When Your Classroom Routines Work But Your Classroom Culture Feels Off
Can your classroom culture still feel a little off even when your routines are working? By October, students know what to do, but you may start noticing that the class…
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End of Year Classroom Ideas – What to Stop Doing
At this point in the year, most end of year classroom ideas feel like more work than they’re worth. You (and your students) are already tired. And trying to keep…
SEL Questions for Students You Can Use When Energy Is Low
There’s a point in the year where everything just feels… slower. That’s when SEL questions for students start to matter more than ever. You don’t need a full reset right…
Valentine’s Day Classroom Activities That Build Community
Valentine’s Day classroom activities can feel a little overwhelming in elementary school. Students are excited, distracted, and focused on cards or treats, while we teachers just want simple routines that…
5 Martin Luther King Jr Day Activities for Elementary Students
Tired of seeing the same MLK Day coloring sheets and timelines year after year? These Martin Luther King Jr Day activities go beyond the basics to help students reflect, connect,…
Welcome Back After Winter Break Activities to Reconnect
When you’re getting ready to welcome back your students after winter break, the energy can feel ALL OVER THE PLACE! Some are sleepy, others are full of stories, and routines…
10 Classroom Team-Building Games for Elementary: Easy & No-Prep
What are some fun classroom team-building games that actually build community? We as teachers often look for quick activities that help students bond without taking up the whole day. The…
Fun Morning Meeting Activities for Students That Build Classroom Community
Looking for morning meeting activities that actually build classroom community? I’ve sat through my fair share of morning meetings that felt flat. Students shared their “favorite food” or “weekend plans,”…
Simple Classroom Community Builders for Every Month of the Year
What does it actually look like to build community in a classroom, not just during those first few weeks, but all year? Using simple classroom community builders throughout the year…
Building Student Relationships: Easy Activities That Actually Work in Small Groups
Building student relationships doesn’t have to mean adding something new to your day. If group work usually turns into off-task behavior, awkward silence, or you constantly stepping in, it’s not…