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 Activities 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, even though these are very Christmas-y activities, I actually teach my students about many other holidays celebrated in our country during this time of year, and I also survey ... 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. Que the Stress-Free Thanksgiving Activities to make your teacher life a bit less crazy. STATIONS MAKE IT EASY PEASY Much like ... VIEW POST
Stress-Free Valentine’s Day Activities
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 these ... VIEW POST