As I gear up for the start of a new school year, I've been thinking a lot about what truly makes a classroom feel like home. For me, it's all about transforming 20+ individuals into a close-knit family from day one. Our classroom will be our home away from home for the next nine months, and it's ... READ the POST
25 Time-Saving Tips for Busy Teachers
As teachers, we wear many hats and are charged with the task of juggling many balls in the air so that our days run smoothly, both at school and at home. Lesson planning, meetings, parent-teacher conferences, emails, meal prep, kid's homework, baths⦠the list of tasks is never-ending! Life demands ... READ the POST
5 Easy Ways to Communicate with Parents in the 21st Century
Have you ever heard the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child"? Well, in today's fast-paced world, that village extends far beyond our classroom walls. As teachers, we know that creating a strong partnership with our kiddos' parents is essential for our students' success. That's why I always ... READ the POST
6 Benefits of Adding A Craft Activity To Your Elementary Classroom
If you've ever thought about adding a craft activity or art project to your classroom lessons, you're not alone. I've been there too. I started slowly, but over time, I have created an academically based, art loving classroom experience my students truly enjoy. What I've learned throughout my ... READ the POST
Integrating Science and Social Studies into Your Language Arts Lessons
We have all been there at some point - a giant clock ticking away behind us as we stare at our lesson plans and standards, wondering how we will fit everything in! Meanwhile, instruction time continues to decrease for science and social studies. As a result, integrating science and social studies ... READ the POST
5 Effective Prewriting Activities for Preschool & Kindergarten Aged Kids
Have you ever watched a preschooler pick up a crayon and attempt to "write" something on paper? It usually comes out as a scribble, right? While it is adorable, have you ever thought about what it takes to move from these first scribbles to legible handwriting? Here's a hint. . . it's a lot! Motor ... READ the POST
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