Keeping math skills going this time of year is critical, as most students (and their teachers!) are burning out. Game-based math takes the “ill” out of skill and drill. Enter one of the most popular math centers in my primary grade center’s rotation: BUMP! BUMP! is a fast-paced math center that is a perennial favorite […]
Free Printable Father’s Day Acrostic Poem Template
Need a quick and fun writing activity for Father’s Day? Use our fun “Chef Dad” template for a Father’s Day acrostic poem! The kids LOVE writing their poems inside the chef’s hat! Acrostic poems are perfect for young writers in kindergarten, and work all the way through upper elementary. Mount these poems on construction paper […]
Free End of the Year Writing Activity: Remember When…
Whether you teach the primary grades, intermediate, or middle school, the end of the school year is a great time to reflect with your classes about the past school year through their writing. I’ve used a “Remember When” writing activity across all grade levels. My 1st and 2nd grade students were as engaged in this […]
End of the Year Countdown Banner Idea
To bring excitement to the last month, weeks, or days of school, I created an end of the school year countdown banner! It’s a great memorable activity that can be used along with our end of the year award medals. It’s perfect for any bulletin board or as a door decoration. Shown below is the […]
Free Printable Spring Bucket List for Kids
Looking to create adventures for your kids this spring? Grab our free printable spring bucket list. I always love having lots of things to do with my kids. I left the printable blank so you can fill in activities that reflect your children’s ages. Have fun together and brainstorm lists of things to do with […]
