The Benefits of Flexible Homework & Homework Menus
Okay, confession time: I am not a huge fan of homework. I know, I know… Homework is one of those staples in the classroom that you…
Back to School
The Best Back to School Activity
Who else is getting excited for back to school season? The first day of school is right around the corner for many teachers, and I for…
What to do on the First Day of School
The first day of school brings SO much excitement, but it can also be very overwhelming to know exactly what you want to do. I am…
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…
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…
20 Books to Read Aloud at the Beginning of the School Year
The beginning of the school year brings so much excitement! One of my favorite things about the beginning of the year is getting to read so…
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…
Back to School for First Grade
It’s that time again! Summer is winding down and your students are preparing to come back to see you. While that may be in person or…
Tips for New Teachers
Being a new teacher is hard. When, I think back to my first couple years of teaching, I know that it was a huge mix of…
Back to School Teacher Must-Haves
This coming school year is full of unknowns right now. Will we start on time? Will we have full class sizes? Will we move to distance…
Tips for Sending Kids Back to School
In the next month or so, parents will be thinking about and prepping kids to start heading back to school. While we may not know exactly…
Top Picks for the Most Stylish and Comfortable Shoes for Teachers
Who doesn’t love shoes? Well, let me tell you…people with feet that hurt after being on them all day. That’s who doesn’t love shoes. Now, that…
