Understanding the various states of matter is one of the key concepts kids need for exploring chemistry and physics. Use our big list of activities to help them learn about the properties of the various states of matter and the...
Books are the perfect way to fill your classroom with love as Valentine’s Day approaches. We asked our crew of teacher friends to share their favorite titles and rounded up 20 of the best funny, silly, and sweet Valentine’s Day...
Teachers know the air in a classroom can get… interesting. Between packed rooms, stuffy afternoons, and allergy season, fresh air can feel as hard to come by as extra planning time. That’s why Blueair’s educator discount is such a breath...
Learning to write a friendly letter might feel like a bit of a lost art these days, when most folks rely on email, text, or messaging apps to communicate. But handwritten notes still have value, and it’s worth taking the...
Fourth-grader Ethan always struggled with math tests and worksheets, staying quiet in class and rarely volunteering. His teacher, Kendra, was worried. “I got the feeling he wasn’t grasping fractions at all,” she shares. Then one day, she pulled out something...
Slice Fractions is a free and ad-free math game designed for elementary students and available on PlayMath.org. Instead of memorizing rules or filling out worksheets, kids guide a woolly mammoth through icy puzzles, slicing obstacles and popping bubbles to explore...
Snakebird is a visually engaging, interactive math puzzle game available on PlayMath.org. Designed for elementary students, especially grades 3 through 6, Snakebird challenges kids to use strategy, spatial reasoning, and their understanding of positive and negative numbers to solve increasingly...
Let’s not lie: We all have our emotional support water bottles of choice. (Sometimes a few, depending on how many you forget in your classroom throughout the week.) But if you’re looking to add a new one to your rotation—or...
Who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh first thing in the morning? Sharing a few kindergarten jokes can be a great way to create a positive and joyful environment for your students (and you!). If you’re trying to come up with...
The hamburger writing method is a popular and easy method for teaching kids to write strong paragraphs and short essays. It helps kids visualize the process, ensuring they remember to include supporting details as they write. Make this method even...
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