Classroom Activities

You Can Make a Hardcover Book with Your Class! Here’s How

Despite fearful predictions about the future obsolescence of books ever since the invention of radio, books are still as popular as ever! From reader-focused communities like Bookstagram (Instagram accounts focused on the aesthetics and content of books) to BookTok... read more

12 Animal-Themed Elementary School Activities That Students Will Love!

At some point in their lives, most people will develop at least one close and familiar bond with an animal. Forming these bonds results in more comprehensive emotional development, along with other significant and tangible benefits. Through interactions with animals,... read more

19 After-Winter-Break Activities: Start the New Semester the Right Way!

Coming back to school after winter break can be a challenge. Being halfway through the year, with the finish line on the horizon—not that close yet, but we can at least see it from here!—has a certain familiar slump to it. Lacking the excitement of the beginning or... read more

Brain-Building Cognitive Development Activities for Young Students

Cognitive development and intellectual functioning are highly predictive of future ability to navigate a path towards mental and emotional fluency, productivity and lifelong health. In its simplest form, cognitive development is the process of learning and improving... read more

13 Elementary Halloween Writing Activities and Classroom Projects

If you’ve been taking advantage of back-to-school clearance sales for deals on all the odds and ends you need to keep your classroom running efficiently throughout the year (and who hasn’t been?), you may have begun to notice the early harbingers of fall appearing.... read more

20 Fun Friday Ideas to End the School Week on a High Note!

Fridays are easily the best day of the week. Celebrate the end of the school week with this list of fun Friday activities!

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