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…
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…
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 tells me quickly who is absent, who ordered lunch, and…
Teaching Growth Mindset
Growth mindset is such an important concept for little learners. This theory of mindset comes from Carol Dweck. You can learn all about it in her book “Mindset: The New…
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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