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Home » Blog Posts » Holidays & Seasonal

Holidays & Seasonal

There are so many holidays and fun seasonal events throughout the school year! But how do you incorporate them in your lessons without distracting from the academic content? That's what this category is all about! There are several blog posts related to teaching during different holidays and seasonal events.

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Presidents’ Day Activities for Upper Elementary

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What can kids do on Presidents' Day? If you've ever asked this question, then we have what you need. This post shares fun, yet simple Presidents' Day activities for upper elementary students. Not only ...

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Creative & Easy Christmas Classroom Decor Ideas

By Tanya Marshall Leave a Comment

It's time to deck the halls! Or rather, deck your classroom with holiday bulletin boards, ornament walls, Christmas-themed doors and more. If you're looking for fun and festive ideas that are also ...

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Summer Math Activities for Big Kids

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You want your kid to stay engaged with math learning, but without boring them to tears! Or maybe you are teaching summer school, so you're looking for fun math ideas. This post shares super simple and ...

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Fun Summer Reading Activities for Kids

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With summer comes fun, play time, and sleeping in late. Unfortunately, it also means potential reading loss for kids. This post shares fun summer reading activities for kids in upper elementary ...

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10 Fun End of the Year Teacher Shirts

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It's the final days of school and summer is staring you in the face. Get ready for your final hurrah with these 10 fun end of the year teacher shirts! The options here fit different styles and ...

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Mother’s Day Crafts for the Classroom

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With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how your students can create something special. This post presents 10 Mother's Day crafts for the classroom that your ...

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The Most Engaging Two’s Day Activities Students Will Love

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Something exciting is coming in 2022--February 22,2022 or what's already known as Two's Day. Some people have also nicknamed it 2's Day or 2s Day and even Two's Day Tuesday. Whatever you want to call ...

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How to Teach Winter Holidays Around the World

By Tanya Marshall Leave a Comment

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" That one line from the popular song by Andy Williams triggers so many people into holiday-celebration mode. But do all people celebrate the holidays the ...

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Fresh Ideas for Thanksgiving Activities with Upper Elementary Students

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November can be tricky: you want students to stay engaged with learning, but you're also facing a much-needed long break. How can you incorporate holiday-themed activities without sacrificing academic ...

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Halloween Read-Alouds and Activities for Upper Elementary

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Incorporating holidays and seasonal events into the classroom can make learning fun and interesting! Especially for 3rd-5th grade students. This post shares ideas on Halloween read-alouds and ...

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