The end of the school year is just around the corner and kids are itching for their fun and wild summer break. Even you, as the brilliant teacher that you are, are ready for some time off to sit with your feet in the sand. As the school year is winding down to the last…
3 Quick Halloween Party Ideas for the Classroom
It is time to iron out those last-minute Halloween party plans for the classroom. While some teachers have parents who are more than happy to plan and run the party, many teachers are left on their own to plan their parties. The three ideas below are perfect party games that combine learning and fun –…
These Birthday Gifts Turn into Treasured Memories
Carol, a 2nd Grade Teacher in North Easton, Massachusetts, knows how much children need to hear compliments. She has devised a clever way to ensure that birthday wishes are heartfelt and sincere. Whenever a student in my class has a birthday, we create a “Chain of Compliments” for the lucky student. First, I give each…