On Valentine's Day, students come into the school day excited and eager to share cards and gifts with friends. The energy is high - dare I say probably as high as on Halloween. This day offers a perfect opportunity to mix fun and team building in your classroom!  Incorporating Fun Valentine's Day Games for the Classroom can channel that excitement into cooperative activities that bring everyone ... Read More about Fun Valentine’s Day Games for the Classroom

Inauguration Day 2025 lands on Monday, January 20th. The days leading up to it are an excellent time to implement engaging Inauguration Day activities for kids in your upper elementary. Whether it will be their first time experiencing this event or their second, here are some simple activities that will help deepen their understanding of Inauguration Day. (This post contains an Amazon Affiliate ... Read More about Inauguration Day Activities for Kids in Upper Elementary

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring students together with fun, engaging activities. These Thanksgiving team building activities for 4th and 5th graders promote teamwork and cooperation. Each activity is easy to set up and allows students to collaborate while enjoying the Thanksgiving theme.  (This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase using one of ... Read More about Thanksgiving Team Building Activities for 4th & 5th Grade

Veterans Day is an important opportunity to teach students about respect, honor, and service. Incorporating engaging Veterans Day activities for students in upper elementary helps your 4th and 5th grade students appreciate the day's importance. In this post, I'll share five meaningful ways to celebrate in your ELA classroom. These ideas focus on reading, writing, research, vocabulary, and fun ... Read More about Veterans Day Activities for Students in Upper Elementary