As back to school season draws near, I know you're already thinking about your first week of school. What can I do to make my new class comfortable? How can we all get to know each other? Where can I snag a snapshot of everybody's ability level? But the biggest question is, how can I make our first week FUN? Here are 5 of my favorites to make sure you have a FULL first week of FUN! Break the Ice With You're Finally Here! Break the ice by making them laugh with the MOST … [Read More...]
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They’re Finally Here! Our First Week of School
They're finally here! My brand new class of second graders! I've been waiting.... and waiting...and WAITING for them to arrive! And they finally did! Here's a little recap of all of our first day of school activities and how you can use the book You're Finally Here! for best first week of school ever! We read the MOST precious and perfect first day book, You're Finally Here! by Melanie Watt, author of the lovable little Scaredy Squirrel. This little bunny of a book character is waiting and … [Read More...]
Classroom Movie Day Ideas Your Principal Will Love!
Whether you're planning a mid-year movie day or scheduling theme days for your last week of school, classroom movie day is always a favorite for kids. Admin? Not so much. Here are some fun classroom movie day ideas and activities that keep students engaged and still learning, make the day even MORE fun for your class AND make it educational. Who knows? Movie day might even become a favorite for your principal! Add Math To Movie Day Incorporate math skills into your movie day by building arrays … [Read More...]
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