Gratitude Journal Prompts Your Students Will Love
Upper elementary students are just starting to figure out who they are and what they want in life. They are also starting to feel grateful
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The Best Back to School Activities for Kids
I’ve put together some back to school activities for kids that will get everyone in the school spirit! It’s that time of year again! Time
Easy 4th of July Crafts for 6th Graders
Preparing some easy 4th of July crafts that will make the day fun, festive, and a sight to behold will make your holiday a great
3 Great End of Year Suggestions for Teachers
You might be done or very close to being done for the school year. Still, I wanted to cover 3 great end of year suggestions
Prevent the Summer Slide with 40 Powerful Engagement Ideas
A major driving force of schools that adopt a year-round calendar is to prevent the Summer slide. The backward step students take in their learning
How to Build a Salt Dough Map from Scratch
I recently made a salt dough map as an example for one of my resources, and I was amazed at how quick and easy it
3 Pi Day Activities to Make your Day Outstanding
I’ve been celebrating Pi Day for years. I have tried loads and loads of different activities throughout all my time. Yet, there are 3 Pi
3 Interactive Notebook Rules that yield Success in the Classroom
I have three interactive notebook rules that must be followed in my classroom. They not only bring about calm and strengthen classroom management, but they
How to Play Caravan: A Fun Math Card Game
Games, like Caravan, Fraction War, and others, are an effective way to engage students in mathematics. It gets them to discuss mathematical principles and interact
Card Sorts: Sorting is the Real Magic
Card sorts are a mental process where educational material is analyzed and categorized based on given or created criteria. Utilized throughout multiple subjects with lots
The Triumph of Interactive Notebooks: Philosophy and Benefits
It’s no secret that interactive notebooks have my unwavering support. I discovered them in my first teaching assignment, and they were our main way of
15 Gay Books Young Adults Will Love
This post on gay books young adults will love is co-written with my daughter, Reagan Naujok. She, herself, is a queer young adult and features
