The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

January 4, 2022
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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

December 15, 2021
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Celebrating Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos)

Día de los Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day, is celebrated on January 6th every year. This holiday, also known as Epiphany, is widely celebrated in Latin American and Hispanic households. What is Día de los Reyes Magos about? This … 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

September 24, 2021
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Fifteen Ways to Incorporate SEL into Your Busy School Day: Free SEL Printables

Social and emotional learning carries a powerful boost of success. Children who benefit from SEL instruction are not only better equipped to manage stress and obstacles as an adult, they also have increased academic and relationship outcomes (Durlak et al., … Continue reading

September 3, 2021
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Top Writing Tips for Grades 4–6

Help students enjoy writing with clear lessons and activities that simplify the writing process. As a writing tutor for university students, I see a lot of common mistakes that originate in early writing instruction. Grades 4–6 is an important time … Continue reading

August 10, 2021
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Free Lesson Checklist Bookmarks to Improve Students’ Focus and Motivation

Help children stay focused and motivated lesson checklist bookmarks! Evan-Moor’s free customizable bookmarks are a great way to help children stay-on-track with independent activities. Help children stay on task and find their places easily with bookmarks created just for them! … Continue reading

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