Building Relationships and a Classroom Community
As students settle into their new classroom, they may have all sorts of nerves. For instance, many need time to warm up to a new teacher…
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Ideas for the Morning
Honestly, how the morning starts is a great predictor of how the way will go. So, if students come in loud and excited, they will often…
Classroom Must-Haves for Back to School
As teachers plan for the new school year, they often make needed purchases. These items may be something they wished they had last year or saw…
List of Classroom Organization Items
Teachers handle so much each day! Yes, the main priority is on teaching students through amazing lessons. However, there is so much that goes on behind…
Construction Day Classroom transformation
After so many years of doing the same activity, teachers often switch things up. This keeps lessons fresh and exciting while incorporating student interest. Honestly, it…
100th Day of School
A day students anxiously await all year is finally here- the 100th day of school! Honestly, there is something so special about being in school for…
A Camping DAy Classroom Transformation
Elementary students go through so much every year. While learning is fun and exciting, it is also exhausting. Additionally, our youngest students are learning all about…
Building Classroom community
When students start a new school year, they are so excited to see their friends again. However, they are also nervous for various reasons. Some may…
First Grade Morning Work
When students enter the classroom, they are so excited to see their friends. Some want to talk about what they did the night before while others…
5 Activities to Build Community in the Classroom
It’s back to school season, teachers! You know what that means… Lots of introductions, icebreakers, and getting to know your new students on a personal and…
My Favorite Items for Phonemic Awareness
Phonemic awareness plays a HUGE role in reading success. Children that struggle with phonemic awareness have more difficulty with reading and writing. In the younger grades,…
Morning Tubs – All Your Questions Answered
Morning Tubs are my go-to every single morning with my 1st graders. They come in, put their things away, complete a quick morning work sheet on…
