An All About Me Book is such a great way to learn about your students personally and academically during the first weeks of school. The all about me writing templates are a fun, low prep, meaningful task that also give a glimpse into your students’ hobbies, interests, and goals. Below are 3 All About Me Book formats that will fit your needs ...
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3 Ideas for End of Year Memory Books (1st to 5th Grade)
An End of Year Memory Book is such a special keepsake for students to look back on and remember their school year. They are a great way for students to get creative while reflecting on their personal and academic growth and experiences. Below are 3 Memory Book formats that will fit your needs depending on what type you want to use with your ...
Back to School: 5 Tips & Activities to Get Your Classroom Ready for Reading
From the moment students enter the classroom, they should feel excited to dig into books and reading instruction. There are ways we make our classroom visually inviting to new readers, as well as back to school reading activities we can have prepared. Beyond giving reading assessments, it is important for students to self-reflect and express ...
5 PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
The end of the year brings testing, finishing up grades, field days, assemblies, and more! Between all of this (plus exhaustion!) it can get hard to continually create engaging lesson plans. Having low-prep, meaningful end of year activities for elementary students to work on independently is SO key! Whether you are distance learning, hybrid ...
5 PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL SPRING ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
With spring’s arrival finally brings back some warmth and sunshine, so spring activities are a great way to bring this into the elementary classroom! Seasonal activities can be so engaging for students since they tie activities to what they are currently experiencing in the world around them. I love having a bunch of no prep, purposeful ...
5 PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY ACTIVITIES FOR THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
St Patrick’s Day activities are such a fun way to celebrate this holiday in the classroom! I love using holidays to have students get creative while working on engaging and meaningful activities. St. Patrick’s Day activities are perfect for getting students to reflect on all of the “treasures” in their lives. Having a bunch of purposeful ...
5 Printable and Digital Valentine’s Day Activities for the Elementary Classroom
Valentine’s Day activities are such a great way to make students feel loved and appreciated by their teachers and classmates! It is also a fitting time to have students reflect on all of the people and things they love in their own lives. I love using holiday activities to build classroom community while giving students an opportunity to let ...
5 Printable and Digital Winter Activities for Elementary Students
With the excitement of winter, the new year, and winter vacations, it can be hard to keep students focused and engaged in learning. Winter themed academic activities motivate students by connecting what they are experiencing in real life to their school work. This year, more than ever, it is important to have both printable and digital winter ...
Thanksgiving Activities for Elementary Students
Thanksgiving is so much fun to celebrate in the classroom! I love using Thanksgiving activities that encourage students to reflect and appreciate all the things they are thankful for in their lives. Thanksgiving activities require students to really pause, block out all the other noise in their busy brains, and take time to focus on just ...
Low Prep Halloween Activities and Crafts for Elementary Students
Halloween is such an exciting time for kids! When Halloween is constantly on your students’ brains, it is so helpful to have meaningful, low prep activities for them to put this energy into. Halloween crafts and activities are the perfect creative outlet for students. Below are a bunch of digital and printable activities that I include in my ...
