Buddy class activities elementary

Have you ever considered starting a buddy program? I did and I loved it! Older students act as mentors to younger students and both groups g...

Buddy classes in school are when two classes from different grade levels, usually a higher and lower grade, are paired together. There are many benefits of buddy classes!

Take a minute to pick up this cute Back to School ... Getting to Know Me game.

This year, my Grade 4's are Big Buddies to a Grade 1/2 class. We try to meet every couple weeks, usually on Friday afternoons. We do the "traditional" Buddy meeting where we read to the "Littles" and vice versa, however, we are trying to mix it up with some S.T.E.M Challenges. If you are unfamiliar with the term, S.T.E.M stands for: S - Science T - Technology E - Engineering M - Mathematics More recently, the acronym has been changed to S.T.E.A.M. in which the "A" refers to art. Kids use a…

Cooperative art activities for kids are perfect for getting kids to work together while also targeting visual motor and fine motor skills.

Stem Snowman Teamwork Challenge - Build the tallest snowman before the time runs out. First grade students learn about teamwork after reading a story about building a snowman. #stem #science #firstgrade

Last week we got together with our big buddies to share a StoryWalk and share a math activity. We met in the gym and the StoryWalk ...

20 Activities To Do With Reading Buddies or Big/Little Buddy Time. There are some low prep activities and some that require time or prepping but all of the activities provide a great learning experience for learning buddies.

The start of the school year is the most critical time to help build positive relationships in your classroom. That's why I'm always seeking new and fun ways to incorporate "getting to know you" activities for the back to school season. This is the best time to help all students feel part of the cla