Day: June 25, 2026

June is a different kind of teaching. Schedules change constantly, students are excited for summer, and attention spans are much shorter than they were earlier in the year. This is usually when I lean even more into hands-on learning.   Honestly, it just works better in June. Students are usually more engaged when they are doing something instead of sitting for long periods of time. Simple centres, games, movement activities, and building tasks tend to hold their attention much longer than worksheets or longer written activities. I also find hands-on learning helps support a wider range of learners. Some students are happy to speak, some prefer drawing or building, and some just need movement to stay focused. Giving students different ways to participate makes a big difference this time of year.   One of the biggest reasons I keep using hands-on activities in June is because the routines are already…