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March is right around the corner, and that means National Reading Month is almost here! Are you ready? Not to worry: VAI Education’s Celebrating National Reading Month Timely Topic for grades K-8 has you covered with four free 15-minute activities that celebrate reading. You can do one lesson or pick and choose—the choice is yours! And don’t worry […]
Art activities for kindergartners help kids learn about the world around them! Exploring colors, textures, shapes, and contrasts opens their eyes to details big and small. Kindergarten art projects allow kids to work on their hand-eye coordination through cutting and tracing, or teach about primary colors and color mixing. Our big list of kindergarten art
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Every teacher knows a student or two who absolutely loves all things outer space. These free space coloring pages are perfect for a brain break or special activity. Grab them when you fill out the form on this page. Here’s what you’ll receive when you download our space coloring page bundle: A dog and chicken
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Valarie Rapp is an Ohio middle school teacher who has taught social studies for 21 years. She knows it can be hard to teach complex subjects to middle schoolers, so she’s looking for a program that is both aligned to standards and helps her students build aha moments. History Alive! The Ancient World is a
Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year, full of blooming flowers, singing birds, and longer days. But there are many more fascinating facts about spring than warmer weather! These facts about spring will help kids (and even adults!) learn about the wonders of this vibrant season. If you’re a teacher searching
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My former coworkers and I always aimed to make our custodian’s job as easy as possible. A clean floor was a top priority, but finding time to sweep while keeping the focus on learning was a challenge. Enter Courtney Olson, a 1st grade teacher with a unique and effective solution. Her “Mystery Trash” hack keeps
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Regardless of your artistic abilities, you can still help your students improve their own artistry thanks to directed drawing activities. These activities walk you through the process step-by-step so anyone can create their very own masterpiece. Teachers often lead the session by drawing on the whiteboard or chart paper while students follow along. Here are
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Why did it take me so many years to try ice cream in a bag? This is such a quick and easy experiment, and students will love it. The setup takes no time at all. You likely have most of the ingredients on hand but may need to pick up rock salt (ice cream salt)
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Dear We Are Teachers, One of our elementary APs seems proud of her mean reputation. At lunch last week, the cafeteria full of 3rd-to-5th graders were being particularly rowdy. She got on the bullhorn and yelled so loud it hurt my ears, then proceeded to say, “I know you think I’m mean, and I don’t
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National Read Across America Week starts on March 2, 2025. The week is a nationwide effort to celebrate reading and reinforce the importance of reading with a focus on young children. It’s within National Reading Month in March, so it’s a great time to reinforce reading across the school day. Check out these Read Across America
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