Who doesn’t need a new addition game to change things up a little?! I wanted to share this FUN and free card game that is perfect for first and second-grade students practicing their addition skills.   The game is called 31 and all you need to play is a deck of cards and some cubes […]

I love playing, “Would You Rather?” in the classroom at many different times throughout the year! At the beginning of the year, it’s such a fun ice-breaker as students giggle and answer the goofy, kid-friendly questions.   I compiled a little video sharing some of the ways and times I play this game in my […]

At the beginning of the year, I like to have my students begin working together right away! The sooner they learn to cooperate and learn that we are all going to be a team this year, the better! During that first week of school, something I like to use is cooperative puzzles. This easy-to-prep activity […]

Do you use morning meeting in your classroom?! I have some quick and fun games that you can take and play right away with your students! First, if you don’t use morning meeting, you should really think about it. It is such a great time to come together as a community and for everyone to take […]