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Twos Day Activities for ELA 4th & 5th 2-22-22

Have you heard all the buzz about February 22, 2022? Not only is the date 2-22-22, but it lands on a Tuesday. For that reason, it's being called Twos Day. If you ask me, there's no better excuse, I mean reason, to infuse some engaging Twos Day Activities into your ELA lessons. Here are a variety of fun ideas you can incorporate into your classroom to make the day memorable and a day full of ... Read More about Twos Day Activities for ELA 4th & 5th 2-22-22

New Year Gift Ideas for Students

As you welcome the students back from winter break, you may be looking for some fun New Year activities or wanting to give them a little something to let them know you are excited to see them again. Here is a list of some inexpensive New Year gift ideas for students that you can consider. It will allow you to welcome them without breaking the bank. (This blog post contains Amazon Affiliate ... Read More about New Year Gift Ideas for Students

Winter Read Alouds for Upper Elementary Students

Nothing creates more memories or opportunities for meaningful conversations than picture books. Here is a list of Winter Read Alouds for Upper Elementary that you can share with your 4th and 5th grade students. 1. The Giving Snowman The Giving Snowman reminds me of the The Giving Tree. The snowman sees different animals who are in need. He gives them what he needs but is left without ... Read More about Winter Read Alouds for Upper Elementary Students

ELA Christmas Activities for the Classroom

The holiday season can be a tricky one in the classroom. While everyone is excited about the upcoming holidays, as teachers, we still need to maximize the learning time in our classroom. This is why I am sharing some fun ELA Christmas activities for the classroom with you. These activities will engage your students while still helping you cover those standards. 1. Christmas Themed Book ... Read More about ELA Christmas Activities for the Classroom

Christmas Read Alouds for Upper Elementary

December is a perfect time to bond and create memories with your students. A great way to do that is to share some Christmas read alouds. (This blog post contains Amazon Affiliate links. That means that if you buy a book using a link, Amazon will throw a few pennies my way at no cost to you.) My students and I became very intrigued about the history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas ... Read More about Christmas Read Alouds for Upper Elementary

Christmas Games for the Classroom

The holiday season kids get really excited and...well, let's say... energized. Revisiting classroom community building activities is a good idea. The days leading up to the holiday break are a time to implement some fun team building Christmas games for the classroom. First, you will want to make groups of about three students for each of these activities. Play just for fun or make it more ... Read More about Christmas Games for the Classroom