Keep Learning Going After Testing in Elementary Classrooms

In early elementary, we spend a lot of time talking about letters and phonics. However, we can’t just talk about them. We have to engage our students so they really learn the concepts of phonics. That’s why phonics intervention activities play a vital role in developing strong reading and literacy skills in children from kindergarten to 2nd grade. By focusing on phonemic awareness and phonics decoding, these activities help students in early elementary build the skills all students need to be fluent readers who are great at comprehension.  Need activities that are engaging and effective? Well, you’re in the right place! Listen now to learn more. 

Testing is always a stressful time of year. When it’s all over, it’s easy to breathe a sigh of relief and start to slowly do less. However, we all know it’s super important to make sure our student’s learning doesn’t pause just because the tests are submitted. While tests help us measure what students have learned, we all know the real magic happens when we continue learning after testing in elementary classrooms because learning never stops.  

Mother’s Day is around the corner which means it’s time for some fun Mother’s Day activities for elementary students! If you’re stuck and can’t think of something to do, you’ve landed in the right place! From crafting unique DIY projects and custom cards to whipping up delicious recipes in the kitchen, there are so many ways for your students to show love and appreciation to the mother figure in their lives! 

Science is super fun and what is more scientifically fueled than the weather? Well, you and your students can find out with weather science experiments! In this article, I have five easy weather science experiments that are engaging for your elementary students. Plus, they will all pump up those critical thinking skills while giving your students hands-on tasks! What experiments can do all that? Listen now to find out! Article and Links

Science is so much fun, especially for our preschool and kindergarten students. However, finding engaging and educational activities to teach preschool and kindergarten students about plants and flowers can be time-consuming. That’s why we are here! So, if you’re a teacher, parent, or grandparent who wants to teach your preschool and kindergarten students about plants and flowers, then you are in the right place! Keep listening for fun hands-on activities that will not only capture the attention of young learners but also help them develop a deeper understanding of the natural world around them. ARTICLE and LINKS 

Celebrate Spring with engaging and fun Earth Day projects for elementary students. We all love a good project that students can collaborate on while exercising their critical thinking skills, but it can be hard to come up with ideas and plan them effectively. That’s why you have us!  We are here to help with exciting Earth Day projects that will not only teach your students about the importance of environmental conservation but also provide them with hands-on learning experiences they won’t forget!  ARTICLE and LINKS

Do your students get stuck when it comes to spelling and pronunciation? These can be tricky concepts for students to learn, but the key to mastering spelling and pronunciation is in the powerful method of phonics dictation. By cracking the code of phonics, your students can unlock the secrets of the English language which will help them improve their spelling and pronunciation skills.

Teaching fractions isn’t always as easy as pie. But, it doesn’t have to be a drag! You can liven up your math lessons with these fun and effective approaches to teaching fractions! Why do that? Well, finding engaging methods to teach fractions can make all the difference in terms of understanding and retention. Let’s explore how to teach fractions using creative and interactive strategies that will help your students grasp fractions in a way that is stinkin 'simple! 

Are you ready to take your reading lessons to the next level? Imagine making every story a treasure hunt where your students are finding deeper meaning. In this article, we’ll be diving into the world of main ideas and supporting details. Not sure what this looks like in your classroom? Keep listening to learn tips for teaching the main idea in lower elementary, and creating students who are comprehension champions! Article and Links Mentioned 

Have you ever felt like teaching telling time  to your K-3 students is more challenging than solving a Rubik’s Cube? There are so many rules that it can be difficult for students to understand, but it doesn’t have to be so difficult! I have game-changing strategies for teaching telling time that are sure to get your students excited and engaged! From creating your own classroom clocks to a time-based scavenger hunt, we’ve got you covered! How do you make teaching time-telling the highlight of your day? Keep listening to find out!  Article and Links