Elementary

Reindeer Food Activity

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Turkey Prints 2 Ways

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Children

Creating Inclusive Spaces: Communication Plans for DLLs

The Kissing Hand Raccoon Puppet

Nurture in Nature: Back-to-School Tips for Outdoor Play

Nurture in Nature: Supporting School Readiness Through Outdoor Play

Lemonade in a Bag

Kids and the Art of Coping

Dental Hygiene Tips for Kids

Three Easy Valentine's Day Activities

Salt Dough Ornaments with a Twist

Holiday Butter Slime Activity

10 Things Every Kindergarten Teacher Should Know

8 Fun Things to do with Your Students on Leap Day

Watercolor Spray Paintings

Peppermint Oobleck Activity

How To Disinfect Playgrounds

Talking to Children About Racism

Gratitude Game

The Importance of Sensory-Based Classrooms

Why Nature-Inspired Classroom Design Matters

Why Heart-Centered Environments Matter

Teaching Children About The Fall Harvest

Spider Rescue

Only One You Rock Garden Activity

Rainbow Wind Chimes

Whatever Happened to Play?

Biggest Assessment Myth

The Truth About Assessments

Telescope Tubes

How You Can Use Chalk to Encourage Summer Learning

Paint Throwing Activity

Designing the Perfect Reading Nook for Winter Weather

Eco Snails

Memorial Day Activity

Leprechaun Trap

Healthy Winter Snacks

Hal Kaplan Scholarship for Emerging Leaders

Love Bird Craft Activities

Surprising Tools to Prepare Future Innovators

Magic Dry Erase Art

Rainbow Paper

Germ Science Activity

Kindness Color Mixing Activity

Winter Snow Bulletin Board

DIY New Year Wishing Wand

Grinch Inspired Activities

Holiday Sensory Bin Activity

Sleigh Launchers Holiday Activity

Christmas Tree Snack Activity

Polar Express Inspired Lantern

Candy Holiday Decor Activity

Thankful Pumpkin Pie Activity

Using Play to Support STEM Learning

Tree Rubbings Activity

3 Festive Fine Motor Activities for Thanksgiving

Paper Roll Halloween Decor

No-Carve Pumpkin Designs

Ghost Rockets STEAM Activity

Building a Sense of Community Inside and Outside the Classroom

Apple Boats Fall STEM Activity

Nature Paintbrush Art Activity

Dump Art Activity for Kids

How to Make Your Own School Supplies Wreath

Astronaut Glove Box

Storytelling Rocks Activity

Solar S'mores Activity

Football-Themed Back-to-School Bulletin Board

Ice Chalk Art Activity

The Biggest Divider in the Achievement Gap Isn't What You Think

Five Little Monkeys DIY Busy Binder

Fun Dino Activities

Swinging Cup Art

Summer Activities for Kids: Watermelon Boredom Busters

DIY Rainbow Scratch Art

DIY Confetti Poppers for Independence Day

Water Cup Racers Activity

DIY Seashell Mobile Craft

Ocean Sensory Bin Activity

Carrot Pulling Activity

DIY Crafts for Kids: Burlap Butterflies

5-Minute Paper Slinky: Jungle Animals

Making Collages with Leftover Craft Supplies

DIY Washable Heating Pad

Balloon Rockets STEM Activity

Corduroy Fine Motor Activities

Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom

DIY Robot Hand STEAM Activity

Farm Animal Washing Activity

Earth Day Bracelet

Chicken in a Cup Auditory Activity

Tooth Brushing Activity

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Snack

Cloud in a Jar Science Activity

Three Delightful Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschoolers

Quick Guide for Selecting Different Types of Sands

DIY Mud Kitchen Play Food

Polar Bear Science Experiment

DIY Nature Bracelet Activity

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Sensory Tubes

Season Sensory Spices Activities

Pumpkin Sensory Activities

Pete the Cat Sensory Sorting Bags

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Activity

Rainbow Fish STEM Activity

Increasing Flexibility in Your Daily Classroom Routine

Utilizing Wait and Transition Times in the Classroom

Uses for Flexible Seating in the Classroom

Sharing Test-Taking Strategies with Elementary Students

Exploring STEM Concepts in Spring

Using Active Play to Teach Math and Literacy

Using Yoga in the Classroom

Encouraging Children to Eat Healthy

Teaching Children About Leap Year

How to Have Effective Discussions with Your Students

Embracing Diversity in the Classroom

Giving Students Effective Feedback on Their Work

Exploring Weather During the Winter Months

Working on Literacy During the Winter Months

Using Circle Time to Support Social and Emotional Learning

Encouraging Student Participation in the Classroom

Keeping Early Finishers Engaged and Focused

Using Music and Movement Activities to Help Children Learn and Grow

Dealing with Challenging Behavior During the Holiday Season

Explaining Daylight Saving Time to Children

Understanding What Causes Challenging Behavior

Utilizing Service Learning in Elementary Classrooms

Designing Learning Center Spaces

Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom

Finding Fun Ways to Incorporate Holidays into Student Assignments

Incorporating Children's Artwork into the Classroom Space

Supporting Digital Literacy in the Classroom

Using Authentic Assessments in Elementary Classrooms

Using Natural Elements in Classroom Design

Exploring Geography in the Classroom

Preventing Bullying in the Classroom

Working with Volunteers in After School Programs

Challenging Gifted Students in the Classroom

Making the Most of Family Conferences

Using 3-D and Augmented Reality Tools in the Classroom

Making Sand and Water Learning Centers More Accessible for Children with Special Needs

Letting Students Fidget in the Classroom

Making Connections with Students at the Beginning of the School Year

Exploring Astronomy with Students

Overcoming the Annual Public Meeting Blues

Using Wordless Texts in Elementary Classrooms

Helping Kids Avoid Summer Learning Loss

Creating Effective Differentiated Instruction Strategies

Teaching Financial Literacy in the Classroom

Using Social Media in Your Classroom

Making Poetry More Accessible in Your Classroom

Adding Rigor to Gardening Projects

Exploring Science with Spring-Themed Lesson Plans

Teaching Elementary Students About Nutrition

Creating a Faith-Based Learning Environment for Children

Spanning Classrooms to Living Rooms with Parent Engagement

Teaching Children About the Importance of Dental Health

Using Stop-Motion Animation to Teach Elementary Concepts

Teaching Historical Events with Primary Sources

Keeping Children Calm During Exciting Times of the Year

Nourishing Children's Developing Scientific Minds

Creating a Healthy Classroom Environment

Creating Effective Routines and Transitions

Improving Your Storytelling Skills

Developing Grit in the Classroom

Educating Children About Weather and Climate

Helping Children Deal with Depression

Teaching Children About Fire Safety

Giving Your Faith-Based After School Care Program a Competitive Advantage

Designing Your Classroom Reading Area

Incorporating STEM into Fall Lesson Plans

Reaching Struggling Readers in Elementary Classrooms

Exploring Science on the Playground

Improving Your Instructional Strategy for Elementary Math

Making Learning Centers More Inclusive for Children with ADHD

Increasing Student Participation in After School Programs

Using Cameras and Video Cameras as Learning Tools in Elementary Classrooms

Engineering and Design Learning Opportunities for Elementary Students

Helping Elementary Students with Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage

Outlining Student Goals for the School Year

Creating an Intentional Classroom Environment

Dealing with Children's Anxiety on the First Day of School

How to Help Children Develop a Growth Mindset

Eight Ways to Use Magna-Tiles in the Classroom

Using Gardening to Promote STEM

Using Block Play to Promote STEM in the Classroom

Adapting Classroom Environments for Young Children with Special Needs

Creating Inclusive Lesson Plans

Helping Students with ADHD Succeed in School

Incorporating Gardening into Your Lesson Plans

Encouraging Families to Volunteer With Their Kids

Using Magnet Play to Promote STEM in the Classroom

Blocks vs. Manipulatives: Is There A Difference?

Developing and Implementing an Outdoor Classroom

Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Meeting the Social-Emotional Needs of Young Children

Addressing Teasing and Bullying In Schools

How to Plan a Great Classroom Layout (Elementary Edition)

Supporting STEM Instruction

Planning a Great Classroom Layout