In a world dominated by technology, finding a balance for our kids is more crucial than ever. While screens can offer a plethora of seemingly educational content, it's vitally important to limit technology at home. While technology can be a "break" for both parents and children, it is important to provide children with diverse, hands-on learning experiences that enrich their overall development...especially as their brains are developing. One fantastic way … [Read more...]
Making Reading a Pleasurable Experience at Home
During childhood, reading holds the key to unlocking imagination, knowledge, and a lifelong love for learning. Parents play a crucial role in shaping little ones into avid readers by creating an atmosphere where the joy of reading is not just a routine but a heartwarming experience they look forward to. One delightful way to foster this connection is through family reading. Grab a cozy blanket, snuggle up together, and embark on a story journey. Reading aloud … [Read more...]
Adding Math Crafts to Jazz Up Your Practice
I don't know about you, but the math program we use is….eeeeeh….a bit….BORING. I am not saying I don't like it, because the kids do learn A LOT! But I will say that I quickly realized that I NEEDED to get my kids more “into” math during my small group time! Little by little I have created math “crafts” that help my class say goodbye to the boredom of traditional math exercises, and hello to a world of fun while learning. By incorporating different math … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Activities
At our school we do a big Veterans Day Assembly. It is absolutely beautiful. Kids bring their “adults” who are veterans and the school honors them by singing, playing instruments, reading written pieces, and more. There's a slideshow that shows veterans past and present. I cry almost every single year. Veterans Day Agamographs Every year we have our classes create these Veterans Day Agamographs to put on display. They take a little bit of time and patience, … [Read more...]
Students Struggling to Know “What to Write?”
Today, let's dive into the wonderful world of third-grade writing and the art of adding delightful details. In my experience, many third graders HATE to add details to their writing. Okay, maybe HATE is too harsh of a word (although some really do). We would love for our students to be budding wordsmiths, exploring the magic of storytelling and expressing their thoughts through words. Unfortunately, students often scrawl down a short story and then raise their … [Read more...]
Simple (and Affordable) Classroom Transformations
As educators, we know that a well-organized and visually appealing classroom can greatly enhance the learning experience for our students. However, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the idea of classroom transformations, especially when you consider the cost and effort involved. We've all seen the transformations on social media...they look great but they also look like the supplies cost a week's paycheck and took 24 hours to set up! But fear not, because in this … [Read more...]
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