Classroom Activities
Funny National Holidays to Celebrate in the Classroom This Year
As much fun as it is to celebrate traditional holidays at school, it can be just as fun celebrating some of those off-the-wall funny national holidays. It is important to encourage elementary students to be active and creative, and it is equally important that... read more
Celebrating Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
More and more, students come to class with their own unique cultures, traditions and languages. We, as teachers, must work to develop curriculum and practices that meet the needs of our diverse student populations. As your students learn more about themselves and the... read more
Outside-of-the-Box Book Report Ideas for 3rd Graders
As teachers, we all know the importance of reading comprehension in elementary school. Our students’ ability to process the written word, understand its meaning and integrate that into what they already know is a cornerstone of their education—and their whole lives.... read more
4 Lesson Plan Projects on Voting and Elections for Elementary Students
Learning about elections and voting is extremely beneficial in elementary school. Even though our students are unable to vote at their age, developing an understanding of the process and how elections work throughout their elementary, middle and high school careers... read more
Our Top 11 Favorite Online Educational Games for Kids
As teachers, we know how important it can be to keep your students motivated by providing engaging projects. With distance learning becoming more prevalent, online educational games and learning websites for kids can be a great way for your students to focus and some... read more
Starting Strong: 2nd Grade Lesson Plans for the First Week of School
These 2nd-grade lesson plans will help you start the year off right!
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