Baby it's snow outside here in New England. After we get that first snow, it's always like little bits of it seem to linger until the first signs of spring. Aside from the skinned knees and pulled muscles from slipping on ice... I don't mind the winter weather. What I do know is that the [...]

Dental health is important all year around, but February is Dental health month. It's a great time to focus on learning about teeth, dental hygiene, and how to use a toothbrush and floss. Most importantly, why we do all of these things. I can't be the only mom who deals with kids who feel like [...]

Hooray! It's the 100th day of school! It's a great day to celebrate all about math and to plan some fun activities for the 100th day, all focused around the number one hundred!  100 feels like a big number when you figure that you've been in school that many days, but it's not quite as [...]

I write a lot about thematic units. This year has been my year to share some of my favorite themes for different months and seasons. I know what it's like to look at the school provided curriculum, and thinking "I need something to get my students excited about." Thematic activities have been a great way [...]

As I write this it is mid week during winter break.  I know, the hibernation feels like a relief! Sweatpants, slipper socks, drinking coffee while it's hot, and messy buns ALL. WEEK. LONG! As we head back to school next week, there are sure to be some bumps in the road. Our students are just [...]

Happy New Year! Whenever this post might find you, I hope you're having a great year! Whenever there is a transition to a new year, back from a break, or a holiday, it can be hard to plan. On top of needing to review classroom expectations, they come back with so much excitement and SO [...]

Are you looking for a quick and easy activity  you can do at school or send home for snow day or winter homework? Snowmen are one of favorite themes for January thematic units but would also be great for December! This snow stick makes a great holiday gift for students, or even a craft project [...]

Looking for some fun topics to include in your January lessons? Whether you teach with thematic units or just want some fun themes to include along the way during the month, I've got you covered here. Some of these themes I use throughout the entire winter, so you might see them in my favorite December [...]

The week before Christmas break can be one of the hardest of the school year when it comes to containing (or better yet... channeling) that holiday excitement. It can also be one of the most fun weeks of school if we take the time to incorporate fun activities into your day! I know that you [...]

I am all about holiday spirit... and I LOVE when my love for the holidays corresponds to tons of valuable and fun activities for my students. Enter... Gingerbread theme! I've written before about how much I love tying themes into learning, and this time of year is no different. There are tons of different ways [...]