Teaching primary students to determine the central message of a text can be a bit tricky. I find that young children don't yet have the life experience to draw on when trying to identify or articulate the moral in a fable, the life lesson of a fairy tale, or the central message … [Read more...]
All-In-One MLK Day, Valentine’s Day & 100th Day Display
January and February are busy months for teachers. We often have to hit the ground running after winter break by re-establishing routines, refreshing our small groups, and revising our days to make them more productive. Within a few weeks progress reports are due and parent … [Read more...]
Apple Up Your Fall Bulletin Boards!
Happy almost Fall! Today as our apple activities series continues, I want share a fun and easy way to apple up your fall bulletin boards AND save you time! I try to work smarter, not harder, when it comes to my bulletin boards. I begin the year by layering a … [Read more...]
5 Fun Favorite Activites for the First Week of School
As we plan our back to school activities for the first week of school, every teacher asks themselves, "What can I do to make my new class comfortable?" "How can I help them all get to know each other?". But the biggest question is, how can I make our first week fun? These are … [Read more...]
Louder, Lili (A Little Gem of a Back to School Book!)
I'm always on the lookout for out for those not so ordinary back to school books. Last year I found this sweet gem of a book that's so perfect for building community those first few weeks. Louder, Lili is a wonderful story about an quiet little girl who struggles to be heard. … [Read more...]
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