Winter Survival Kit for Teachers: Activities That Save Time and Keep Kids Engaged

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Winter is a magical season in the classroom… until schedules shift, energy runs high, and planning time disappears. Between assemblies, holidays, weather delays, and early dismissal days, it can be hard to keep students learning and on track. That’s why having a winter “survival kit” of ready-to-go lessons makes all the difference. If you’re looking […]

Jingle All the Way to Learning: 5 Enchanting Christmas Activities for the Classroom

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s time to sprinkle a bit of holiday magic into your classroom with some Christmas activities for kids or holiday activities for elementary.  Christmas and the winter holidays are just around the corner, and I want to share some festive resources and activities that will turn […]

The Best Winter Writing Activities For Elementary

Around the holidays, I usually like to try and come up with some really unique holiday or winter writing activities that will be different from the stuff that students have become used to. Adding in a variety of lessons, crafts, and activities never fails to get students excited and engaged in our writing practice.  With […]

Teaching Winter Holidays Around The World

Winter is an exciting time for kids of all ages! For teachers of young children, it’s an especially fun time in the classroom. While the students may be a little distracted by all the holiday events, winter provides a perfect opportunity to join learning and celebrations. Children can learn about holidays through listening to stories, […]