What is an Anchor Chart? Anchor charts are fantastic visual tools that can enhance the learning experience in early elementary classrooms. They serve as handy references to help kids understand new concepts in various subjects. In this guide, we’ll dive into why anchor charts are a great way to teach new information and how you can create and use them… Read More
Fun and Easy April Activities For Kids
April is a month of brimming with unique educational opportunities for teachers. The Easter holiday often marks a break, and with the onset of spring and Earth Day, there are plenty of April activities for kids to incorporate into your lesson plans. Here’s a comprehensive round-up of April activities for kids designed to add in April vibes so educators can… Read More
4 Simple February Anchor Charts for Your Classroom
Valentine’s Day is a time of love and appreciation, and it’s also an excellent opportunity to get creative in the classroom! Anchor charts can be a great way for teachers to introduce fun Valentine’s Day-themed material to their students. From counting activities to reading comprehension, here are some fun February anchor charts for classrooms you can use in your classroom… Read More
Anchor Chart Examples: 7 Easy Back-to-School Ideas for Your Classroom
It’s time for back to school! First, there are so many things to do to get you and your classroom full of kiddos ready for school. From day one, I know you want to create a cohesive classroom community where everyone feels welcome. One way you can do this is by grabbing some back to school anchor chart examples. What… Read More
Easy December Reindeer Activities Your Students Will Enjoy
The weather is getting colder, and now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to bust out some fun December theme worksheets. In this post, I will share with you some fun December reindeer activities for second grade that focus on science, reading, writing, and math. All of the worksheets and activities in this post are from my December Activities: Reindeer… Read More
Thanksgiving Anchor Charts Your Students Will Love
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is almost here! Time for some turkey-themed Thanksgiving anchor charts that will be perfect for your students this fall. Today I am sharing with you some fun, FREE Thanksgiving anchor charts for kids! These anchor charts are easy to use. Simply display them on a projector and trace them beforehand, or display the blank copies on a… Read More
Teaching About Veteran’s Day with 3 Easy Activities
Veterans Day is a national holiday in November. It’s a special time to celebrate the importance of Veterans and the service that they have made for our country. I have some activities for kids to share with you today to use when you’re teaching about Veteran’s Day, and the best part…. one is free! Teaching About Veteran’s Day: Watch and… Read More
What to Teach: Beginning of the Year Social Studies Activities
Starting a new year is such an exciting time (but overwhelming)! Social studies will always be one of my favorite subjects to teach to young learners. These teaching ideas will help you plan and prepare your Social Studies class with engaging beginning of the year social studies activities. Beginning of the Year Social Studies Activities: Community The first few days… Read More
5 Fun Back to School Activities for Second Grade
Gathering fun back-to-school activities and back to school anchor chart ideas that serve a purpose and aren’t just fluff can be time-consuming. Especially finding fun back to school activities your second graders will find engaging. Below, we are going to give you some engaging activities your students will actually like (gasp!). The Activities in this post can be found in… Read More
Beginning of the Year Science Anchor Chart Ideas
This post is a collection of my Beginning of the Year Science Anchor chart ideas”. If you would like a copy of these anchor charts and more, you can download them HERE! To easily recreate these, use a large anchor chart pad and a document camera. Tape the anchor chart sheet to your wall, then project the PDF or paper… Read More