Enrichment

Enrichment, Science

Simple STEM Tools for Teachers on a Budget

STEM activities are fantastic for teaching students critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity. Maker spaces and guided STEM activities are such a great way to encourage these skill in your students, but getting quality STEM resources can be hard for a teacher on a budget. Here are two fantastic,STEM tools that can be again and again. I’d like to thank Steps…

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Enrichment, Math, Reading

Escape Rooms In The Classroom: 5 Easy Ways To Make Them Work

Escape rooms are engaging and fun, but can you incorporate them in your primary classroom? The answer is yes! Your primary students will love completing break out room activities in school, and you’ll love how easy they are to implement. They’re easier than you think! Here are 5 simple ways to make escape rooms work in your classroom! 1. Keep It…

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Classroom Management, Enrichment, Holidays, Writing

Thankful Students? Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

November is a time for cooler temperatures, turkeys, and thankfulness! Today I’m going to share a simple way to instill an attitude of gratitude in your students this November as they prepare for Thanksgiving. By spending a little time each day focusing on thankfulness, by the end of the month, your students will see that they truly have so much…

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Enrichment, Holidays, Math, Reading, Science, Writing

Pumpkin Exploration Day: Engaging Ideas for Your Learners

Pumpkin exploration, pumpkin investigation, or just pumpkin day! Whatever you call it, your students will love these fun, hands on science, reading, writing, and character education activities! Watch my Facebook Live video about this topic here. All of the free printables I’m going to share in this post are available in our Facebook group files here. Pumpkin Exploration: Let them…

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Enrichment, Intervention, Math, Reading

Dice and Dabbers in the Classroom: Cheap & Engaging Tools

Dice and bingo dabbers are two of my favorite cheap, engaging, and versatile classroom tools. Today I’m going to share ways you can use them for math and reading activities in your classroom as part of my September series. This month I will share how you can use items you already have in your classroom to engaging students and enhance learning!…

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