We LOVE all things MERRY & BRIGHT, but we also love to keep kids engaged with tasks that will help teachers check off standards that need practiced or introduced. We want to kick off December with a list of some of our favorite craftivities. These include Math, ELA and writing and will be perfect to complete the whole month of December. Let's start with an absolute FAVORITE from last ... Read More about Holiday Activities, but Make it Educational!

Holiday prep is in full swing! We've added some new projects in the mix this year so thought we'd double back and recreate our favorite gifts to create in class. These gifts are perfect for all types of loved ones such as parents, grandparents, caregivers, aunts/uncles, basically anyone who has a special place in a student's heart. Check below for our favorite gifts we've had students create for ... Read More about Teachers! Find Easy Gifts for the Holidays

Let's explore some easy to prep bulletin board kits that will easily transform your classroom into a winter wonderland! Check out a Christmas-themed smiley face bulletin board kit, a gorgeous snowflake bulletin board kit and a larger than life peace on Earth bulletin board kit. We know the excitement of the season can sometimes create some unexpected (and less than ideal) behaviors, so make sure ... Read More about Easy & Festive Bulletin Board Kits for the Holiday Season

It's officially November and we know there are some teachers that love to be prepared for the holidays. If that is you (or if you just want to get a head start on prepping a holiday gift your students can create), then this post is for you. This is a FAVORITE every year with families and students. This parent/loved one gift takes a bit of effort and we all know how quickly December can sneak up ... Read More about Holiday Gift Idea PERFECT for Parents/Caregivers/Loved Ones!

Halloween is on a Thursday this year, which means we will all be in the trenches after a fun, candy-filled night of trick-or-treating. Students will probably be tired, over-excited and on a sugar high, but we got this! Teachers are some of the most adaptable human beings and this is just another time to shine. We've got the perfect activity to keep your students engaged and learning for at least ... Read More about An Idea for the DAY AFTER Halloween

There are so many fun ideas for elementary school during the holiday months. Embrace the excitement of the season and find activities that support and practice skills in Math, Language Arts and more. We love the flexibility of using stations in the elementary classroom so we decided to share some of our favorite activities. These work great as morning work for students if you have sort of a ... Read More about Elementary October Stations