Tag Archives: Classroom Community

Kindergarten Round Up

by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to enter to win a $20 School Box gift card! Winners are drawn monthly! It’s that time of year again when 4-year-olds are starting to register for kindergarten for the fall. Many schools … Continue reading

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The Beat Down on Bullying

by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to enter to win a $20 School Box gift card. A winner is drawn each month! In schools across the nation, bullying has become a serious issue for many teachers, parents and students. … Continue reading

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Creating a Class Quilt

Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! A new winner is selected every month. By Rachel Stepp One of my favorite projects is creating a class quilt (out of paper…no needles required :). This activity … Continue reading

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Dancing With the Stars (a school dance…with a twist)

Comment on this article and you could win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One lucky commenter each month wins! Dance the Night Away…with a Little Twist! by Rachel Stepp If your school has a school-wide danced planned in the … Continue reading

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Will You Be My…?

by Rachel Stepp Comment on this article for a chance to win a $20 gift card to The School Box. One lucky commenter wins each month! Valentine’s Day is one of those wishy-washy holidays. You know, the kind that are … Continue reading

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A “Snowy” Idea for Indoor Recess!

by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box gift card. One comment each week wins! This is a great activity for the month of January. Wintry weather may keep your students indoors during recess, but … Continue reading

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Comparing: an important life skill

by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One commenter each week wins! Making comparisons is an important skill for life, not to mention a standard for elementary students. Centers can include comparing … Continue reading

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Multi-Cultural “Greeting” Cards

adapted from an idea by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One winner is picked every week! As your students return from the holidays, it’s a great idea to reestablish a strong … Continue reading

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January = A Fresh Start

by Elizabeth Cossick, M.Ed. Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One commenter each week is selected to win! The candles have all been extinguished, random evergreen needles have been vacuumed up, and the presents … Continue reading

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Parent Gifts for Christmas

by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One winner is picked every week! As an adult, I can still go “home” to my parents’ house around Christmas time and see little “treasures” … Continue reading

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