Are Virtual Field Trips Better Than Real Field Trips?
When it comes to field trips, many teachers find that they have a love-hate relationship with them. Are they fun? Of course! Do students love them? You betcha. Are they exhausting? Absolutely! Can they be stressful? Unfortunately, yes. We’ve all been there. We spend weeks preparing for a field trip. Plan the activity. Get it […]
Earth Day Activities For Elementary Students
A very special and important holiday is quickly approaching- Earth Day! Earth Day 2022 is coming up on April 22nd, and it is the perfect time to teach students about our planet and the importance of conservation efforts. We need our planet and it is more important than ever to take whatever steps we can […]
Digital Sight Word Puzzles for Practice
We know how important sight words are in those early grades. They are crucial to developing reading fluency and expanding reading comprehension. It’s also a nice little confidence boost for beginning readers when they come across words they know! To do this, we generally work on them in class and hand out our sight word […]
How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Your Classroom Online or In Person
Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away! February is such a jam-packed month with lots of things to learn about. We get to celebrate Valentine’s Day (of course), Chinese New Year, and this year, the Winter Olympics! Today, I wanted to share some of my favorite Valentine’s Day traditions from when I was […]