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Why I Don’t Dig Into Curriculum for the First Few Weeks of School

Why I Don’t Dig Into Curriculum for the First Few Weeks of School

The first few weeks of school are crucial for SO many reasons. There are a lot of important things that need to happen starting the moment you meet students. Do you know what’s not a top priority though? Curriculum. Are you shocked? In this post, you will learn about why I hold off on curriculum and what I do instead. … Read More

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Why Meet the Teacher Stations are a MUST

Why Meet the Teacher Stations are a MUST

Have you ever tried stations for meet the teacher before? They have quickly become my absolute FAVORITE way to spend open house while meeting students for the first time. By implementing engaging and fun stations for your meet the teacher night, it takes away ALL the stress. You may be thinking… yeah right, there’s no way. But I promise after… Read More

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10 Tips To Thrive As A First Year Teacher

10 Tips To Thrive As A First Year Teacher

What first year teacher doesn’t need awesome tips to not just survive, but THRIVE this crucial school year? I value amazing hacks and tricks that will help lessen my stress over any cute classroom decor you give me and I want to share everything with you! These 10 MUST KNOW tips can help ground you back to what’s important in… Read More

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Secrets for a Smooth Sailing Classroom

Secrets for a Smooth Sailing Classroom

Have you ever walked into a classroom and thought, “Wow, this classroom practically runs itself, everyone is on task!” Ever wonder how that happens? The answer is a lot simpler than you think. The secret is teaching explicit routines and procedures to students. In this post we are going to talk about why this matters so much and how to… Read More

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5 Tips for a Stress Free Beginning of the Year

5 Tips for a Stress Free Beginning of the Year

The beginning of the year is a time for fresh starts, new beginnings, and of course ALL the stress. Not to worry though, I’m going to let you in on 5 quick tips to help you kick start the year with students and have a SUPER successful year starting from day one. Get ready for all that back to school… Read More

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Preparing Your Classroom for the First Weeks of School 

Preparing Your Classroom for the First Weeks of School 

Did you read that title and feel a little bit of panic too? It can be SUPER overwhelming planning for the first few weeks of school. I promise you though, when this time is WELL spent, it makes your first weeks of school a breeze, and it also helps you lay a solid foundation for the ENTIRE year with students…. Read More

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Still looking for an end of the year gift for your Still looking for an end of the year gift for your students?

Writing notes to students is one of my favorite gifts for them. 

1. It ensures they have something to read over the summer.

2. You can ALWAYS find great dollar book deals from @scholasticbookclubs 

3. It’s a great memory for them to look back on year after year. 

Learn more fun ways to end the year with students now! 🥳
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Have you ever let your students help you clean up Have you ever let your students help you clean up the room at the end of the year?

When we begin to take down the things on the walls, one of the things to go is our word/sound wall. 

Well who says this can’t turn into a game? When you take down all the important words from the year together, put them in a circle and have a word/sound hunt for them. 

The kids LOVE it and are so engaged. Bonus… an area of your room is cleared too!! 😉

Learn more easy end of the year pack up tips now!
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Have you tried an escape room activity with your s Have you tried an escape room activity with your students?

They are low prep, easy, and perfect for the end of the year. 

They are also a great way to review important math skills and practice collaboration! 

Check it out now!
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Feeling overwhelmed by classroom organization and Feeling overwhelmed by classroom organization and pack up? 😬

I can help! Check out my blog post about 5 quick AND easy end of year tips no matter whether you are cleaning, organizing, moving classrooms or even schools! 📦 
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It’s always so hard to say goodbye the last day It’s always so hard to say goodbye the last day of school. 

Especially when you get to experience the amazing little people they become. 😭

When is your last day?
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Looking for an easy end of the year activity?! Yo Looking for an easy end of the year activity?!

Your students will love getting ready for their next grade level with this fun cut and paste! 

This is just one of engaging, low prep activities found in the End of the Year Activity Pack. 

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Did you know that @carsondellosa makes the BEST or Did you know that @carsondellosa makes the BEST organizational products to help you pack up your room?! 

These two are just some of my favs for organizing at the end of the year. 

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Is this you too?! I know this is how I ALWAYS feel Is this you too?! I know this is how I ALWAYS feel! 🤣

Are you moving classrooms this year?

You can learn 5 quick and easy end of the year classroom packing and organizational tips now!
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Still looking for an end of the year gift for your students?Writing notes to students is one of my favorite gifts for them. 1. It ensures they have something to read over the summer.2. You can ALWAYS find great dollar book deals from @scholasticbookclubs 3. It’s a great memory for them to look back on year after year. Learn more fun ways to end the year with students now! 🥳{🔗 on profile}••••#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teachersofig #iteach #studentgifts #teachingtips #igconnect4edu #lastdaysofschool #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #ilovemystudents #teacherinspiration #classroomcommunity #lastdayofschool #endoftheschoolyear #studentgifts ... See MoreSee Less

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Have you ever let your students help you clean up the room at the end of the year?When we begin to take down the things on the walls, one of the things to go is our word/sound wall. Well who says this can’t turn into a game? When you take down all the important words from the year together, put them in a circle and have a word/sound hunt for them. The kids LOVE it and are so engaged. Bonus… an area of your room is cleared too!! 😉Learn more easy end of the year pack up tips now!{🔗 on profile}••••#elementaryteacher #teaching #classroom #teachingideas #classroomideas #education #handsonlearning #teachertribe #teacher #teachers#teacherlife #teacherproblems #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #classroomfun #iteach #iteachfirst #iteachtoo #igconnect4edu #teachingtips #teacherspayteachers #weareteachers #teachershare #endoftheschoolyear #lastdayofschool #teacherhacks #classroomcommunity #classroommanagement ... See MoreSee Less

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  • How did your elementary classroom react when you told them about starting a new math skill of adding with 3 addends? Students can feel nervous about this new math lesson since they are used to only having 2 addends. Today, I give you my fun math ideas for kids with 3 addend addition. Check out all of my math activities, including 3 addend mats, QR task cards, self checking task cards and so much more. I even have ideas for how to include unknown addends. Use during math workshop & math cente
  • Back to school is right around the corner! As a busy teacher, you are probably feeling overwhelmed with your long back to school to-do list! Today, I am sharing how you can crush the first week of school. I am sharing back to school activities for building a strong classroom community including getting to know you activities. I also also a back to school survival guide and back to school read alouds. Find first week lesson plans and more!
  • Are you feeling overwhelmed with back to school planning and setting up your classroom? You will have everything you need to feel organized and prepared with this classroom setup guide. These classroom setup tips include seating arrangements, classroom material organization, where to put classroom technology, and much more in this blog. You also won’t want to miss my teacher survival guide ideas on how to keep your teacher area and teacher materials organized in the classroom.
  • How did your elementary classroom react when you told them about starting a new math skill of adding with 3 addends? Students can feel nervous about this new math lesson since they are used to only having 2 addends. Today, I give you my fun math ideas for kids with 3 addend addition. Check out all of my math activities, including 3 addend mats, QR task cards, self checking task cards and so much more. I even have ideas for how to include unknown addends. Use during math workshop & math cente
  • Are you searching for hands-on math activities that you can use for teaching shapes to first graders? This fun shapes activity is perfect to use for your math centers for your 1st grade students to learn both 2D and 3D shapes. Included in this math resource are task cards, shape bingo and traceable anchor charts for 2D shapes, 3D shapes, parts of a shape, shape attributes and vocabulary. There is also a fun math craft that would be great to use for a bulletin board in your classroom.
  • Are you getting ready to set up your classroom for the beginning of the school year? This blog post gives you everything on how to set up your classroom for success for the entire school year. You can get everything from my back to school survival guide, editable classroom labels, and visualizing your classroom layout. These classroom resources will help you feel organized for the beginning of the school year. You can also get access to my classroom set up checklist for free.
  • Are you feeling overwhelmed with back to school planning and setting up your classroom? You will have everything you need to feel organized and prepared with this classroom setup guide. These classroom setup tips include seating arrangements, classroom material organization, where to put classroom technology, and much more in this blog. You also won’t want to miss my teacher survival guide ideas on how to keep your teacher area and teacher materials organized in the classroom.
  • You won’t want to miss these 5 must-have classroom management tools for your elementary classroom. I walk you through some of my favorite classroom resources that will help you feel like you have an organized classroom and make you feel more confident for back to school. In this blog, I include everything from classroom management checklist and essential for classroom workshops to flexible seating charts and classroom center storage ideas. Check out all of these classroom management strategies.
  • Are you getting ready to set up your classroom for the beginning of the school year? This blog post gives you everything on how to set up your classroom for success for the entire school year. You can get everything from my back to school survival guide, editable classroom labels, and visualizing your classroom layout. These classroom resources will help you feel organized for the beginning of the school year. You can also get access to my classroom set up checklist for free.

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