Heading back to school is both exciting and a little nerve-wracking for both students and teachers, so here are some ways to get off to a great start, by quickly building relationships between your students, and between you and your students.Mingling...

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is an important celebration in the Aotearoa New Zealand calendar, so let's have a look at some ways we can engage our children in the classroom to celebration this unique tradition.Curriculum LinksTeaching about Matariki...

It never ceases to amaze me - the determination, inventiveness, passion, dedication, and expertise that leads people to discover new things in science, engineering, and mathematics, and to be trailblazers in their respective fields.Read on to find ou...

Let's have a look at what verb moods are so that we can use them correctly and avoid mixing the moods within the same sentence.What Are Verb Moods Exactly?Verb moods express a tone or attitude in the sentence. They are not a tense.There are five verb...

Idioms are so interesting to learn, and it's fun when you can tie them to a relevant theme, like spring.Here are 10 idioms which all use the word "spring" and many of which, are directly related to an idea or symbol of spring.Just a tip before we get...

There have been some incredible achievements made in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by African Americans. These are 10 people that your students could research to learn more about.Granville Woods Granville Woods (1856-1910) was a p...

I was about to make a reading passage about the history of Valentine's Day, until I found out that its history is a little hazy, and what's worse, it's not particularly child-friendly.Historians believe it was based on a Roman festival called "Luperc...

Do your children struggle to remember the difference between area and perimeter?It's a very common problem when we're teaching area and perimeter, that children often mix up the two, and can't remember the correct problem-solving method as a result.S...

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with a pile of great books, isn't it! I've compiled a few of my old favorites and a few new ones too that I think you and your children might enjoy.1. Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan BrettIf you love Jan Bre...

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored and remembered on the third Monday of January. He was an inspirational orator who had a heart for African Americans and spent much of his life fighting for civil rights through peaceful protests.His speeches and the...

Pronouns are words that we can use instead of a noun.If we kept repeating the same noun over and over, our sentences would be repetitive and we'd lose the reader's interest. By alternating between pronouns and nouns we can add a little more interest ...

There's something about gingerbread that makes it a very special part of Christmas. Of course, we can make it and eat it all year round, but it's the spices and smell of gingerbread that makes us think of Christmas and so it's the perf...

Math manipulatives are an essential part of teaching math concepts, but have you ever used playdough as a manipulative?It's a great manipulative, and I'll give you some reasons why.Kids love it! It really doesn't matter how old they ar...

If you're looking for a lovely sensory experience for your children this Christmas, then you'll love making this recipe for gingerbread playdough. It's full of the spices of Christmas and is perfect for pretend play with gingerbread cookie cutters, u...

I have a tradition in my family that would also be a lovely classroom tradition, and that's to read Christmas books during Advent.These are seven books that are timeless, filled with gorgeous illustrations and sweet stories.1. Gingerbread Baby by Jan...