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 Bulletin Board Idea
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...]
Spruce Up Your Computer Lab with Chalkboard Decor
Now that my classroom is in full swing and beginning to to run smoothly, we'll soon be spending some time in our computer lab. Our lab definitely needed some sprucing up so I thought I'd share a few computer lab decor tips I used so you can take yours from drab to FAB! This post … [Read more...]
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