Teachers, are you looking for the perfect back to school read alouds? Do you need interactive activities for your students to participate in as a follow-up to the books? If so, keep reading! I have just what you need to fill in your lesson plans for the first week of school! Back to School is such an exciting time of year for both teachers and students! But, as all of us teachers ... Read More about 12 Great Back to School Read Alouds
Valentine’s Day Ideas and Activities and Freebie
Happy February Everyone!! Aren't you all glad we finished with the LONGEST month of the year--January! Is it just me or does January feel like it's 75 days long? (Credit to digitalmomblog.com for the meme!) But we made it!! Now it's almost time for Valentine's Day. You either love it or hate it as a teacher. I personally LOVE Valentine's Week, as we do so many fun and cute activities ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Ideas and Activities and Freebie
Tools for Teaching During a Pandemic, Part 1
Whew! Teaching is DIFFICULT on a normal day. Teaching during a Pandemic is many things-- CHALLENGING, FRUSTRATING, CONFUSING, and just down-right OVERWHELMING! We as teachers thought we knew what we were doing until we all were forced to go virtual in March of 2020. Most of us had no idea how to teach virtually. Many of us were balancing our own families while trying to be there "virtually" ... Read More about Tools for Teaching During a Pandemic, Part 1
Valentine’s Day Activities and Craft
It's the SWEETEST time of the year! Valentine's Day! Are you looking for an adorable Valentine's day book and activity to keep your students engaged on this exciting day? This book will be a STUDENT Favorite! A Crankenstein Valentine by Samantha Berger is story about a very cranky boy--especially on Valentine's Day! Children love Crankenstein's cranky attitude and facial expression! The ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Activities and Craft
Classroom Reward Ideas–It’s a Praise Craze
What are you talking about, Amy? Is this what you are thinking as your read this? You are probably not alone, let me explain what I mean by a “Praise Craze” classroom reward system. I’ve said in my previous blog post, that I feel positivity is a HUGE key in a successful classroom management system. When students feel valued, when they feel successful, and when they feel happy, is when the ... Read More about Classroom Reward Ideas–It’s a Praise Craze
5 Classroom Management Tips for Back to School
After 23 years of teaching in elementary school, I have figured out a few classroom management tips for back to school to help your first few days be much more manageable. After 23 years of Back to School, I have figured out a few classroom management tips for back to school to help your first few days be much more manageable. Back to School always brings so much excitement and maybe a little ... Read More about 5 Classroom Management Tips for Back to School
