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Top Sensory Tools for the Classroom
As teachers we all strive to make our classrooms accessible and welcoming for all of our students. One way of ensuring this is providing appropriate sensory stimulation. In our experience working in SPED, we love incorporating sensory tools into the classroom. Today...
5 Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
It’s almost Teacher Appreciation Week! We know that teachers deserve so much more than just a week but we love using this time to touch base with our coworkers and make sure everyone feels appreciated. We came up with these 5 ideas to make celebrating Teacher...
Teaching Resources for Spring
Spring is here and everyone is excited about warmer weather and longer days. Living in upstate New York we definitely appreciate Spring! But as teachers, we know that Spring comes with a lot of drawbacks as well! It seems like the kids somehow double their energy and...
Outdoor Learning Ideas
As the weather gets warmer, it is only natural that we all want to get a little stir crazy. Our favorite way of fighting the spring fever is to find ways to make learning happen outside the classroom. Below we’re sharing our top outdoor learning ideas to give both you...
Spring Math Crafts
Spring is finally here! As the days get longer and the temperature rises, we all start to get a little spring fever! With everyone so antsy to get outside it is more important than ever to find engaging learning activities for your students. That is why we created...
Top 10 March Read Alouds
Our list of March picture books is here! We love updating our classroom library to focus on different topics each month. With St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s History Month, and World Down Syndrome Day all happening in March, there are so many fun options! Keep reading for...
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Math & ELA
Those of you who have been with us for a while know that we LOVE using holiday themed crafts in our classroom! St. Patrick’s Day is no different! We love using these St. Patrick's Day crafts for Math and ELA in first and second grade. Each hands-on activity is aligned...
How to Make Math Rotations Easy to Manage
As teachers, we understand that the key to a successful year is working smarter, not harder. Providing differentiated instruction is so important for your students’ success but it can be quickly overwhelming! Today we are breaking down our top 5 tips to make Math...
Indoor Recess Ideas to Keep Your Students Calm and Engaged
As teachers, we know the dread that comes along with indoor recess! Finding something to keep your students calm and engaged is hard, especially towards the end of the Winter when we are all going a little stir crazy! Today we’re giving you a rundown of our top indoor...
Presidents Day Units for the Elementary Classroom
February might be the shortest month of the year, but there are so many holidays packed into it! We love taking the time to celebrate each one in our class, but Presidents Day has a special place in our hearts. There is something special about watching our students as...
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