Ideas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the classroom and learn about Mexico
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Ideas for Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Classroom

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! On May 5th, fiestas break out all across the United States and parts of Mexico. But Cinco de Mayo is a largely misunderstood holiday in the U.S. Many people mistake it for a celebration of Mexico’s independence. (Which is actually in September.) This year, share the true history of Cinco de…

Engaging Christmas Writing Crafts and Activities for Your Classroom, ready to go resources to make holiday prep a breeze
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Engaging Christmas Writing Crafts and Activities for Your Classroom

The weeks leading up to winter break can be magical, hectic, amazing, crazy – all of the above! I’ve found that the best way to harness that excitement while still celebrating the season is to treat students to fun and engaging Christmas writing crafts and activities! The best part is that students get creative writing…

Turkeys in Disguise Thanksgiving Activity
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Turkeys in Disguise Thanksgiving Activity

The turkeys need your help surviving Thanksgiving! This November, give your students a persuasive writing activity they’ll be excited to do. And in the end, you’ll have a beautiful (and hilarious) Thanksgiving bulletin board display! Win-win! Learn how I use this Turkeys in Disguise Thanksgiving activity in my classroom, including a time-saving resource that will…

Tips for celebrating Veterans Day in the classroom
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Tips for Celebrating Veterans Day in the Classroom

You just made it through Halloween – phew! (Pat yourself on the back; you deserve it, friend!) And Thanksgiving is just around the corner. But sandwiched between these two busy holidays is Veterans Day! While your class may still be recovering from candy-comas and costume excitement, you might not be ready to dive into another…

Thanksgiving Classroom Decor Ideas
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Thanksgiving Classroom Decor Ideas

With November just around the corner, there’s no better time to plan your Thanksgiving decorations! There are so many ways you can create a fun and festive atmosphere to celebrate the season. Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving classroom decor ideas! Festive Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Kits Get your space holiday-ready with my latest seasonal…