HANDS-ON TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Holidays are a great opportunity to capitalize on students' natural enthusiasm. If you can tie curriculum into a holiday like Halloween,...

I can't overstate the importance of young elementary students internalizing the ways to make ten. We have a base 10 math system, so...

It's tough being in the classroom all day! Here are my favorite brain break activities to give your elementary students (and you!) a break.

The ability to estimate is an important component of having strong number sense. "Number sense" is a person's ability to understand how...

In Virginia, third graders learn about important landforms, or "geographic features" from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and North...

In order for students to identify character traits from a story, they need to have the vocabulary to do so! It's crucial to provide...

Learn how to optimize Jeopardy-style review games so test prep is engaging for elementary learners!

Looking for a hands-on, kid-friendly activity to teach specialization? This is what you need for your Economics unit!

Looking for a fun end-of-unit project for your Economics unit? Look no further! My third graders loved designing their own food truck and me

When I taught first grade, it was difficult finding maps simple enough for my first graders. I wanted maps that didn't have twenty...

Testing season can be stressful, and it's also at the end of the school year when students are tired and itching for summer vacation. How...

Five book recommendations to read aloud this fall to your elementary students or children

Virginia SOL Test Prep resources to prepare your students for test day

This President's Day help your elementary students compare and contrast two presidents or famous Americans!

Teach mixed numbers and improper fractions to your elementary students

Teach your first graders learn about Maggie Lena Walker! Teaching tips, links, and a FREE reading comprehension download!

I love teaching fractions to my elementary students! There are so many ways to do hands-on learning if you have the right tools! I...

Hot Chocolate Math Activities: Practice elementary math skills like skip counting and patterns with marshmallows and hot chocolate.