Summer is here, which for many kids means one thing: the dreaded summer slide. I find that poetry takes minimal effort in our crazy summer schedules! Whether you are a teacher with a summer school session, a homeschooler continuing through the summer, or a parent looking to supplement- this Summer Poetry mini-unit is a NO […]
Summer Learning Game: Hide and Go “Word Sort”!
We are excited to be a part of Elmer’s blogging team. This post is sponsored by Elmer’s. All opinions are 100% ours. Summer learning should be as fun, play-based, and as hands-on as possible. Keeping kids’ minds going with learning games, beyond just reading a ton of books, is critical for a smooth transition […]
10+ Ways to Avoid the “Summer Brain Drain”
School’s out for the summer for most children, but learning beyond the classroom is a passion of ours here at The Classroom Creative. For the past three years, we have amassed a wealth of crafts, ideas, and activities for young learners. Here are ten tips and ideas to make the most of your summers. […]
Summer Reading Idea: Books on the Go Book Bin
Over the course of the past year, my youngest son has developed a love of reading in the car. Each time we leave the house, another book is added to his collection. His roving book collection has grown to a point that a portable book bin became necessary. I thought I’d share this summer reading […]
Summer Reading Idea: Race into Summer Reading Printables
The first school I taught at had a marvelous reading specialist, Miss Giometti. She was instrumental in shaping who I am as a teacher! One of her shining programs at our school was her May kick-off “Race into Reading”. Race into Reading was a month-long event of the classes “racing” against each other to see […]
