That last day before the holiday break can be a doozy if you're not careful. For me, I like to make it manageable for me and fun for my kids. Stress-Free Holiday Stations are just the ticket. I've compiled my favorite games and activities to share with you so you can enjoy a Stress-Free day, too. (Please note: most of these pictures were take before COVID was an issue. I have given you some suggestions to adapt them if you are still face-to-face this year so that you can still utilize ... VIEW POST
Stress-Free Holiday Station Activities
Stress-Free Thanksgiving Activities
I'm all about the stress-free part of teaching, and with the holidays, comes the crazies. So making the days before a little less stressful without sacrificing fun is KEY. Thanksgiving activities are included in this mix. So I thought I would share a little bit of what I like to do in my own class the day before the break to keep things engaging but manageable. STATIONS MAKE IT EASY PEASY Much like Halloween, I like to make the most of the day by setting up some super easy, ... VIEW POST
Stress-Free Valentine’s Day Fun Stations
After posting about my Stress-free Halloween Fun Stations, I had a bunch of requests for similar posts for other holidays . . . including Valentine's Day. I know a bunch of teacher friends dislike these days and planning a 'party' is beyond stressful with everything else we do, so I make my parties as simple as possible by filling time with simple, stress-free fun stations. I know that there are many teachers that have the benefit of a 'class parent' to plan these things, but I don't so this ... VIEW POST
