Hanging Around in Primary

Are you ready for some new math games? This post rounds up activities you can use tomorrow without downloading anything or finding any special materials - just manipulatives you already have in the classroom. Each linked post has 2 free activities to try. Read about it here:

Hands-On Math Activities for Primary Students: Easy & Engaging Ideas Hands-on math activities for primary students that build number sense, boost engagement, and make learning fun and effective.

If you are anything like me, you are always looking for classroom hacks and time savers. I share 10 of my favourite in this post with an extra 5 to download at the end. Read all about them here:

15 Strategies to Effectively Manage Simple Tasks in Your Classroom Managing your classroom space is key. Check out 15 strategies to effectively manage simple tasks in the classroom that will help save your sanity!

I know we are a few weeks from Easter, but it's never too early to prep! Check out this blog post where I share a freebie that works for any elementary grade and for math or language.

A Quick and Easy Classroom Easter Egg Hunt The days in the classroom leading up to Easter are exciting, like any other holiday.  The children in my class are counting down the days u...

💬 Comment ‘break’ for a link The first day back after a break can be a challenge! Everyone wants to talk about what they did during the break. Channel that excitement with “find a friend” a chance to mingle and talk about the break. Grab this freebie to use tomorrow. Comment ‘break’ for a link. You’ll be directed to sign up for my email list. I promise you won’t be spammed with emails!

Time to think about the 100th day of school! Check out these blog posts filled with ideas to get you started. I am linking the first one, and you can find a link to the second at the end of the post. Happy reading, and I hope you find some inspiration there! https://www.hangingaroundinprimary.com/2017/02/celebrating-100th-day-of-school.html

Keep your early finishers busy with thoughtful math tasks. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hands-On-Math-Activities-Early-Finisher-Math-Bins-Morning-Tubs-for-1st-Grade-4175347

Let me help you out next week with an easy-to-use New Year's Resolution resource that is perfect for your young learners and makes a great January bulletin board display. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/New-Years-2026-Activities-Resolution-Flip-Book-Bulletin-Board-Display-2241811

Merry Christmas Eve. It’s never complete without homemade trifle!

First candy cane coffee with a few extra tasty add-ins of the season!

Make your January self happy by prepping an activity for the first week back. In this blog post, I share a New Year's resolution activity that is perfect for young children.

Helping Students Make New Year’s Resolutions That Actually Mean Something Help your students set meaningful New Year's resolutions with a fun flip book and bulletin board activity that supports goal-setting in January.