The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

candy valentine hearts

January 26, 2016
by Evan-Moor
1 Comment

Valentine’s Day Classroom Activities

While the origins of Valentine’s Day are murky, historians trace the exchange of Valentine cards and other greetings to the Middle Ages. Keep the tradition alive with these free Evan-Moor templates for Valentine cards, plus heart-themed activities for your students … Continue reading

January 22, 2016
by Evan-Moor
0 comments

7 Fabulous Ways That TeacherFileBox Can Elevate Your Homeschooling

Quality Lessons and Activities – Nothing beats quality, and Evan-Moor’s standard for quality lessons is like no one else. To me, a quality activity gets kids interested in meaningful learning, rather than boring worksheets that squash kids’ natural curiosity. Evan-Moor … Continue reading

January 13, 2016
by Evan-Moor
4 Comments

Hundreds of Ways to Celebrate the 100 Days of School: Ideas for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Reaching the 100th day of school is a reason to celebrate and provides a springboard for learning! This blog features more than 100 ideas through printable lessons, blog links, and favorite Pinterest boards. Evan-Moor printable activities for the 100 days … Continue reading

January 7, 2016
by Evan-Moor
1 Comment

He Changed America by Talking: Classroom Activities to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

As we celebrate a national holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., how do you help your students or children appreciate his life’s work and legacy? These Evan-Moor lesson ideas provide some insight into Dr. King’s poignant teachings, which … Continue reading