independent brain bins for the classroom
What are independent brain bins? Brain bins are what I like to call morning tubs! These little bins are filled with STEM materials and toys that…
critical thinking
Individual Lego Bins for the classroom
As an elementary teacher, play-based learning that promotes critical thinking and creativity is SO important! In my classroom, our mornings always start with morning tubs, or…
Indoor Recess Ideas for Social Distancing
Finding fun and safe things for students to do during indoor recess has always been a challenge. Then, 2020 took it to a whole new level….
Brain Bins Promote Creativity and Essential Skills
Brain bins are what I call morning tubs in my first-grade classroom. They include open-ended materials that my students use to explore, create, build, and- dare…
7 Games for Critical Thinking that Add Play to Your Day
Let’s talk about the importance of PLAY and games in our classrooms today. Do you agree with the following? Learning should be fun. Learning should be…
How Visual Perceptual Skills Relate to Reading
Today, we’re talking all about visual perceptual skills. I’ll share some of these visual perceptual skills with you, give examples, and explain how they can contribute or…