3…2…1….HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! But wait, we’re still struggling to make it to winter break over here! How can we even BEGIN to think about trying to celebrate New Year’s? With my help of course! Get ready to relax your entire break because you’ll be so set with all the activities for when you go back! […]
How to Implement Hands On Learning During Guided Reading
Does your guided reading table need a fun refresh? When students come to the table for small group time, they know they’re in for some super exciting learning going on! This is a serious time where students can make exponential growth because the instruction is specifically tailored to their needs. However, learning serious skills doesn’t […]
How to Teach Growth Mindset
Social emotional learning skills help our students not only thrive in the classroom, but in their daily lives as well. These skills might not always be in the curriculum, but we absolutely have to spend time daily on these crucial abilities. Helping students have a growth mindset is one of the most important social and […]
The Ultimate Hands On Guide to Teaching First Grade Place Value
Place value is ultimately the basis of our entire number system. It is an extremely crucial skill that builds the foundation for other core math concepts. For students, it’s a key math ability that helps develop a true sense of numbers. Number sense must be established before learning more complex skills. Since it’s SO important […]
How to Avoid Teacher Burnout
Teacher burnout is real and sometimes it’s hard to avoid it. Even more now than ever, it seems there’s less and less reasons to stay committed. However, as educators, it’s just as hard to walk away from such an important profession that we’re so passionate about. So how do we stay balanced and avoid teacher […]
How to Teach Small Moment Writing
Teaching about small moments can greatly improve students’ writing. You may be asking what is a “small moment” and how does it relate to writing? Small moment stories are when authors write about important events from their lives. When it comes to personal narrative writing, it helps students to pivot making a list of things […]
10 Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
It’s almost that time…. Parent-teacher conferences! Cue the stress and anxiety. But wait… it doesn’t have to be stressful! Below you’ll read 10 must know tips to help you totally rock EVERY SINGLE conference. Prep ALL the Things Tip number one is one to help keep things running smoothly. Make sure you have everything printed, […]
15 Socially Distanced Must Know Team Building Activities
Team building is such a fun way to get your class acquainted with each other, while learning to work together. Incorporating these types of activities can enhance your classroom community for the entire YEAR! There are SO many important skills wrapped into team building such as collaboration, effective communication, and learning how to respect one […]
How to Successfully Setup Centers
Center time is designed to be a sacred time in the classroom. It is a time where students can have productive struggle time, learn with differentiated materials, and probably my favorite reason… a time where YOU can be in small group settings to facilitate more individualized learning with students. This time can either be a […]
How to Get Started with Writer’s Workshop
When you close your eyes and envision your ideal classroom… What does it look and sound like during your writing block? Now think about what you actually see on a daily basis with your students. When you visualize your classroom full of writers, is it what you envisioned? What if I told you that you […]
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