The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

May 2, 2022
by Evan-Moor
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What Parents Need to Know About the Science of Reading

Parents almost universally recognize the importance of learning to read, seeing it as a key link to success in school and a vital way for children to develop their full potential, both academically and personally. Schools understand this, too, spending … Continue reading

April 4, 2022
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Real-World Writing Activities for Reluctant Writers

Writing is one of the skills that we use every day, but that concept may be hard to grasp for young children. What better way to demonstrate the many uses of writing in the real world than to immerse kids … Continue reading

March 28, 2022
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Support Academic Growth by Building Kids’ Self-Regulation and Executive Functioning Skills

When most of us think about learning, our minds go to reading, writing, and math. Building these key academic areas relies heavily on two sets of underlying skills: children’s self-regulation and executive functioning abilities. Self-regulation refers to ways children – … Continue reading

October 18, 2021
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Free Elephant Learning Activities for Kids

Did you know that elephants are the world’s largest land animals? Or that you can differentiate between species of elephants by looking at their ears? Unfortunately, around 90 percent of African elephants have been wiped out in the last century … Continue reading

November 30, 2020
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20 Ideas for a New Year’s Time Capsule

  Starting the new year usually involves a little anxiety for students and teachers – getting back into the routine of school days, looking ahead to the busy spring, etc. This year is even more different, with students out of … Continue reading

November 23, 2020
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3D Reindeer Arts and Crafts for the Holiday

  Put a twist on your traditional holiday crafts by making three-dimensional reindeer crafts that are perfect for decorating the classroom or your home! These crafts are easy for online distance learning or at-home activities, making them perfect for this … Continue reading

October 14, 2020
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How to Celebrate Halloween at Home

This year’s Halloween is going to be very different from traditional trick-or-treating, candy, and costumes. Even though children can’t go out and celebrate with friends, there are plenty of fun activities and traditions you can still host at home! Keep … Continue reading