Reviewing concepts and facts can get tedious in the classroom, but not when you take the activity outside for some fun, friendly competition and sunshine. This post has five fun and active games for outdoor review that get your class moving while reviewing the information they need to know. These activities can be used as competitions to gain points for a class reward, or … [Read more...] about Outdoor Review Activities and Games
Archives for April 2018
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas and Activities for Upper Elementary
It’s almost Mother’s Day, and if your students are anything like mine, they will definitely want to celebrate their moms or the mother figures in their lives. I also really love mixing writing and other ELA activities to help celebrate Mother’s Day in meaningful ways that also help support my students' learning. Here are my favorite activities that also make great … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Gift Ideas and Activities for Upper Elementary
FREE Division Practice with Donuts Activities
Division can be pretty exhausting for students AND teachers. This year, I wanted to mix things up and bring in some sweet treats for my students to motivate them to continue pushing hard through our division unit. So, I created some donut themed division practice, brought in some donuts, and this fun activity was born. My students and I had a lot of fun with this and I … [Read more...] about FREE Division Practice with Donuts Activities
Earth Day Activities for Upper Elementary
Earth Day is one of my favorite days to celebrate in the classroom, and I wish I could spend a little time each week talking about how to take care of our planet. However, since time is limited and standards are plenty, I like to spend the day of Earth Day (or before, if it falls on a weekend) doing some engaging Earth Day activities to help my students reflect and learn … [Read more...] about Earth Day Activities for Upper Elementary
Lines and Angles Activities with Twizzlers and Skittles
Geometry standards seem to be the last skills I teach before state testing. Because of this, I tend to be a bit rushed (to have time to review all the other math standards), and the students have major spring fever. This year, I mixed things up a bit and brought in some sweet treats to practice lines and angles in an engaging way that would help the skills stick with the … [Read more...] about Lines and Angles Activities with Twizzlers and Skittles
Test Prep Coloring Pages | Motivational Quotes for Testing
Testing season is upon us. This can honestly be one of the most stressful times in the classroom for both students and teachers for many reasons. Today, I have some motivational quotes for testing coloring pages to share with you. You can use these test prep coloring pages in a variety of ways (and we will touch on those ways in this post). Hopefully, you will be able to … [Read more...] about Test Prep Coloring Pages | Motivational Quotes for Testing