Creating a Classroom Library on a Budget
Reading is an essential skill for children’s growth and development and one of the best ways to help your students become better readers is by giving them access to a…
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5 Ways to Create a Class Community
…note, print it on a sheet of labels, stick the label on the postcards, sign them, and stick them in the mail! You can also make your own postcards to…
5 Time Saving Tips for Classroom Setup
…so many things to write names on once you receive your class list. Name tags, clothespins, craft sticks (to choose partners, etc.), lockers/desk tags, mailbox labels, folder labels, notebook labels,…
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…
Back to School Teachers Pay Teachers Sale
…Launching Reading Workshop 5. Editable Newsletters for the Entire Year 6. The Parking Lot for the Teachers Pay Teachers Sale 7. Growth Mindset 8. The Day You Begin for the…
7 Meaningful Activities for the First Week of School
…goals. Goal setting is the perfect complement to teaching a growth mindset and the power of “yet.” Setting goals is so important…think about crossing off a task on your own to-do…
5 Tips for Shopping the Teachers Pay Teachers Sale
…a growth mindset and this pack has everything you need! Book clubs are my favorite, you can grab the whole pack to get started. You can read more about how I…
Tips for a Talkative Class
…questions about current events, growth mindset, math, about our read aloud….anything that will get them thinking and talking to each other. When I notice they are a little distracted and…
“What Do You Do With a Problem?” Problem Solving Activities
…Do You Do With a Problem?”: Character development Theme Inferences Beginning-middle-end Growth mindset Important Discussions: The importance of dealing with our worries, stress, and anxiety Acknowledging problems and working to…