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…
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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…
10 Ways to Keep Students Engaged at the End of the School Year
Keeping students engaged at the end of the school year can definitely be challenging. The weather is getting warmer. The days are getting longer, so they…
5 Books to Read Aloud During the Last Week of School
The end of the school year is exciting, exhausting, and emotional. As much as I am always ready for Summer Break, I am never ready to…
Virtual Saint Patrick’s Day
A year ago, who would have thought that Virtual Holiday celebrations would even be a thing? However, I sure wish that I would have had this…
Virtual Valentine’s Day Party
Can you believe that it’s almost time for Valentine’s Day? As of right now, we are in-person and will be able to have our “kind of…
Digital Christmas Around the World
Teaching about other customs and traditions around the world is always fun to do at Christmas time. My students always enjoy learning how other countries celebrate…
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…
