by Shanon | Aug 25, 2026 | Center Activities
Soft start morning activities are trending everywhere right now, and for good reason. Here’s what they are, why K-2 kids respond so well to them, and six hands-on ways to bring one into your own classroom.
by Shanon | May 12, 2026 | Center Activities
Why Your K-2 Students Are Going to LOVE These Easy Sudoku for Kids Puzzles (And So Will You!) If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for activities that are actually fun, keep kids engaged, and hits on a skill you want to teach. Well,...
by Shanon | Nov 5, 2025 | Center Activities
Building Big Thinking with Snap Cubes in the K–1 Classroom STEM-Ready Manipulatives – How Snap Cubes Boost Learning in Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Snap cubes are more than just colorful blocks—they’re a hands-on tool that helps young learners explore, build,...
by Shanon | Mar 25, 2025 | Center Activities, Math
Building Math Success, One Pattern Block at a Time Pattern blocks are a fantastic tool for hands-on learning in the elementary classroom. These colorful, geometric shapes allow young learners to explore math concepts in an engaging and interactive way. Whether...
by Shanon | Feb 3, 2024 | Center Activities
Teaching so many different skills during a school year takes a lot of time for planning, creating, printing, and prepping. Some of my favorite ways to save time is to use low prep and no prep activities to help me review skills every week. By saving time on these...
by Shanon | Oct 16, 2023 | Center Activities, English/Language Arts, Math, Writing Activities
9 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Elementary Students If you are looking for activities for the month of November, our 9 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Elementary Students post is a great place to start! Let’s jump in! Collaborative Posters To get your...
