Build a sense of community in your classroom with culturally responsive teaching units. This teaching approach helps to connect students’ cultures and life experiences with what they are learning in school. Some studies have shown that students’ ability to learn … Continue reading →

Writing is such an important skill that begins with developing good sentences and paragraphs. As a classroom teacher, it can be challenging to find writing activities that fit the needs of your students’ diverse abilities. With everyone writing at different … Continue reading →

Help your students learn real-world math skills with this selection of financial literacy printables from Evan-Moor’s TeacherFileBox. The financial literacy activities below are a great addition to your April lessons and help to highlight the importance of Financial Literacy Awareness … Continue reading →

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 →

Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that is celebrated by many African Americans from December 26 through January 1. It was first introduced by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a ritual to welcome the first harvests to the home. He … Continue reading →

Colorful and fun activity books give kids a screen-free alternative that is entertaining and educational! These top workbooks for children are great solutions to keep kids practicing educational skills while having fun with hands-on projects, brain teasers, crossword puzzles, creative … Continue reading →