I absolutely LOVE Pinterest. It’s one of my favorite productive diversions. Here are some cool elementary education ideas I’ve seen recently…

Awesome way to help kids practice tying shoes! (source)

Ticket Out the Door! Have students write their answer to a given problem as they leave the classroom each day. Motivational, and a good way to check who did it and who did not. (source)

Turn in basket sheet reminds students what’s required before they turn it in, and students can’t “peek” at papers turned in before theirs. (source)

Last 20 days of school, each balloon has a special activity. Everyday you pop one balloon to find out what it is! (For example, sit wherever you want for the day. (source)