My Classroom
…a basket of classroom writing journals. In each of the jars are writing prompts in different forms…on ping pong balls, on labels, and pictures. There are so many opportunities for…
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January Books & Activities Your Upper Elementary Students Will Love
Coming back after winter break, to a brand new year, is always fun. There’s excitement in the air, but it can also feel like the first day of school all…
A Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Your Teacher
…a teacher’s dream come true, but is not always something that is in a school or teacher’s budget. Teachers can create custom bulletin boards, labels, dry erase spots, and more….
Your Name Is A Song: Getting to Know Your Students
“Your Name Is a Song” by Jamilah Thomkins-Bigelow is such a beautiful story that celebrates the beauty behind our names. A little girl does not want to return to school…
10 Chapter Books That Will Captivate Your Whole Class
…school, and she’s having difficulty fitting in. She has been hiding the fact that she is unable to read for a long time and bouncing from school to school has…
5 Read Aloud Books for the New Year
…you return to school refreshed and ready to start the new year. They each spark great discussion and encourage some deeper thinking about important subjects. 1. The Bad Seed The…
Listening with my Heart: Activities about Self-Compassion
…lines during the school play, she is hard on herself for her mistakes. The story presents self-compassion in a kid-friendly way so that they can see how hard Esperenza is…
The Day You Begin: Favorite Getting to Know You Activities
“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson is a beautiful book to share at the beginning of the school year. The first days and weeks of school are so exciting,…
How to Group Students for a Successful Reading Workshop
…amount of small group reading time that you have the most efficient. You may check with your school or reading teachers to find the method or program your school uses…
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