Do you think your students would love to catch a leprechaun? I know I wanted to as a kid but never had the opportunity. That’s when I decided to have my students create their own leprechaun trap to set out in our classroom on March 16th! Students love this Leprechaun Trap STEAM Challenge! Building your […]
The biggest mistake most teachers make…
The biggest mistake that most elementary school teachers make is thinking that being the last car in the parking lot makes you a good teacher. But here’s the thing, it doesn’t. It took me many years to figure that out. The last car in the parking lot I have been an elementary school teacher since […]
Earth Day in the Elementary Classroom
It’s so important to teach our students about caring for the Earth. I love that Earth Day encourages it, but it’s something we can do with our students the entire school year. I am going to share a few of my favorite “Protecting Mother Nature” books and some activities that you can do in your […]
Books Teachers Love: April Read Alouds
I know we’re not suppose to choose an April Read Aloud by it’s cover, but I couldn’t help it with this adorable book. What can I say, I’m a sucker for bright colors and cute illustrations. Each month, a few teachers get together and share our favorite read alouds and activities that will help you […]
March Read Alouds for Primary Grades
I want to share with you one of my favorite series as part of this March Read Alouds post. Not because it has a lot of depth and requires a lot of thinking, but because it’s fun! The “There was an Old Lady” books remind me of my childhood and my students think they’re hilarious. […]