Tag Archives: holidays
favorite {free} downloadable fonts
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Write a little comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! We’ll draw a winner shortly. Looking for a way to spruce up your classroom reproducibles? Here are … Continue reading
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Filed under Activities, Art, Classroom Decor, Holidays, Organization, Teacher Inspiration, Teaching, technology
Getting Out the Pre-Holiday Wiggles! {aka Keeping your Students’ Attention in December}
adapted from an article by Rachel Stepp, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! Winners are drawn each month. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and also the most … Continue reading
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Filed under Academic Success, Cooperative Learning, creative writing, History, Holidays, Reading, reluctant readers, Snack Time, Writing
Toys that Teach: Christmas Gifts that Go the Distance
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card…just in time for Christmas! I recently sat down with my 4-year-old son to craft a Christmas wish list. Two hours … Continue reading
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Filed under Critical Thinking, Games, Holidays, School Readiness, Science
Learning to Give: A Hands-On Way to Teach Generosity
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 gift card from The School Box! Don’t you just love this time of year? Cider brewing on the stove’s back burner, pies bubbling in … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Classroom Community, Extracurricular, Field Trips, Holidays, Service Learning
Mother’s Day Craft: Garden Stepping Stone
Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! New winners are selected monthly. by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. A good Mother’s Day craft needs two simple ingredients to melt Mom’s heart: a child’s hand print and … Continue reading
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
Filed under Activities, Classroom Community, Holidays, Reading, reading aloud
Educator’s Day!!
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Okay, so you just have to know about this event: This Saturday, January 29, is the biggest sale at The School Box all year. Did you hear that? ALL YEAR, ladies and gents. I am … Continue reading
Star Santa: a great project for home!
by Kelli Lewis Post a comment to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One winner is chosen each week. So, the kids are out for winter break, but the Big Guy isn’t slated to come for a few more … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Holidays, Parenting
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
Filed under Activities
Homemade Ornaments (great at-home project!)
by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! One winner is picked every week! Want to get your students (or your own children!) in the true holiday spirit? Try bonding together by creating … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Classroom Community, Math
