The beautiful blue sky, the trees swaying in the breeze, the warm cheerful sunshine. These are just a few things we can appreciate about the Earth, our wonderful home. Celebrating Earth Day every April, we take one day to celebrate our planet and all of the wonderful gifts it gives us. From a young age, it’s important to instill in children an… Read More
Kindness Ideas and February Resources for Upper Elementary
What are ways you share kindness ideas in your classroom? I know all of us really love to spread kindness all the time and it is an exciting time to really dedicate time to share books, ideas and more with our students. Did you know that February is Random Acts of Kindness Month, and it is quickly approaching! Today I… Read More
Christmas Holidays Around the World Activities
Celebrating different cultures isn’t just a part of the curriculum, it’s an obligation to help all learners feel included and valued in and out of the classroom. That’s why it’s so important to show upper elementary students how Christmas is celebrated around the globe. Celebrating Christmas Holidays Around the World can be done with many engaging and differentiated activities in… Read More
Fall Read Aloud Books for Upper Elementary
Fall means pumpkins, leaves, bonfires, and great read alouds! Your students are never too old to be read aloud to. Upper elementary students love to hear engaging stories told by their teachers. Try some of these incredible fall read aloud books to share with your students this fall. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. View our full… Read More
Strategies to Help Motivate Reluctant Readers
It’s a classic conundrum. Children who don’t enjoy reading often resist books because reading is hard for them. Because reading is so hard for them, it becomes more difficult to make reading enjoyable and accessible. Hesitant readers can become eager participants with some of these Strategies to Help Motivate Reluctant Readers in your classroom. Start at their level or a… Read More