The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

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 1, 2020
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Spooky Spider Web STEM Challenge and Fun Halloween Activities for Home

If you’re looking for a seasonal activity that isn’t as messy as pumpkin carving, check out this fun spider web craft that doubles as a STEM lesson! Keep reading for detailed instructions on how to do this spooky STEM challenge … Continue reading

September 30, 2020
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TeacherFileBox Search Tips

Have you taken a peek inside TeacherFileBox yet? It’s a must-have for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents schooling at home! TeacherFileBox is a robust collection of over 16,000 lessons from 600+ Evan-Moor titles. Wow, right? You can access full curriculum options … Continue reading

September 21, 2020
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See It, Say It, Write It! A Guide to Learning Math Facts

Learning multiplication facts for primary students can be fast and fun when all the senses are involved. “See It, Say It, Write It” ensures students will be able to easily memorize these facts for life! This quick-paced, energetic system works … Continue reading

August 31, 2020
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Main Idea and Details and Tips to Teach It

Identifying the main idea of a text is the first step in learning to summarize important information. In addition to being one of the most important reading comprehension skills, it is also one of the most difficult to teach and … Continue reading

August 18, 2020
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Why Reading Nonfiction Is Important and How to Teach It – Free Reading Comprehension Lessons

Reading nonfiction makes up the majority of the reading curriculum, from kindergarten all the way through high school. Students’ classes outside of English, such as science, history, or math, use primarily nonfiction texts to teach content, making nonfiction reading an … Continue reading

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