Learning buddies activities

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…

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

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...

At my school we call them learning buddies but you might know them as reading buddies or big buddies/little buddies. Whatever you call them, some times it’s hard to think of activities to do with them. I often found myself planning things on the fly so I decided to compile a list of activities that […]

Kids will love this cooperative activity that builds teamwork, planning, communication, and fine motor skills.

STEM Activity for Kids: How to Make Straw Rockets (w/ Free Rocket Template)- Fun for a science lesson, outdoor play activity, or unit on space! ~ BuggyandBuddy.com

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 ...

Time filler games are a necessity in the classroom! Don’t you hate those awkward few minutes between activities we all have with our students? You know, when everyone’s packed up and just waiting for

With the holiday season and the first snow fall, comes lots of excitement in students. Having fun, hands on, educational winter activities available gives students an outlet for this excitement in a meaningful way. I love

This roll a monster game is the perfect activity for young children. Grab the free printable and make this monster game today!