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 100 days. Students look forward to counting to this number each year and celebrating with their classmates. So, teachers love to add in a few special activities to take…
No teacher likes to hear the words assessment or data. Instead, they would rather focus on words like engagement and relationships. However, assessments are a huge aspect of schools today. As much as teachers don’t want to focus on them, they do help show what content students know and what they need help on. Thankfully,…
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 throughout the entire school year. Thankfully, there are resources to help ensure the year begins smoothly. This may be learning new classroom management tips or finding creative lesson ideas….
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, getting ahead often means a smoother start to the beginning. This typically involves preparing everything for Open House, developing new lessons filled with engagement, and planning assessments for baseline…
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 their desks, and then move onto their tubs. Every time I post about Morning Tubs on my Instagram or Facebook page, I get tons of questions, so I thought…
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 many wonderful books to my class. I have a huge collection of books that I love to read during the first month of school. These 20 books are some…
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 when you start back, there will ALWAYS be things that you have to do before the first day. Even though I have had MANY “first days of school,” I…
As we wrap up this school year, I have to stop and reflect on everything that I have learned while teaching in a pandemic. It has no doubt been the most interesting and memorable year of my teaching career, as I’m sure is the case for every teacher around the world. As odd as it…
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 may be staying up later. Overall, the students, as well as the teachers, are ready for summer break! With the chaos of the end of the school year, it…
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 say “goodbye” to my class. I started pulling out my books for the end of the year last week and it made me happy and sad all at the…
Whether you are ending the year virtually or in-person, this Virtual End of the Year Celebration is the perfect way to add a little fun into your last days of school! Great to use during a Google Meet or Zoom while distance learning, or as a whole class during in-person instruction in the classroom. Students will LOVE participating in these 8 different activities.
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 virtual for your school, it is still important to make that first week special and memorable for your students. Check out these ideas for your classroom as you head…
