Are you concerned that your students are not getting the most out of your phonics instruction? It’s easy to become frustrated and feel like we’re not doing everything in our power to meet our students’ needs. I’d like to share some teacher-tested and student-approved best practices with you because I
Small group reading time is powerful, but keeping students engaged can be tricky! Hands-on activities for small group reading make learning fun while building fluency, comprehension, and phonics skills. From word-building games to interactive story retelling, these easy ideas will keep your readers excited and learning. Let’s dive in! Before
Something amazing recently happened at my school! The parent fundraising committee raised money for an outdoor classroom with benches, picnic tables, and even a learning gazebo! I’m so excited about this addition and love mixing outdoor learning with enriching ideas. This inspiring project has motivated me to share some of
Winter is the perfect season for winter craftivities that add hands-on fun to your classroom! These three winter craftivities – Hide-and-Sneak Snowman, Skating Penguin, and Winter Bear – are designed to keep your students engaged, enhance their creativity, and reinforce key skills. Whether you’re looking for quick prep crafts or
Are you still resisting the idea of using hands-on centers in your classroom? I get it! I was pretty nervous to implement centers. I had so many questions: how would I manage my students’ behaviors? Won’t it take a ton of prep? I don’t have time! As with many new
The start of a new school year means it’s time to refresh and review what students learned the previous year. It can be a challenge to address this during the first weeks in our classrooms as we get to know our students and are constantly making adjustments to meet them
Small group reading time is powerful, but keeping students engaged can be tricky! Hands-on activities for small group reading make learning fun while building fluency, comprehension, and phonics skills. From word-building games to interactive story retelling, these easy ideas will keep your readers excited and learning. Let’s dive in! (new
Fine motor skills are a vital part of learning development for our little ones. We know our students are all going to develop at their own pace, and you may have some with noticeable fine motor delays, or you might be a believer that all our kids could benefit from some
Planning an apple-themed week? Here’s a peek at some of my class’s favorite apple activities — from math to crafts — that kept my K-1 students engaged all week long. And yes, I finally joined the Apple Week club… and loved every second of it! If you’re looking for a
Finding engaging, developmentally appropriate writing activities each month can be tricky, and prep work can feel overwhelming. That’s why we created ready-to-use, monthly writing centers that save you time while supporting your students’ growth. With everything pre-planned and modeled, these centers help students build confidence and independence in their writing.
