A blog to give teachers ideas and tools that make teaching easier
Thanksgiving is the holiday that sneaks up on everyone. You were just getting around to taking down your Halloween décor when BAM-it’s the middle of November. But not to fear-these Enjoyably Simple Thanksgiving Ideas are sure to keep your students engaged with little time and cost to you!
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5 TESTED HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES: On the average day, keeping a room full of 8 year-olds level headed is a challenge. Add in one of the most anticipated evenings in their calendar year and BOOM comes the CRAZY. 😂 Do you resonate?! My students started asking “How many days until Halloween” on October 1st. It’s just a BIG deal. And why? Because it’s going to be SO.MUCH.FUN!
So, what’s the best way to compete with costumes and endless amounts of candy? Make your day FUN, too! And how? I’ll tell you five super simple ways below! Emphasis on the simple part. All of these ideas could be prepped in 10 minutes or less!
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Ever feel like math time is a bit….lackluster?
Math time used to be pretty cut and dry in my classroom. I’d teach the lesson, we’d practice together, & then students would do their independent work. That was pretty much it. Luckily, I’ve since found some methods that are much more engaging and beneficial for my students. I can’t wait to share them with you below!
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