5 Strategies for Differentiated Instruction
Maybe you’ve heard of the term ‘differentiated instruction’… and maybe you even want to implement it within your elementary classroom. But, you…
What Are Enrichment Activities?
Ever wondered what enrichment activities are, exactly? When do you use them? Who are they for? This post will break down all…
5 Simple Ways to Encourage Summer Reading
Being a parent is tough! Now that children are done with the school year, we have to worry about how to foster…
Fun and Easy End of Year Activities
The finish line is within reach! You can see it, your students can FEEL it, now you just have to survive it…
3 Easy Ways to Explore Changing Seasons
Spring is one of my favorite seasons! Bring on time to explore, warm nights, and budding trees! To me, spring signals a…
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…
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…
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…
How to Help Children Set Their Own Goals
Believe it or not, even young children benefit from goal setting, although they may need a bit more guidance from their parents…
5 Free Math Activities To Boost Early Skills
Teaching math seems overwhelming… but it can actually be really fun! Math does not necessarily mean boring worksheets or endless repetition. Learning…
Reading Comprehension for Beginning Writers
Working with your beginning writers on their reading comprehension can feel tricky. As early readers move beyond simple books and begin reading…
Why I Will Always Be An Educator
In the spring of 2009, I headed into the city of Philadelphia for an immersive 2-week student teaching internship. My assignment was…