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 ...
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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 ...
Low Prep Fall Activities and Crafts for Elementary Students
Fall is hands down my favorite season for setting up crafts and activities in the elementary classroom! Pumpkins, apples, changing leaves, and holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving provide so many ways to bring fall vibes into the classroom. I love having different formats and options of crafts and activities for students to choose from. ...
Back to School Activity: Digital All About Me Book
Whether you're starting out the year teaching in the classroom, virtually, or in a hybrid model, getting to know your new students may look different this year. Trying to plan with so many uncertainties is difficult, so having resources that can be presented to students in many ways will be key for feeling prepared. No matter what the start to ...
No Prep Winter Activities for the Elementary Classroom
With the holiday season and the first snow fall, comes lots of excitement in students. Having fun, hands on, educational winter activities available gives students an outlet for this excitement in a meaningful way. I love having different formats and options for students to choose from. Setting up centers or stations gives students choice and ...
