Students are headed back to school, and that means that kids of all ages will (hopefully) have their noses buried in books! Reading for pleasure can be a rewarding way to spark a student’s imagination, but what about assigned reading passages in class? Instead of the same old routine of providing reading passages and listening to the groans, here are some creative new ways to make dull reading passages a thing of the past! At the end of the day, reading passages are rather cut-and-dry, just text on a page. What better way to make reading fun than to enhance the activity? Many students benefit from keeping their hands busy while reading, as it keeps their minds activated and ready to … [Read more...]
5 Awesome Ancient Egypt Activities!
Hi Teacher Friends, Do you love teaching Ancient Civilizations as much as I do? I often feel overwhelmed looking on Pinterest or Instagram with how many great ideas and activities there are out there for Ancient Civs. I could probably spend the whole year in the classroom just focusing on Ancient Egypt alone, with its pyramids, their social hierarchy with pharaohs, and interesting process of mummification. To help narrow down some activities, I've listed 5 of my favorite Ancient Egypt ideas and resources! Here are 5 of my favorite Ancient Egypt activities to do with Upper Elementary and Middle School students: 1.) Ancient Egypt Interactive VocAppulary Are your students … [Read more...]
The Best Resource for STEM Challenges and PBL Activities!
Hi Teachers, Do you conduct STEM challenges or Project Based Learning activities in the classroom? If so, your students NEED this awesome handbook! Students are reminded how to collaborate, communicate, and work together in a group setting It will keep students motivated when they are ready to give up on a challenge or project (motivational quotes included) Students are encouraged to take on specific team roles and be held accountable in the group It assists teachers on what to teach when conducting STEM or PBL activities Can be used with ANY and ALL STEM or PBL activities Completely EDITABLE with both STEM and PBL … [Read more...]
The Best Learning Tools for Back to School!
Hi Teachers! If you've been following my blog, you may have seen recent posts about this new resource line, Interactive VocAppulary™! This resource is essentially an interactive vocabulary activity where students design apps for each vocabulary word for their themed Smartphone! What is unique about Interactive VocAPPulary™ is that it combines the use of illustration, word walls, and flashcards in a trendy, student-friendly package. Why is it the perfect learning tool for Back to School? Students can create them for ANY topic! Do you have a specific set of procedures for the first week of school? You could use this interactive activity to teach students the rules of the … [Read more...]
Organize Your Ancient Civilizations Curriculum with Teacher Binder Freebies!
With the new school year quickly approaching, now is the time to get organized! There are so many resources in the Ancient Civilizations Complete Curriculum, it might seem like a daunting task to get everything together and sorted. I had the idea of creating (FREE) binder covers, spines, tabs, and section dividers to organize all the material for you! You can organize your Ancient Civilizations curriculum in 2 ways! This is my favorite method: By separate individual subject/topic binders (ex: The Stone Age/Early Humans, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, etc.), which includes section dividers inside each binder of the resource type (Ex: Reading Passages, Interactive Notebooks, etc.) and … [Read more...]
The Best Back-to-School Blog Posts
From classroom organization to first day of school activities, this collection of blog posts will set you up for back-to-school success. There's something for everyone PreK - middle school. So without further ado, here are a few of my favorite teacher blog posts (labeled by grade) to help set you up for success in the coming school year! K - 6th Grade Start the School Year Off Right! will help you get ready for the busy season. Melissa Bonito from Peas in a Pod offers some smart tips and tricks to help set the stage for a smooth school year. You won't want to miss her top 5 back to school tips, and how she goes about teaching classroom … [Read more...]
40 Teacher Binder Covers You NEED For 2019-2020
Teachers, If you’re an organization freak like myself, you may LOVE the topic of teacher planners and binders like I do! My favorite part of a teacher binder is.... the cover, of course! :o) This blog post showcases beautiful covers designs that are perfect for the 2019-2020 school year. Best part- they are all from the SAME binder/planner resource! You can find them all in one easy download. Gold Marble Cover Any other marble addicts out there? I have this planner to match my phone, my water bottle, and pretty much everything else. Crystal Zen Teacher Binder Are you a teacher who loves crystals and essential oils? Then this is the binder cover for you! Donuts and Coffee Cover My … [Read more...]
The Best Teaching Tool for Learning Math Concepts!
I'll be honest with you - I was a student who REALLY struggled with math in school. I couldn't see how it applied to every-day life or other learning subjects. I know that if my teachers had provided me with this tool growing up, it would have been a GAME-CHANGER. I created this math tool with my younger self and students in mind! All teachers have their favorite go-to methods for teaching math to their students. If students are struggling with memorizing math concepts, you may want to try this fun, interactive method! Interactive VocAPPulary™ is a simple, yet effective way for students to learn vocabulary on a specific topic! What is unique about Interactive VocAPPulary™ is that it … [Read more...]
The Best Teaching Tools for Learning Vocabulary!
All teachers have their favorite go-to methods for teaching vocabulary words to their students. It may be the use of word walls, flashcards, analyzing the root word, or simply the repetition of writing down the word over and over. Interactive VocAPPulary™ is a simple, yet effective way for students to learn vocabulary on a specific topic! What is unique about Interactive VocAPPulary™ is that it combines the use of illustration, word walls, and flashcards in a trendy, student-friendly package. Illustration Creating drawings for each vocabulary word is not only creative fun, but it also allows students to create a visual that they can reference when trying to memorize a new word … [Read more...]
Unique Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas – Lanyard Swag!
Teachers – As you know, teacher appreciation week is coming up very soon and I’m thrilled to share with you a clever way to show your appreciation to your coworkers and teacher friends! So I have seen many tags sold on Teachers pay Teachers that you can put on cute little gifts (and you can do that with these too!) but I had this idea that you could give teachers something they could WEAR and show off to students, parents, and staff! Do you know a teacher with fabulous, pinterest-worthy ideas? I know so many inspiring teachers that could earn this swag! What's great about these tags is that they are the size of a standard ID or credit card so they should fit … [Read more...]
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