The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

January 11, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Personalize Reading Instruction with TeacherFileBox Printables

As every teacher knows, reading in the elementary grades is one of the most important skills taught. Because it affects all other academic achievement, a good deal of classroom resources are devoted to reading instruction and support. As a second … Continue reading

December 12, 2022
by Heather Foudy
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Ramadan Kindness Activities for Kids

Learn about Ramadan in your classroom with activities that focus on kindness. Ramadan is a festive time in Islam and is celebrated for a month. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and starts in early spring. During … Continue reading

December 1, 2022
by Heather Foudy
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Discover the Magic of Las Posadas Traditions

For many children in Mexico and other Latin American countries, celebrating Las Posadas is a large part of their Navidad (Christmas) traditions. As it gets closer to Navidad, many families in cities, towns, and ranches host these small parties for … Continue reading

November 10, 2022
by Heather Foudy
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Lunar New Year Activities for Kids

Learn about the Lunar New Year in your classroom and provide students with an opportunity to share their unique traditions with these free printables! The Lunar New Year’s Festival is a very important celebration in many countries all over the … Continue reading

October 7, 2022
by Heather Foudy
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Celebrate Diwali in Your Classroom with Rangoli Art

Incorporate Rangoli art into your fall activities and teach your students about Diwali! This holiday is celebrated by over a billion people worldwide and is an important festival observed by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs each year in either October or … Continue reading

September 26, 2022
by Evan-Moor
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Stories and Activities to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with activities that highlight the traditions and stories of Indigenous cultures. Berkeley was the first city to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 1992, but it wasn’t until 2021 that President Joe Biden declared a day in … Continue reading

September 14, 2022
by Evan-Moor
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Five Strategies to Improve Close Reading of Paired Texts: Informational and Literary

Close reading is an important skill for students to learn in school and was designed to build strong reading habits in children that they will need in higher education and future careers. It requires students to really focus on what … Continue reading

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