Phonics Activity Book
Teachers know that phonics instruction is essential for teaching students how to read. Therefore, they spend hours developing creative lessons and activities to make phonics lessons…
Back to School
Back to School Prep
Teachers are so busy tackling items off their to-do lists. However, more items are added to it each day. Honestly, this is the reality for teachers…
Back to School Prep
Summer is about relaxing and letting go of the stress from the previous year. However, many teachers are also thinking about the upcoming school year. Honestly,…
Phonics Activities
Learning to read is such a complex skill. Thus, teachers break down the process into stages. It often begins with learning individual letters and the sound…
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…
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…
