Are you looking to set some goals this New Year’s with your students? You’ve come to the right place! In this post I’ll share why this is such an important thing to do with your class, some awesome activities, and of course- great resources. And don’t miss out on the magnificent word of the year […]
5 Quick Tips to Make it to Winter Break
Is it just me or does the time between Thanksgiving and Winter break feel like the last lap in Mario Kart when everything is insane and the music is playing really fast?! It can’t just be me. The month of December brings on A LOT of emotions for both teachers and students. In this quick […]
Celebrating a Cultural Responsive Thanksgiving in the Classroom
Do you find yourself a bit anxious when it comes to approaching certain holidays in the classroom? It might be tough to know exactly how to navigate discussions in a culturally responsive way, specifically when it comes to Thanksgiving. In this post, we’ll talk about the importance of not shying away from these discussions or […]
The Ultimate November Writing Craft
Are you looking for a super fun way to get in some meaningful writing this month? Well I’ve got the perfect writing craft for you and your students! Read on to find out the ultimate turkey themed activity you won’t want to miss out on this November. It Starts With A Book Any good writing […]
Easy Creative Writing Prompts for November
Thanksgiving can be a short, yet chaotic month! The days are FULL of things to do, but you may be working against ansty kiddos ready for tons of food and a break from schoolwork! So how do we keep students engaged, learning, and practicing skills during this time in the classroom? We use a magic […]
Structuring Reading Groups with the Science of Reading
Science of Reading has come onto the scene of education like a wrecking ball! I’ll be honest too that I was hesitant to jump on the bandwagon before I realized it was a necessary train to be on. After spending a TON of time researching and helping my own son learn to read, I know […]
Easy Tips and Tricks When Planning for Substitute Teacher
Let’s be honest… having to get a substitute teacher is NOT fun. Raise your hand if you’ve gone into work sick as a dog rather than having to write sub plans? I know I’m guilty. I’ve used all the phrases, “but my kids can’t handle it.” or “It’s so much work I’d rather just go […]
10 Frightfully Engaging Ways to Celebrate Halloween in your Classroom
Halloween in the classroom can get SCARY! However, we want it to be in a frightfully fun way, not a chaotic horror movie way. We’ve made it to October and that’s something to celebrate. Let’s keep up the fun filled days where kids forget their learning. I want to share some engaging activities that will […]
Utilizing Centers with the Science of Reading
Science of Reading has taken over all things literacy in the classroom. Some of you may be asking, can I still conduct centers with the Science of Reading? The answer is YES! In this post we’ll discuss all about utilizing centers that are aligned to the science of reading. Not only are they aligned, they […]
Easy Tips for Your First Day with Centers
Are you ready to have a flawless first day with centers? It’s possible! Do you want a classroom full of students who are on task, focused, and learning during center time? It all comes down to the way you start your centers from day one. While that may sound a little scary and overwhelming, I […]
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