4 Things I Always Do During My Classroom Prep
The back to school season can be so busy. Here are four things that either make my life easier or make my students feel connected to our room. I make…
End of the Year Classroom Prep for the First Week of School
The first week of school is so busy! You have a long to do list while also trying to get to know your little learners. Make your August self happy…
3 Tips to Save Your Sanity Teaching in December
Teaching in December requires patience! It can feel overwhelming and crazy for teachers. There are so many interruptions, so much to get done, and the looming holidays and break from…
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 don’t jump into curriculum immediately because the first weeks of school…
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 to winter break can be extremely difficult. Children are typically…
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 require a great deal of pressure, but some interactions with…
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 teaching in the classroom this year. I haven’t shared this…
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 have to be hard and time-consuming!
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 I’ve used in my first grade classroom to encourage positive…
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