20 Favorite Back to School Read Aloud Books
…book to read at the beginning of the year and discuss things to be excited about the upcoming school year. Students can share something they are looking forward to but…
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5 Ways to Create a Class Community
…to build a class community at the beginning of the year… 1. Connect with your students before school begins Connecting with your students will build a sense of classroom community…
End of the Year Reflections
…it down, it’s long gone! Each group of students is different & because of this, management strategies change from year to year, sometimes even within the year! Take a minute…
January Books & Activities Your Upper Elementary Students Will Love
…the swing of things in the new year. 1. A Year of Everyday Wonders by Cheryl B. Klein “A Year of Everyday Wonders” by Cheryl B. Klein is a great…
5 Time Saving Tips for Classroom Setup
…from home to prepare for the school year HERE! You might also like to check out more beginning of the year resources: Back to School: Beginning of the Year Checklists…
How to Use Volunteers in Your Classroom
…home. Labeling-If you are like me, I love to label all the things! But it does take time, so don’t be afraid to send things home with students for families…
7 Meaningful Activities for the First Week of School
…and dreams for the school year. At the beginning of the year, anything is possible and you want students to feel like they CAN accomplish anything! Students can create a…
Reasons to Use Writing Portfolios
…student’s writing grow throughout the year is truly an amazing thing. You can test their reading levels and develop their math skills…but looking at beginning and end of the year…
The Ultimate List of Upper Elementary Activities for February
…few favorite books about the Chinese New Year: Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Chinese New Year | This Next New Year | Bringing in the New Year | How to…