge Fun to Your Classroom
3 Tips for Valentine’s Day Fun in the Classroom
Valentine's Day is can be fun in the classroom but without a solid plan, it can be chaotic. I like to plan my Valentine's activities to be fun and engaging and a little bit different than what we do on a regular day make the day enjoyable. We save any card or candy exchanging for the very last part of our day. I have 3 tips for you to keep Valentine's Day in your classroom simple and FUN. ... Read More about 3 Tips for Valentine’s Day Fun in the Classroom
Celebrate Black History Month
The influences, innovations, struggles, contributions, and successes of African Americans to our history and culture are an incredible opportunity for important discussions and activities in your classroom. Recognizing this history is important the entire school year but should be a focus and a celebration during Black History Month in February. Here are my three tips for celebrating Black ... Read More about Celebrate Black History Month
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