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 Management
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…
Digital Morning Meeting
The 2020-2021 school year definitely brought the importance of technology and digital learning into the forefront. Teachers and students had to adjust quickly and as seamlessly…
15 Things to Do Before School Starts
Have you started thinking about going back to school, yet? Maybe you still have plenty of time or your first day may be near. No matter…
My Favorite Items for Morning Tubs
Morning Tubs have been a staple in my classroom the past 5 years. I absolutely love that my students can ease into the morning, chat with…
The Importance of Morning Meeting
Do you have a morning meeting routine in your classroom? When I started implementing morning meetings, I started off slow and added small pieces here and…
Building Teacher-Student Relationships – A 5 Day Challenge
My main goal each year is to establish strong teacher-student relationships. Building these relationships will make the entire school year go much more smoothly. Even though…
My Daily Schedule
One question that I get asked more often than any other question is, “What is your daily schedule?” Of course, every teacher’s schedule will look a…
Discussion Questions
One of my favorite parts of the day is our morning meeting time. We take some time to chat with each other before starting our day. …
5 Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged During the Holiday Season
Keeping your students engaged in your classroom during the busy holiday season can be tough. I put together a list of 5 Ways to Keep Your…
Behavior Management Strategies
Over the course of my teaching career, I have collected and tried many different behavior management strategies. Â Some were successful, and some were not. Â What I…
