Happy summer everyone! This week we put together some ideas for encouraging writing through the summer. Yes, writing can be fun! Begin With a Game … Dust off those games you haven’t used i … read more

Summer can become quickly jam-packed with sports, activities, vacation, and fun. The beginning of the school year always seems to somehow sneak up on us pretty quick. Here are some ideas to get in som … read more

Today, we are going to practice spelling with -tch. This is a tricky concept because the ‘t’ is silent, so you can only hear the /ch/sound! Let’s practice -tch with a game called Cat … read more

Many times, throughout the school year, kids hear those two words they don’t want to hear—indoor recess. Often times this means kids spend more time sitting and engaging in sedentary activities like w … read more

This week’s multisensory activity provides an example of a quick craft an older student might enjoy to practice the root word Therm. Although I was a lower elementary school teacher for several years, … read more

Why is Recess Important for Students?Recess is more than just a break from the classroom and has profound cognitive benefits. This period of unstructured play gives children an opportunity to be physi … read more