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
Hey there, Are you teaching about growth mindset in your classroom? If you are, I have a treat for you today! This interactive game is very easy to use. Simply download it on your laptop, computer, iPad, or tablet, and you’re ready to go! The PDF format allows you to
A few years ago, I decided to implement a few NEW things in my daily classroom routine. Morning tubs was at the top of this list and I’m glad I did it! My students are really loving it and so am I! Morning tubs can be done in so many
Are you a k-2 teacher looking to get inspired for the new school year? Do you like to collaborate with other educators? Would you like to have a safe place to connect, share ideas, and discuss classroom happenings with other k-2 teachers? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THE QUESTIONS ABOVE, ! I’m SO excited to connect with all of you
I’m always looking for new ways to integrate technology into my daily classroom routines. Brainstorming ways to revamp “blah” activities into new and improved ones has become something I love to do. This time, I decided to switch out my old paper flashcards for digital ones. Why print, laminate, and
More and more teachers are hopping on the “paperless classroom train” and it’s no surprise that they are seeing amazing success. Their students are more motivated, they are seeing improvements in their students’ focus and productivity, and they are LOVING that they get to spend less time photocopying! Integrating technology in
One of my teaching goals this year was to improve my writer’s workshop. Every year, I feel like I need to work harder at getting my students to write GOOD narratives. I started this school year with this huge goal for myself and I think things are working out pretty
Working with struggling readers can be quite the task. We worry about these kids the most and spend so much time trying to figure out what can be done to help them succeed in our classrooms. If you’re looking for new ideas, keep reading for 5 ways to help your
Hi there, friends! Are you ready to tackle the final schools days before winter break? I am! Let me share my plans for the next couple of weeks with you Christmas lovers 😉 My goal this week is to keep my students as engaged as they can be, while learning
Hi everyone, I have had so many questions regarding my growing bundles lately that I thought I’d pop in here and give you a proper explanation. Although it DOES sound like I’m expecting, I’m not. Trust me. Ain’t no baby growing in this belly! Ha! If you have been visiting
