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Extreme Weather & Natural Disasters Pocketbook Unit
Hi everyone! As elementary teachers, we have found that a favorite topic among our students is always extreme weather! Kids love learning interesting facts about how nature can lead to severe storms and they can easily connect their new learning to their personal...
Free Google Slides Geography Lesson: Continents Digital Unit
One way or another, we've been made aware of digital resources over the past year. Thankfully, online learning has helped our students learn from home or in a hybrid location, and the technology has helped us stay connected!Today we're sharing a freebie with you...
5 Tips for Connecting with Students the First Week of School
Hi everyone! We can’t believe it, the new school year is almost here! There is a lot of pressure on teachers to go above and beyond during the first week but we believe that simple is always the way to go. Your attention should be focused on...
7 Tips for Working with Paraprofessionals
Hi everyone! No matter how much of a rockstar teacher you are, you can’t do it all alone! There are lots of people who make what we do in the classroom possible but one group has a special place in our hearts: paraprofessionals! As teachers, we have...
Science Pocketbook Units: Printable and Hands-On Activities
Our Pocketbook units consist of science or social studies topics for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade classrooms. In this blog post, we'll explore inside science pocketbooks to see what's inside! Pocketbooks serve as a comprehensive portfolio for students to refer back to...
5 ways to prep for Special Education to save time… and your sanity!
The first couple weeks of school for a special education teacher can be overwhelming! Once you know your students, there are things that you need to put into place to make sure that they are successful in your SPED classroom. It can be a lot! Plus, special education...
Digital Research Units: Learning with Google Slides (Free download!)
We know that there are endless benefits to utilizing Google Classroom, and we've shared many ways Google Classroom can help students as well as teachers. We're taking a closer look at our Google units, so you can get an idea of how these science and social studies...
Shark Week Activities for Kids, Sharks Research for Elementary Students plus FREE Printable
What is a better topic to investigate during summer school, than SHARKS?! These dangerous and fascinating creatures will be sure to captivate your class, and even get them pumped for Shark Week! This Sharks Research mega bundle allows your students to utilize research...
Summer Olympics Resources for Grades 1-3
Hi Everyone! The Summer Olympics are coming up this year and will take place in Tokyo, Japan! Teach your students about this exciting worldwide event with hands-on, engaging activities that incorporate ELA Common Core standards in all student work. Look no further and...
The 2020 Presidential Election: Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Hi Everyone!!! It's almost election time! Get your class geared up for the 2020 Presidential Election by teaching them about the Election Process in the United States, the candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden, and even the Executive Branch and the role of the...
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