Now that the holiday season has passed, it's time to switch gears. And since this is not always easy, here are some fun but educational activities to get your students back in learning mode.
From Kids Taking Action: Reading Comprehension Grades 3-4
Students will improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills while reading short, high-interest passages and responding to critical-thinking questions. This book includes eleven 6-page units about “everyday” young people having a positive influence in their families and communities. [more]
80 pages
From Activities for Unusual Holidays: Celebrating 38 Special Days in 38 Different Ways (Gr. 4–5)
The activities in this book are low prep and rarely require more than everyday school supplies. Each day has an information page and an activity page for students to complete. Background information for each holiday is included so that teachers won't have to do any additional research. The activities develop [more]
4th - 5th Grades
80 pages
From Change Your Mindset: Growth Mindset Activities for the Classroom (Gr. 1–2)
Research has shown that students are more likely to succeed once they take on a growth mindset and understand that they can get better at anything with time and effort. Students with growth mindsets see mistakes as learning opportunities, welcome challenges, and persevere with effort. <br/><br/>Teaching about growth mindset and [more]
1st - 2nd Grades
80 pages
From Change Your Mindset: Growth Mindset Activities for the Classroom (Gr. 3-4)
Research has shown that students are more likely to succeed once they take on a growth mindset and understand that they can get better at anything with time and effort. Students with growth mindsets see mistakes as learning opportunities, welcome challenges, and persevere with effort. <br/><br/>Teaching about growth mindset and [more]
3rd - 4th Grades
80 pages
From Practice Makes Perfect: Cursive Writing
Both teachers and parents appreciate how effectively this series helps students master skills with activities that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead. <br/><br/>Targeted skills included are: creating lines and loops, correctly forming cursive uppercase and lowercase letters; focusing on pencil grip [more]
3rd and up
48 pages
From Watch Me Learn: Cursive Writing Practice
This cursive writing practice book effectively helps students master a variety of handwriting skills needed for success in school. It provides skill-building activities and practice pages that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead. 80 pages. [more]
80 pages
