All Are Welcome: Activities to Build a Class Community
…in your classroom here: You can find more of my favorite beginning of the year read-aloud books HERE. And read more about why I think reading aloud is so important…
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Getting Started with a Class Economy
…to apply for jobs. The jobs in my class depend on how many students I have and vary from year to year depending on my class. I have had a…
7 Ways to Prepare While Still Relaxing This Summer
…have a hashtag filled with pictures of great ideas for the beginning of the year! And did you know you can save pictures for later? It makes it so easy…
Teaching Informative Writing
…at the date that it was published. Something that was published 10 years ago may not be as reliable as something published this year. Look for other sources on the…
April Activities & Ideas for Upper Elementary
…Day, and so many other spring happenings to enjoy in your classroom. At this point in the year, your students have learned to work independently and your classroom is like…
I Need A Hug: 5 Meaningful Activities About Friendship
…enough to find out. This book has a beautiful message of acceptance and friendship. Skills to teach with “I Need A Hug”: Theme Characters Beginning, middle, end Inferences Retelling Author’s…
Writing Workshop: How to Set Up a Schedule That Works
…workshop, modeling expectations is key to ensure that your workshop will run smoothly. Think about the beginning of the year routines and procedures…it takes a while to model and teach…
5 Tips for Shopping the Teachers Pay Teachers Sale
…you will use throughout the year. You can save BIG on my Write on Point bundle and be set for writing workshop for the whole year! Woo hoo! And you can check…
A Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Your Teacher
Around this time every year, I see posts on social media and get messages from friends about teacher holiday gifts. Any gift that you give your child’s teachers or your…