During all the winter holidays over the span of three months, it can be hard to fit in teaching new concepts such as poetry. However, it doesn't have to be! With this cinquain activity, it can easily be done! One thing I always did was

One thing that has always been synonymous with December and the holiday season for me, is writing. Think about it. As kids, we write letters to Santa asking for a new Barbie, toy car, or whatever else. Then as we get older the act of

The winter season is CRAZY between all the holidays. The classroom would not be complete without winter centers! Your students are just as antsy as you to have winter break and it can challenging to keep them engaged. Before springtime hits

December has many great holidays, but it's good to remember that not every student celebrates! If you are looking for tons of winter ideas instead, I have you covered there as well! Morning routines honestly go out the window during the

Disclosure: Links to items mentioned in this post are Amazon affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase on Amazon after clicking on a link/photo, I get a reimbursement. One of the biggest tips about celebrating holidays and the

If you are looking for interactive, fun, but still educational, ways to incorporate the holidays in your classroom? My December ELA and Math Centers are a fun way to practice many concepts. These centers were created for second