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Mrs. Munch's Munchkins

A blog to give teachers ideas and tools that make teaching easier

February 7, 2022

How to Celebrate the Super Bowl in Class

Football fan or not, your students are sure to LOVE a day full of learning with everything football themed! Below I’m sharing how to celebrate the Super Bowl in class. It’s always one of my class’ favorite days of the school year! Thus, I know your students are sure to enjoy it, too!

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January 1, 2022

Celebrate New Years in the Classroom

Celebrate New Years in the Classroom

Heading back to school after Winter Break is one of the hardest transitions of the school year. Going from sweatpants and sleeping-in to early mornings and professional dress is not for the faint of heart! But, there is good news: celebrating New Years in the classroom can help ease students (and yourself) back into the rhythm of the school day. Read below for some easy and fun ways to celebrate New Years during your first week back:

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December 22, 2021

Save your Sanity: Try the Pencil Challenge!

Tired of finding pencils on the floor, hidden in the back of desks, and disappearing in droves? If so, The Great Pencil Challenge is a solution for YOU!

What if I told you your students were capable of keeping the SAME pencil for THREE weeks or more?! Don’t believe me? My class of 25 second graders were able to do it, so I know your students can, too! Read below for how you can start your first “Great Pencil Challenge.”

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Hi teacher friend! My name is Melody Munch. I taught 2nd grade for 8 years and am currently serving teachers through full time resource creation. Here you'll find ideas to help you create classroom memories and teach with ease. Enjoy looking around, I’m so happy you're here!

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Ready for the most memorable day of the year?! Transform your classroom into a café for the day with the Learning Café resource and watch your student excitement and engagement abound! Below I’m telling you all the details and resources I use to make this day a success.

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Christmas Party Stations the class will love!! 🎄❤️ Christmas Party Stations the class will love!! 🎄❤️ Comment PARTY for the links! 

Need a Winter version of this resource?! I have that, too! 🙌🏼🩵❄️Comment “party” and I’ll include the Winter version in your links.

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MATH SNOWBALL FIGHT! ❄️ This will be a huge hit wi MATH SNOWBALL FIGHT! ❄️ This will be a huge hit with your students! 👏🏽 

It’s the perfect way to get them up and moving while reviewing academic skills! 🤩 I love using this in the days before Winter Break + all during the Winter Season. ❄️ It’s an ideal brain break or Fun Friday activity as well! 

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CHRISTMAS PARTY STATIONS🎄🥰 These will be a hit wit CHRISTMAS PARTY STATIONS🎄🥰 These will be a hit with your students! 

I’m all about having a fun & memorable class party…but I need “controlled chaos” over just pure “chaos.” 😅 These stations are how I achieved that at our Class Christmas Party year after year! 

I typically split my students intro three groups and picked three stations (usually Bingo, Snacks or Cookie Decorating, & Snowball Toss.) I used Pin the Nose on Rudolph as an “Early Finisher” station.

I’ve added more station options & early finisher pages to help make your party go as smooth as possible. 🥰

Comment PARTY below and I’ll send you the link! 🔗 Note: you have to be following me before you comment or your message will appear blank in your inbox! 

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The cutest Christmas Bulletin Board! 🎄❤️ Comment “ The cutest Christmas Bulletin Board! 🎄❤️ Comment “cookie” if you’d like the link! 🔗

This board makes the perfect seasonal display for your hallway or door. Create it with students and allow them to color in their own gingerbread to add even more personality!

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