OK, let’s be realistic: to achieve actual learning on Halloween and the days before and after Halloween, you’re going to have to shake things up. This calls for a hands-on, ultra-engaging Halloween activity! Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the thing: Treat Toss! OK, let’s be realistic: to achieve actual learning on Halloween and […]
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You know that feeling you get in October, like the grind has begun? All that back-to-school adrenaline that got you through September has waned, and what remains is a looooong month ahead with zero days off. Guess what? The kids feel it too. They’re now firmly rooted in classroom routines, and they know what to expect
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The first big holiday in the school year is a big deal! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, so I always like to do fun — but still very academic — activities to capitalize on the students’ excitement. This Halloween activity & challenge fits the bill: Creature Catcher! You may have seen this called a
This Halloween STEM activity is perfect to keep students engaged with brain-busting fun that doesn’t break the bank!
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Kids have the worst time trying to concentrate on school the day of Halloween — and it’s even worse the day after! You’ll need something extra engaging for them in order to keep their brains working at max capacity. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Wings Wanted! Premise: This is essentially a
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I’m going to start doing monthly recaps just to let you know what I’ve been up to. I’m going to break this up into categories. This month, the categories are: TpT Resources, YouTube video posts, Blog posts, and Life. I’ll finish up with a preview for what’s on deck for next month at the end! TpT Resources
This past week, I found myself in a YouTube rabbit hole. Has that ever happened to you? You go to watch one video on YouTube and the next thing you know, it’s 3-hours later and you’re still watching, but something so wholly unrelated to what you started with that you couldn’t explain the path you
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