Category: Elementary

The 2023 theme for Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” While women have made powerful contributions to history and the present day, their stories and  awards have gone largely unrecognized, in comparison to men’s. And as a result, it’s created a sizable group of little-known women’s history figures. To shine a […]

On March 14th, the first three digits of pi (π) become the date (3/14)! (Don’t know what pi represents? Read more about it here.) This fun holiday is a great, low-pressure opportunity to engage your students in math — a stressful subject for many students. High-pressure math environments are known for causing fear among students, […]

When it comes to your classroom, there are so many ways you can celebrate the love-filled holiday, Valentine’s Day, in your lessons! Embrace creativity with Valentine’s Day crafts that can also become bulletin boards. Engage your students with interactive V-Day activities that utilize technology. Or get festive with heart-shaped and -themed Valentine’s Day printables for […]

Each and every day throughout the school year is an opportunity to honor, celebrate, and incorporate Black history into school lessons. But during February, Black History Month is a dedicated time to teach and showcase the accomplishments, struggles, and impact of past and present Black communities, figures, and leaders.  As educators who help shape the […]

How do we know when winter ends and spring begins? Well, on February 2nd, a groundhog makes a guess! The tale goes that if a groundhog sees its shadow due to clear skies, then there will be six more weeks of winter. But if the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow due to overcast weather, then […]

Welcome to a new year. You may have noticed that TPT got a fresh new look. We’ve changed our name and our logo, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to you – the teachers. So welcome back to TPT, where educators thrive.  Below you’ll find engaging new year activities to get your […]

At the start of every new year, conversations often turn to one thing: goal-setting. If you’re looking for a fun, creative way to help your students set clear intentions, why not try a vision board? Vision boards are a powerful tool to help students visualize their academic and personal goals. The visuals on the board […]

After returning from holiday break, ring in the new year with some fun New Year’s activities for students. You can practice fine motor skills in elementary with crafts and coloring. You can promote a growth mindset among high school students through goal-setting activities. You can even differentiate with new year-themed reading passages! There are countless […]

Winter is coming, and with it, the excitement of hot cocoa and everything snow. With back-to-back breaks, celebrations, and in some places, snow days, it can be hard to find a balance between learning and fun in classrooms of every grade level. Not to mention the added challenge of finding time to prep your lessons, […]

Throughout history and today, Indigenous peoples have left and continue to leave their mark across every aspect of society, from climate justice to the arts. While it is important to discuss Indigenous history and identity throughout the school year, there is a timely opportunity to recognize Indigenous peoples and their contributions during Indigenous Peoples’ Month […]