Traveling is the best way to immerse yourself in a culture and doing it during the holidays is so much fun! Even though we can’t bring our class on a flight, we can still take them around the world to celebrate all the amazing holidays observed in other countries. This is a perfect activity before winter break, reviewing many skills,… Read More
From the moment students step through your door, you begin to build that sense of community together. It’s important to start working on core values immediately so that students know they are going to be apart of a class family that is safe, supportive, and welcoming. These are some of my favorite ways to build a strong community starting from… Read More
Is it just me or do when you see parent teacher conferences scheduled on the calendar your stomach drops a little bit? They can be a really overwhelming and stressful time of the year. Let’s face it, between working 12 hour days, prepping for 25+ individual conferences, and talking nonstop for 20 minutes back to back to back on those… Read More
How many times have you said the words, “find a partner” and complete chaos happens? Either students don’t move, fight, or go immediately to their best friend. Sound too familiar? In this post you are going to learn some easy and effective ways to get your students partnered, why it’s important, and ideas for utilizing partner activities in your classroom. … Read More
Want to know an awesome activity that can be adapted to ANY skill that comes with INSTANT engagement? Well I’m ready to share! Grab some glow sticks because it’s about to GLOW DOWN for an amazing Glow Day! Have you ever thought about bringing in the magic of glow days into your classroom? Of course we keep it educational! But… Read More
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