My Classroom
…walk in the door. I will have 17 students this year and they sit in groups. In the center of their groups is a table where I work with groups…
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7 Ways to Prepare While Still Relaxing This Summer
…say that?) We all know that teacher summers are usually filled with preparing for the year ahead. Summer is usually a time when I like to *slowly* check things off…
April Activities & Ideas for Upper Elementary
…be moved and inspired. “Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years” and “My Friend Earth” are two more of my favorite books to share for Earth Day. They are both very…
The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do: Discussing a Growth Mindset
…encouraging a growth mindset to the reader. Another noteworthy part of the book, aside from Lou’s growth mindset, is her friend’s compassion when she fails. They offer her tips for…
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…
Launching Writing Workshop: 5 Lessons to Launch Writing
…and your students set up routines that build success for the year. Walking students through the writing process, setting expectations, and setting goals for writing before even beginning to write will…
Setting Up Writer’s Notebooks: Creating Tools for Successful Writing
…during the year. Now, I know this may be an unpopular opinion, but I have students write on BOTH sides of the notebook pages. Front AND back. *gasp* I don’t…
Favorite December Activities and Read Alouds
…can subscribe below for free activities to go along with this book. 6.The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston Get your tissues ready! “The Year of the…
The Invisible Boy: Activities to Teach Kindness
…the touching story. It is sure to be a favorite year after year. I hope you and your students love it! You can grab a free one-page guide for using…
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