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3 Must-Have Elements in Your Phonics Lessons
Teaching phonics can feel overwhelming. You have so much curriculum to cover. Youโre expected to do both reading and writing…
The Benefits of Coloring Pages in Your Classroom
It’s no secret that I am a big fan of using coloring pages in the classroom. This isn’t just ‘fun…
First Weeks of School: 5 Tips to Remember
The first weeks of school are so important for setting the tone for the rest of the year. I donโt…
Classroom Management: How to Set Up a Classroom Command Center
One thing that I implemented in my classroom a few years ago is something I call the command center. It…
Teaching Growth Mindset
Growth mindset is such an important concept for little learners. This theory of mindset comes from Carol Dweck. You can…
Father’s Day Activities in the Classroom
Some schools are no longer in session during Father’s Day weekend, but we can’t forget to celebrate the dads in…
Teaching Sight Words with the Science of Reading
Are your students struggling to learn sight words? Sight words are incredibly tricky, especially for students that may have low…
Handling No Name Papers in the Classroom
One thing that drives me crazy in my classroom is no name papers. I tell my students constantly that they…
End of the Year Activities
The end of the year can be such a hectic time! Sometimes it’s hard to remember that it’s also a…
Mother’s Day Activities
There are so many fun ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in the classroom! Are you looking for fresh ideas? Check…
Early Finisher Ideas for the Classroom
Spring is when I find myself using early finishers the most in the classroom. My students have grown and are…
First Grade Spring Activities
Spring is such a fun season to celebrate in first grade! Are you looking for some ways to incorporate spring…
8 Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences can be very stressful, but they are a very important way to communicate with parents about their…
4 Ways to Use Task Cards in Your Classroom
First of all, you may not have used task cards in your classroom before, so you might be wondering, ‘what…
3 March Madness Classroom Activities to Try this Month
March Madness is a fun basketball tournament that many students enjoy watching. Incorporating March Madness classroom activities is a great…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Classroom
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday. I love that Valentine’s Day isn’t just a romantic holiday – it’s all…
5 New Classroom Management Ideas
I love trying out new classroom management ideas mid-year. Sometimes my students just need a change because they’re getting antsy…
February Classroom Activities Round Up
The month of February can feel incredibly long, but it’s a busy one! We are all counting down until spring…
Super Bowl Activities for the Classroom
The month of January can feel VERY long. You’ve returned from break. It’s cold outside. Your students are stir-crazy, especially…
New Year’s Activities
Are you looking for low-prep New Year’s activities? The end of winter break means the holidays have come and gone…
5 Ways to Keep Students Engaged in December
December may be a short month, but it is a hectic one. Keeping students engaged during the weeks leading up…
Teaching Gratitude in the Classroom
One concept that I like to focus on during the month of November is gratitude. The month of December is…
5 Simple Classroom Halloween Activities
Do you dread the craziness and hype of Halloween in your classroom every year?My students were always more difficult to…
Low-Stress Parent-Teacher Conferences
As a teacher, parent-teacher conferences are one of the things that give me the most anxiety. Not only do they…
Phonemic Awareness Activities in the Classroom: Phoneme Isolation
WHAT IS PHONEME ISOLATION? Phoneme isolation is the ability to identify specific sounds within a word. Isolation is the first…
8 Ways to Build Strong Classroom Community
The first weeks of school are the best time to build the foundation for a strong classroom community. Try these…
Celebrating Names in the Classroom
One fantastic way to kick off the school year is to do a unit about names! It helps students learn…
5 Must-Do Read Aloud Activities for the First Week of School
The first week of school can be so hectic. Use these 5 read aloud activities to make your planning a…
16 Classroom Books for Social Emotional Learning
Social emotional learning is โthe process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and…
Back to School Organization
Back to School Organization Ideas Are you wanting to get organized for the back to school season? For me, it…
Important Literacy Centers for First Grade
Literacy centers are a necessary part of the K-2 classroom because they provide an opportunity for teachers to differentiate instruction…
How to Make a Substitute Teacher Binder
HOW TO MAKE A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER BINDER First, find a cute cover! I like to make my sub binders eye-catching…
Positive Classroom Culture with FREE Student Notes
State testing season is (unfortunately) upon us! During this time of year, I’m always looking for new ways to keep…
Anxiety in the Classroom
Now more than ever we need to be able to recognize the signs of anxiety in our students. Their world…
16 Classroom Management Read Alouds
Are you looking for some books to teach your students expected classroom behaviors? A great way to start the discuss…
Why I’m not teaching this year
If you found me on social media, you most likely already know this story! If not, here’s why I’m not…
What is Phonics? A Guide for Parents
What is phonics? Use this guide to help your child learn at to read at home! Understanding phonics instruction doesn’t…
10 Easy Classroom Management Strategies
Looking to find some new classroom management ideas to encourage positive behavior in your classroom? Check out these tips that…
Father’s Day Activities while in Quarantine
So you’re in quarantine and you feel like Father’s Day has snuck up on you? These free activities will make…
8 ways to destress this summer break while in quarantine
8 WAYS TO DESTRESS ON YOUR SUMMER BREAK WHILE IN QUARANTINE So you’re beyond excited that this school year is…
