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 … [Read more...]
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 … [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, … [Read more...]
End of The Year Teacher Traps to Avoid-What You Can Do Instead
As the end of the year approaches it's easy for tired teachers to start letting their classroom management slip. They truly don't mean to and swore they wouldn't. With all of the special events, field trips, and changes to your schedule it's easy to fall into these end of the … [Read more...]
10 Fun Things To Do With Your Class the Last Week of School
As the end of the year approaches you're probably starting to think about how you'll spend the last few days with your class. Students are excited, testing is over, and at this point in the year, you may be fresh out of ideas. Here are 10 end of the year activities you can do … [Read more...]
Plant Life Cycle Activities for Kids-Teaching Plants the Fun Way!
Kids love science. As a teacher, I love being able to create experiences for my students that capture their imaginations, nurture their curiosity, and develop their critical thinking as they make new discoveries and learn about their world. I want to share with you 8 of my … [Read more...]
Teaching kids to tell time past the hour
Teaching primary kids to tell time past the hour can be a challenge but it doesn't have to be a struggle for you or your students. In this post I'll share with you some easy tips and simple strategies you can use as you teach your class to tell time. I should also mention they … [Read more...]
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