I have always started the back-to-school season with get-to-know-you activities. I mentioned in previous posts about building a classroom community as part of the 10 Things Teachers MUST Do on the First Day of School. The first few days are more than just trying to create a fun, low-pressure way of welcoming everyone back. It’s […] The post 9 Back to School Math Games That Builds Classroom Community appeared first on The Owl Teacher.| The Owl Teacher
Prepare for a new school year with expert tips from Dr. Lori. Discover strategies for classroom setup, management, and building a positive environment.| Madly Learning
March is a magical month full of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with pots of gold, leprechauns, and of course, rainbows! The seven rainbow colors symbolize hope and luck– perfect for this special holiday. Use these seven engaging and educational rainbow-themed St. Patrick’s Day ideas to help you celebrate a memorable month with your class family! […] The post 7 Rainbow-Themed St. Patrick’s Day Ideas to Celebrate with Your Elementary Class in March appeared first on Life Between Summ...| Life Between Summers
While any month of the school year is a good time for teamwork and collaborative learning, there are many ways to incorporate it in February in particular! Especially with the themes of caring and love that come with Valentine’s Day. Use these 6 ideas to boost student collaboration in the classroom this month! 6 Ways […] The post 6 Ways to Boost Student Collaboration in the Classroom in February appeared first on Life Between Summers.| Life Between Summers
December is a magical time of year, filled with twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and celebrations from around the world. Let’s explore holiday books and activities you can use with your elementary-aged students, while keeping diversity and inclusion easily at the forefront of learning. This can be an unforgettable holiday season for your class– in the […] The post December Holiday Books & Activities with Diversity and Inclusion in Mind appeared first on Life Between Summers.| Life Between Summers
Back to school is often the “prime time” to build classroom community, but it should really continue to be a focus throughout the school year. When students feel included as a part of a class family, there is often a positive effect on student behavior and academic progress– win, win! November serves as an ideal […] The post 5 Ways to Build Classroom Community in November appeared first on Life Between Summers.| Life Between Summers
Back to school is such an exciting time! It can also be a time filled with other emotions for little ones like nervousness, worry, and fear. Giving a thoughtful gift to your students is a simple way to help calm unsteady nerves and a first step in creating a caring classroom community. Read on to […] The post 6 Back to School Student Gift Ideas Your Class Family Will Love appeared first on Life Between Summers.| Life Between Summers
As the end of the school year approaches, it’s important to find ways to keep your students engaged and excited about coming to class. One fun and easy way to do this is by creating an end-of-year countdown using a paper chain. (Paper chain for your students and chocolate for you.) Each link in the […] The post Countdown to Summer Break: Fun and Easy End-of-Year Activities for Your Students appeared first on Create-Abilities.| Create-Abilities