Simple Strategies to Teach Alphabet Letter Writing In Elementary

As teachers to little learners, we know the crucial role that letter writing plays in developing strong literacy skills. Kindergarten is an exciting time for the kiddos to embark on their journey of reading and writing, and mastering the ABCs is a foundational step!  If you’re wondering how to teach alphabet writing, you’re in the […]

How to Help Students Avoid the Summer Slide

With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how you can prevent your students from experiencing the dreaded “summer slide.”  What is the summer slide in education?  Summer slide is that phenomenon where kids lose some of the academic skills they gained during the school year when they’re away from the classroom for […]

Simple Tips for Teaching Scissor Skills

Have you ever stopped to think about just how important scissor skills are for our early elementary students? While it may seem like such a tiny part of their education, the ability to cut with scissors is actually a critical life skill that can have a significant impact on their overall development!  What skills do […]

Introducing Constitution Day to Kids

Constitution Day is here and this is an excellent time to teach our elementary students about what this holiday is and why it is important to our nation’s history.  Why do we celebrate Constitution Day? In September of 1787, our founding fathers signed the constitution which has become the most important and influential document in […]