All week we will be featuring some of the best summer reading ideas. Our suggestion? Start with brief games right after breakfast. We kicking off Race into Summer Reading week with sight words, because it’s one of the first areas in reading that suffers from the dreaded “summer brain drain”. By playing games with sight […]
Summer Fun Massive Link Party
Here’s the introduction from Danielle of Blissful & Domestic It is that time of year. The kids are out of school, temperatures are reaching all time highs, and we are faced with the dreaded question…..What do we do with those littles now? Well we have the answer for you. All summer long myself, along with […]
10 Ideas to Celebrate the End of the School Year {For Parents}
Why not ring in summer vacation with some fun ideas? Start a memorable tradition with an Oh, The Places You Go teacher signature idea from Lisa’s Workshop From Eveything is Pink: Last Day of School Tee-shirts {visit the blog for more fun ideas!} Sunny Summer Countdown from Gallamore West From All For the Boys: Interview Your Kids! […]
15 Insect Unit & Craft Ideas
May and June are the perfect time to delve into insects and all things buggy. Here’s a few projects, ideas, and crafts for the insect-curious in your life. From The Arts, Crafts, and Sensory Play Department: For Preschool and Kindergarten kids: Here’s a insect sensory bin from Fun With Mama DIY Ant Farm on the cheap […]
10 Math Center Ideas
Regardless of the grade you teach or the age of your children, math centers can easily be differentiated to meet varying levels of needs. Math centers are a great place to review facts and work on spatial reasoning with puzzles. Here’s some great mix of preschool through third grade math center ideas. {Parents…these are great alternatives […]
10 Recycled Craft Projects and Recycling Resources
Before you load the recycling bin, check out these recycled craft project ideas. In addition, we’ve included some lesson planning resources and fun facts for you as well. Have a blog of your own with kid-friendly recycled crafts? Submit an idea here for our permanent recycled craft gallery. 10 Recycled Craft Projects Flower craft […]
10 Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
Here are some creative teacher appreciation gift ideas from around the web… and remember… Teacher fortune cookie idea From Just Make Stuff: A Gift Card Bouquet Treat your favorite teacher to dinner and movie from The Desperate Craftwives: Give a gift card with a juicy twist from Tatertots & Jello From Eighteen 25: thanks a latte […]
A Tribute to Maurice Sendak: Crafts, Activities, & Resources
On Tuesday, May 8th, the world of children’s literature lost one of its pioneers. Maurice Sendak, author of beloved picture books such as Where The Wild Things Are, Chicken Soup With Rice, Pierre, and In The Night Kitchen passed away at 83. Here at The Classroom Creative, we’ve mined the blogosphere and web for the best […]
We want your ideas!
Are you a blogger who has a site loaded with ideas? If so, we encourage you to have your work permanently featured on our site. The Classroom Creative spans beyond educational posts. Here are the areas we need: Preschool thru Fifth Grade & Special Education All Subject Areas We are currently building the galleries for […]
10 Kid Crafts for Mother’s Day
Here’s some Mother’s Day craft project ideas for your classroom or home… We’ve rounded up some really incredible ideas for you from all facets of the blogging world. This Mother’s Day Apron craft makes an adorable Mother’s Day gift! Find out which student of yours has a secret agent mom with our Mother’s Day Secret Agent […]
