Classroom Activities
17 Fun Research Projects for Elementary Students
Learning proper research skills is very important, and elementary school is a fantastic time to learn the fundamentals of research! Getting a head start on skills like evaluating information for trustworthiness, finding credible sources online, taking useful notes and... read more
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