File Folder Activities

File Folder Activities

File folders are fun and engaging activities that are designed for a variety of purposes. The best part about these activities is that they are reusable. I am sure there are some days when making another craft or creating a small group lesson, just doesn’t seem...
Keeping Kids Active

Keeping Kids Active

As the last few weeks of school appropach our kids are just as antsy for summer break as the teachers! I am sure there are times when we will do anything for our students to sit or play quietly, so we can get grades and cleaning done. But as our anxiety and excitement...
Playing is Learning!

Playing is Learning!

“Preschool must be so easy. All you do is play, right?”  I can’t tell you how many times something similar to this phrase has been said to me. Every time it happens, it takes everything in me not to snap back!  Yes, we do play in preschool but there...
Who am I?

Who am I?

Hi Everyone! I am Cheyenne and I am really excited to join the Elementary Helper blog. I hope to give you an insight to life of a special education preschool teacher and any helpful materials or ideas for your class or student.  To start, I will give you a little...