Many kids enjoy doing arts and crafts, but it's often one of the first activities to be removed from the classroom in favor of more rigorous academic instruction. But making time for crafts is not a waste of instructional time or materials. In fact, there are many academic and social benefits that help students develop the skills they need well beyond the school years. Here are several reasons to make time for crafts in the classroom. Reasons You Should Make Time for Crafts in the Classroom Before you put all of your craft supplies in ... read more
Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication
Multiplication facts are an important building block for so many math skills, but many students struggle to learn their facts. How can we help? We can teach them vocabulary and strategies, but we also need to make time for hands-on learning and games. Here are some fun ways to practice multiplication. Fun Ways to Practice Multiplication Build Arrays with Manipulatives Once students understand the relationship between repeated addition and multiplication, you'll want to give some hands-on practice using manipulatives. This is a ... read more
10 Yeti Books for Kids
Are your kids fascinated by yetis? While they might not come across these mythical creatures in the real world, that doesn't mean they can't enjoy entertaining stories about them. Here are 10 yeti books for kids that I think you'll enjoy! You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these yeti books, or you can shop these books on Amazon. 10 Yeti Books for Kids How to Catch a Yeti When our brilliant Catch Club Kids hear about the legendary Yeti, they head to the mountains to catch a glimpse and ... read more
Snowflake Bentley Activities
Are your students captivated by snowflakes? If so, grab a copy of Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. In this picture book biography, students learn all about Wilson Bentley's life and passion for photographing snowflakes. I want to share some activities you can pair with this book. About the Book Author: Jacqueline Briggs MartinIllustrator: Mary Azarian From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the ... read more
Snow Day Activities
As a child, I can remember two little words that I wanted to hear on a winter morning: snow day! There's something so magical about the first snowfall that brings smiles and excitement about the day that lies ahead. If this sounds familiar, check out Snow Day! by Lester Laminack. This book captures the hope and excitement about a possible snow day with an unexpected twist at the end. I've put together a few activities to pair with this book that I want to share with you. About the Book When the weatherman predicts a big snowfall, it’s ... read more
Different Versions of The Three Little Pigs
Many students are familiar with the story of The Three Little Pigs, but they might not know different versions of this story that provide an unexpected twist. Here are some of my favorite versions of The Three Little Pigs. Not only can these books be read for fun, but they are also great for comparing and contrasting two or more texts. You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about these stories about The Three Little Pig, or click the buttons to shop these books on Amazon or Bookshop. Different Versions of The ... read more
Winter Writing Crafts
What do you love most about winter? For me, it's playing in the snow, drinking hot cocoa, and curling up under a blanket to watch movies. With winter just around the corner, help your students celebrate the excitement of the changing season with these winter writing crafts! These are a great tool to help students share their favorite things about winter. Winter Writing Crafts Hot Cocoa Craft Each craft includes writing templates. You can choose between handwriting lines or standard lines. Because these crafts can be made into ... read more
5 Quick & Easy Ways to Group Your Students
Have you ever asked your students to find a partner? I have and the same problems happened year after year. There is a way to make this process easier and more manageable. Here are five quick and easy ways to group your students using supplies you probably have in your school or classroom. Ways to Group Your Students Looking for some quick and easy ways to group your students? Here are some of my favorites. Popsicle Sticks Many classrooms already have Popsicle sticks (aka tongue depressors, craft sticks, etc.), which makes them ... read more
Coin Toss Game
Do your students need more practice with counting coin combinations? Try a game! This coin toss game is easy to set up and your students will have fun while learning. COIN TOSS GAME Many students need a lot of opportunities to identify, sort, and count coins. This coin toss game will help your students practice these skills in a fun way and it can easily be differentiated for your students. Materials There are a few things your students will need to play this coin toss game. coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, ... read more
Ways to Get Your Students’ Attention
You can be the best teacher in the world, but if you don't have your students' attention, it doesn't really matter. So, how can you fix this? Here are 10 ways to get your students' attention. 10 Ways to Get Your Students' Attention Using an attention-getter in the classroom is most effective when it is taught, modeled, and practiced regularly. Here are some ideas I have used in my own classroom. Countdown For this, raise your hand and say, "Give me 5...4...3...2...1". As you countdown, students focus on five things: eyes on ... read more
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