A few years ago, I started a mission for engagement in my classroom. My mission was to create at one engaging moment each and every day and my mission still is to keep creating engaging moments. I want to help you with examples of how I made this happen in my classroom. You will not see anything over the top or invasive to a classroom. Instead, you will see tried and true FUN learning activities … [Read more...]
100th Day of School
Today was our 100th day of school! To celebrate the 100th day, we have a blast with the number 100 in as many ways as possible and across as many subjects as we can get. Check out some of our adventures today. My little learners were greeted by this fun banner reminding them that they are indeed 100 days smarter. I took this picture at the end of the day and only ONE streamer was removed. My … [Read more...]
Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery Freebie File
Hi my name is Mary and I have an addiction. I am addicted to creating editable activities for the classroom to make learning fun! When a teacher friend sent me a picture of the new Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery, I knew what needed to be done. I knew we all needed a Teddy Graham Outdoor Discovery Freebie File. Get the Teddy Grahams First, I am aware that grabbing these boxes may be a challenge, … [Read more...]
Hands on 2D and 3D Shape Fun for Little Learners
Learning about 2D and 3D shapes is not only FUN, but also hands on! We can take this idea of geometry and transform the concepts, vocabulary, and ideas of our little learners into great mathematicians. Need 2D & 3D Shapes Fun for Little Learners? Just read below. Start with a book The best way to teach about shapes is the way that little learners learn... through play and engaging activities. … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Apple Week
This week is one of the best weeks of the entire school year. This week we get to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day and integrate apples in our classroom. Let's break down TONS of teaching ideas and activities to help you to Get Ready for Apple Week. Teaching Using Biographies Johnny Appleseed Day is September 26th. What a fun way to use the idea of a biography in the classroom. I love to use this … [Read more...]
If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities and Fun
The letter Dd is a great time to use the book If You Give a Dog a Donut. I know you will love all of these If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities and Fun ideas for the week. Tying learning into literacy and math skills is a great, solid teaching tip to cover multiple standards in an inventive and engaging way. Charting and Write the Room I love to use this chart (shown in the back) on my smart … [Read more...]
Back to School Math Activities
Back to School Math activities will be hit in your classroom because the first month of school is a blur. Teachers need time to setting everything up to become functioning and meaningful while learning your students in your classroom. Don't let math the first month be exhausting! Don't get lost trying to complete initial assessments your students AND teach them at the same time! Let me share you … [Read more...]
Learning with a Light Table
Learning with a light table is a fun way to let little learners play to learn. By tying in math and reading skills your students are already learning about, you will find them working on learning activities on their own. Here are some examples of ways to increase learning activities with your light table. Light Tables Let me start by telling you that my light table isn't fancy or high tech. I … [Read more...]
Spring Into Math Fun with Spring Themed Math Activities
Spring Into Math Fun with Spring Themed Math Activities by reviewing all those math skills on a regular basis. It is just smart to keep activities reviewing of all those important skills, even as you are building on new skills while we Spring into Math Fun! Check out these hands on Spring Themed Math Activities. First, look at this one activity to help our learners find the biggest … [Read more...]
St. Patrick Math Activities
March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, just like march math activities! This month brings lots of skill building and practicing as we prepare these little ones for the home stretch! We try to teach all the math standards during this grading period and then grow those skills during the last grading. Using the St. Patrick math activities will be a ton of learning fun. My secret plan to … [Read more...]
US Symbols
One of my favorite themes to discuss US Symbols with my awesome little learners. It is such a fun unit to integrate across many subject areas. I teach this unit directly after I teach about Presidents since there is a direct tie in to each other. First, we start the week by discussing what symbols are in our everyday life. We talk about symbols that are meaningful to us like Target or McDonald's. … [Read more...]
Centered on Learning: The Letter Uu
Let's talk about some skill building, engaging activities we can use with out students to get them excited about learning. After all, eager learners who WANT to work on skills are the students we want to have. We don't get these types of students instantly. We have to prep and plan for these types of activities to get students "centered on learning." And specifically this week, I want my … [Read more...]
