Tips for Talking to Students About War
This topic is HOT right now with teachers. It is a hard discussion, but with so many kids on social media, they are bound to hear and see things that could make them emotional. Talking about war with children is a part of the job for parents and teachers. If a child asks about a […]
Tips For Implementing Classroom Jobs In Your Class
Let’s talk about classroom jobs! If you aren’t familiar with the term, classroom jobs are simple and meaningful tasks that you assign each student in your class that will be their responsibility. Tasks like line leader, trash cleaner, cubby inspector, attendance taker, book monitor, etc. You can think of small tasks that they can complete […]
Stop Motion Animation Activities To Encourage A Love of Creative Writing
One of the most universally loved things right now is Disney movies. Frozen, Luca, Encanto… parents and kids alike love these movies. Which makes sense! The animation capabilities of these Disney creators are incredibly impressive. Since it is something students love so much, naturally, I tried to think of ways to make it educational so […]
The Best Winter Olympics Activities For Elementary Students
The 2022 Winter Olympics are right around the corner! They will be taking place this year from February 4th to February 20th, 2022 in Beijing. I have always loved the Olympics and teaching about them when I was in the classroom because it is a time when the whole world comes together to celebrate and […]