December Kindness Activities for Grades 3-4
So much of the back-to-school season is about kindness and classroom community. But during the winter months when the excitement of the new year has worn off and there are…
Category: Holidays
St. Patrick’s Day Reading Activities for Upper Elementary
March can be a tough month for teaching. The weather is getting warmer, everyone is ready for Spring Break, and it’s almost time to start thinking about test prep. Luckily,…
No-Fluff Valentine’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary Students
If you’ve been a teacher on Valentine’s Day, you know what the energy is like! I’m all for embracing it and finding ways to bring Valentine’s Day into the lesson…
“No Fluff” Christmas Reading Activities for Grades 3-5
December can be a tough month for teaching. The kids are full of holiday energy and you’re so ready for Winter Break, but you still have a ton of content…
Christmas Math Activities for Upper Elementary Grades
I love integrating holidays into my teaching, but my admin has always been big on not using “fluff” activities. So when I’m planning math lessons for December, I’m all about…
Thanksgiving Reading Activities
As Thanksgiving approaches, you may be looking for activities that integrate the holiday but aren’t just fluff. That’s why I’m sharing some of my favorite Thanksgiving reading activities for students…