If December classroom management feels harder than any other month of the school year, you’re definitely not alone. By the time December arrives, routines have become a little relaxed, students are counting down to winter break, holiday excitement is everywhere, and attention spans seem to disappear overnight. Meanwhile, teachers are trying to squeeze in assessments, […]
How to Survive December as an Elementary Teacher
If you’ve ever looked at the calendar on December 1st and thought, “How am I supposed to make it all the way to winter break?”, I get it. December is magical. But it’s also…a lot. And if you’re looking for a December teacher survival guide, consider this your permission slip to make things a little […]
The Best Week Before Winter Break Activities
The week before winter break doesn’t have to feel like survival mode. If you’ve taught elementary school for even one year, you know exactly what that mode feels like. Students are excited. Schedules are different. Assemblies pop up out of nowhere. More than half your class is talking about presents instead of paying attention. It’s […]
How to Survive the Weeks Between Thanksgiving and Winter Break
If you’ve ever looked at your calendar the Monday after Thanksgiving and thought… “How am I going to make it until winter break?”, …I’m right there with you! In my opinion, the weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break are some of the hardest weeks of the entire school year. Students are excited. Holiday events start filling […]
Parent Teacher Conference Forms That Save Me Hours
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years in the classroom, it’s this: Parent-teacher conferences don’t have to feel stressful. In fact, most conference stress doesn’t happen during the meeting itself. It happens before it ever begins. But it can all be transformed with simple parent teacher conference forms! Let’s be honest- what’s the most […]
The Best October Read Alouds & Activities for K-2
There is something special about October in the primary classroom. The excitement is everywhere. Students are thinking about pumpkins, costumes, changing leaves, and all things spooky. However, as teachers, we know that October can also bring a little extra energy into the classroom. That is exactly why I love using October read alouds to channel […]
5 Classroom Procedures Every Teacher Should Reteach in October
By October, most teachers notice the same thing: it’s time to reteach classroom procedures. The honeymoon phase is over. Students are comfortable. Which is a good and challenging thing at the same time. Procedures that worked beautifully in August suddenly seem forgotten. The constant blurting, unfinished work, wandering around the room, and transition struggles start […]
The Simple Classroom Dismissal Routine That Ends The Chaos
If you’ve ever felt like your classroom dismissal routine is the most chaotic part of your school day, you’re not alone. Backpacks are scattered around the room. Someone forgot their folder. A student can’t remember how they get home. Another is still working on an assignment. Meanwhile, you’re trying to make sure every child gets […]
The Daily Visual Schedule That Transformed My Class
A daily visual schedule for the classroom eliminates answering the same question 47 times a day… “What are we doing next?” “When is lunch?” “Is it recess time yet?” “Do we have library today?” Sounds too good to be true but it’s not! I used to spend so much time repeating our daily schedule and […]
The Only K-2 Math Centers You’ll Need All Year
When it comes to math centers for kindergarten and first grade, it can feel like a never-ending cycle of printing, cutting, explaining, and cleaning up. You’re not alone. Every year, I would spend hours creating new math center activities only to hear the same questions: “What do I do?” “I forgot how to play.” “Can […]
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