The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

October 22, 2014
by Evan-Moor
2 Comments

Educational Halloween Activities and Fun Classroom Ideas

From candy science to thinking skills to pumpkin poems, these free Halloween activities will help to keep students engaged and learning amidst the Halloween excitement and festivities on October 31! Free Downloadable Halloween-Themed Lessons Try these Evan-Moor Halloween-inspired activities that … Continue reading

October 7, 2014
by Evan-Moor
1 Comment

How Watching Football with Your Child Can Be Educational

Did you know that watching football with your child can be an opportunity to practice math, geography, and writing skills? Watching sports on TV was a tradition in both my and my husband’s childhood that we continue with our own … Continue reading

October 1, 2014
by Evan-Moor
0 comments

Anti-Bullying Classroom Activities for National Bullying Prevention Month

When teachers or students hear the word October, the first thing that comes to mind is Halloween. Yet this month is more than Halloween! In 2006, October was designated as the National Bullying Prevention Month. What more important topic could … Continue reading