Motivating Students
Ideas for motivating students and creating intrinsic and extrinsic incentives in your classroom.
Grades:
Elementary School
165 Funny Summer Jokes for Kids (Plus Free Slides)
Chill out with some laughs!
How To Teach Curiosity in the Classroom—And Why You Should
With 7 hands-on activities from the Van Andel Institute for Education.
Sponsored by Van Andel Institute for Education
2026 Summer Reading Programs: Kids Earn Free Books, Pizza, and More!
Encourage a love of books all summer long.
6 Ways To Teach Self-Direction in the Classroom
With free resources from the Van Andel Institute for Education.
15 Free Printable Thank-You Cards From Teachers to Students
Because students' good work and kind gestures deserve gratitude.
300 Cheesy Dad Jokes Kids Will Love (Plus Free Slides)
Spreading smiles one silly joke at a time.
Grades:
Elementary School
48 Creative Relay Race Ideas To Try
Fun, turn-taking, and sports all in one.
37 Super-Fun Activities for the Last Day of School
Cherish the remaining days!
100 Uplifting Graduation Songs To Inspire the Class of 2026
It's time to celebrate!
Free End-of-the-Year Quote Posters
Some of our very favorite education quotes.
10 Easy DIY End-of-Year Student Gifts (Free Printable Gift Tags)
Simple, heartfelt ways to say goodbye … for now!
60+ Best Field Day Games and Activities for All Ages and Abilities
Plus tips from PE experts.
