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This free Martin Luther King Jr. Color By Number printable is a great way to educate your kids about this historical figure while sparking their interest in U.S. History. The 3rd Monday of January marks the annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. This is a day dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. King and his fight for civil rights and racial justice during the 1950s and 1960s. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life was incredibly influential, inspiring countless people around the world with his passion for peace, equality, and human dignity. His words still...

I’m so excited to share these free winter play dough mats with you! They can help elementary students learn nature study observation skills through hands-on play. You might think play-based learning is mostly for the preschool crowd, but there are still plenty of benefits of playing in the elementary years. In fact, learning through play is actually more important than you might imagine. It offers a low-pressure invitation for children to explore, create, and assimilate information. Creating and assimilating are higher-order thinking skills that make great independent thinkers. This post contains affiliate links. Why use nature play dough mats? These...

If you want to get rid of debt once and for all, the debt snowball repayment plan might be your golden ticket. The Debt Snowball method is a financial tool to explore if you carry debt and are motivated to pay it off. Years ago, we were faced with paying off debt or investing money, and we chose debt. Although we invested some money into our TFSA and RRSP, paying our mortgage was a priority. Related: How we paid our mortgage off in five years We received some slack for that from readers, although not a day goes by that...

Get inspired by our list of 20 creative handmade Valentine's decor ideas that will bring some fun and creativity to your home this Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air with all of these DIY Valentine's Day decorations. Let's celebrate the holiday with fun and beautiful handmade crafts for the home. More Valentine's Day Idea Posts: Idea posts are a great way to get a lot of ideas about a single topic in one place, and we love doing the research for you. We have lots of helpful idea posts for you here at The Crafty Blog Stalker. Like 20...

Are you looking to refresh your students reading skills for the second half of the school year? Everyone talks about the summer slump, but the winter break slump is real too! Here are five easy ways to incorporate reading comprehension practice with reading passages into your routine to help get your students back on track. 1. Independent Reading Skill Review Briefly go over the skill(s) you need to cover as a group. I love watching BrainPop videos on the skill for a quick refresher. You can also complete a quick anchor chart together! Assign the skill for students to work...