Classroom Crafts

Maine Educator is always scouring the internet for innovative ideas to help spruce up your space or help you engage your students. Here are some of the latest finds!

History Classroom Lectern

Famous faces in history give students a constant visual of those who have made a difference when they’re front and center on this cleverly designed lectern. It’s easy to do... just print in black and white and tape away.

Lego Fractions

Chances are you have some Legos or know someone who has some spare Legos lying around. Parts of a whole were never made easier than with Legos. This highly visual activity is not only fun for students but is easy to understand when broken up into parts and colors.

Contraction Word Reveal

Learning contractions has never been easier. Students reveal the contraction from its original form with a carefully cut piece of paper.

Place Value Styrofoam Cups

With a few cups you can buy at any dollar store, take a marker and write numbers on each. Now, you have an easy tool your students can use to manipulate numbers.