The Word Wall was one of the most used resources and interactive decorations in my classroom! Using the classroom word wall was very important when I taught Kindergarten and First Grade and so was teaching the kids how to use…

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love it for 3 reasons, it is the beginning of the fall and winter holiday season, you can get insanely creative, and who doesn’t love some good wholesome spookiness! Halloween is very…

Growing up my parents always enjoyed watching nature documentaries with my siblings and me. I don’t remember watching the annual Discovery Channel Shark Week with them but I am sure we did. Fast forward to my early days as an…

Independence Day, The 4th of July, is The biggest Summer Holiday in America. Fireworks, flags, and American pride all come to my mind when I think of this holiday. All of the activities in this 4th of July Busy Box…

Preschool- that time before the true intense school learning begins for most kids. This time should be mostly about learning through play. Kids will be discovering some of the expectations that will eventually come with being in school. One of…

When I was young every spring my school would host an amazing fundraising carnival. It was something I looked forward to every year. Something was always so magical about the games, rides, candy, and prizes. Part of the fun was…

Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets are great teaching tools. If your kiddos have an interest in any of these things- this is the busy box for you. Rocket Ships, Astronauts, and Aliens can be fun to learn and play. Getting…

The vacation season is coming! It can be fun to think about warm weather, traveling, and summer fun activities. One of my family’s summer rituals always includes some time at the BEACH! These Beach Busy Box Learning Activities are all…