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5 Free Preschool Math Activities To Boost Early Skills

Teaching math seems overwhelming… but it can actually be really fun! Especially in preschool, math activities can be fun, hands on, and easy to implement at home. Here are some fun and FREE preschool math activities that will help foster a love for all things math! Preschool Math Activities for Counting Knowing how to count…

Fostering A Strong Growth Mindset for Kids
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Fostering A Strong Growth Mindset for Kids

Growth mindset… You might have heard this term thrown around, and heard people explain the importance of embracing a growth mindset. But what does a “growth mindset” ACTUALLY entail? How can we foster it in our own children or students? Fostering a growth mindset in our children will help them be more resilient, work through…

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100 Fun End of the School Year Activities Your Students Will Love

It’s officially spring, which means most teachers are heading into the end of the school year! Cue the confetti and dust off those sunglasses – summer is nearly here, which means it’s time to celebrate. But, we still need to keep these kiddos engaged and challenged. So, if you’re looking for some fun ideas to…

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5 Easy Differentiated Instruction Strategies for Elementary Classrooms

If you’re looking for more differentiated instruction strategies that you can use in your elementary classroom, you’re in the right place! Differentiated instruction can feel super overwhelming when you already have a million other things to juggle during your school day. So, here are easy-to-implement differentiated instruction strategies that you can use TODAY! What Is…

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What Are Enrichment Activities? 15+ Easy Ideas And Examples For Your Classroom

Do you have students who would benefit from enrichment activities? But, have you ever asked yourself… “what are enrichment activities, anyway?” Or, maybe you have an idea of what they could be, but feel frustrated at the lack of examples of enrichment in the classroom? If so, you’re in the perfect place! Because the good…

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Sight Words: What are they & why do they matter?

Sight words. If you’re an early childhood educator you are extremely familiar with sight words and their importance. If you are a new-to-homeschool parent or the parent of a child in early elementary, you may not be as familiar with what they are and why they are important. What ARE sight words? They’re exactly what…

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Teaching Young Children about Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion and diversity are subjects that can be daunting. Whether as adults, or when we think about how to introduce them to young children. As parents and teachers know by now, children’s filters between their brains and their mouths are very limited. (Or sometimes seemingly non-existent, haha!) So talking about people that are different from…

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How to Create Effective Enrichment Activities for 1st Graders

Crafting effective enrichment activities for 1st graders involves designing challenges that foster critical thinking and creativity. But, finding GOOD and high quality activities for younger students can be a tough challenge for teachers. If you’re struggling to challenge your advanced first graders with appropriate activities, you’re in the right spot! Keep reading to discover how…

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6 Easy Homemade Playdough Recipes You Should Try

One of the easiest ways to incorporate more sensory play into your child’s routine is by letting them play with playdough. And, you can avoid spending tons of money and simply make your own at home by following some simple playdough recipes! Many are made with just a few simple ingredients. I’ve found 6 awesome…