Monthly Archive
[Source: LMN Tree via Classroom Freebies] Literacy activities help students become better readers and writers. Activities can target specific skills such as building vocabulary, decoding words, improving grammar and writing skill, and activities to  improve fluency. When literacy activities are used with…...
[Source: Toddler Approved] Back to School Basics posts review simple skills for preschoolers and pre-k students. Today I am sharing this simple word family and color slam game. We typically try and come up with games or activities that can work for both my son (entering pre-k…...
[Source: Teach Thought] Team-building activities are great–especially for the first day of school or early in the school year, Not only can they help establish routines, tone, and expectations, they’re also fun, and can help learners feel comfortable. Though many older students…...
[Source: A Teachable Teacher] Is there anything quite like the first day of school? The excitement and nerves about the new year are indescribable. I never start the year without a stack of first day of school books to help me through…...
August 10, 2022
[Source: Natalie Snyders SLP] Today, I’d like to show you how I prepare for the beginning of every school year. Now, I am usually a firm believer in leaving work AT work, and making sure to set reasonable boundaries and limits for…...
August 10, 2022
[Source: TLC Kids Therapy] Written by Jessica Hardy, BA, COTA As we all know, the 2020-2021 school year went a bit differently than expected! Students were suddenly learning in a new setting, with a new format, and without the supports they are…...
[Source: NurseJournal.org] Whether you’re a seasoned school nurse or it’s your first year, these tips can help make the year run more smoothly.  School nurses promote the well-being of students and help them begin lifelong habits that support optimal health and wellness.…...
August 10, 2022
[Source: Living Montessori Now] I always loved circle time with preschoolers, and I’ve been having a wonderful time sharing fun songs with my now-9-month-old grandbaby. So this school year, I want to publish a series of free songs and rhymes for circle…...
[Source: Pink Oatmeal] The school year is upon us!  It’s a busy time with lots of new friends and routines.  Physical activity and motor planning skills are still a must even in the first few weeks of school.  Combining movement and learning…...
[Source: Science Daily] Inactivity, diets high in sugar and salt, and excess weight account for nine in ten cases of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, according to a consensus paper by heart health experts published today in European Heart Journal,…...