My first year teaching I felt like all the learning activities were scattered in all the places and I spent more time FINDING what I needed then using what I needed. Even using a paper scope and sequence can be tedious if activities aren't link to that you are teaching! Are you looking for help as you plan out your school year with a quick click to plan method? Now, you can check out my … [Read more...]
Must Dos For Parent Communication
Any veteran teacher will tell you that one of the greatest challenges to teaching is the parents. Do you have a parent horror story you relive from time to time that you wish never happened? I know I do and I have never met a fellow teacher who hasn't! Parents can bring out the good, the bad, and even the ugly in many of us. Lets talk about the Must Dos for Parents Communication. Must Do … [Read more...]
Must Dos for Meet the Teacher
What are the Must Dos for Meet the Teacher? Meet the teacher is the special time when your soon to be students get to come meet you and you get to meet them. Parents can ask questions. Students can get excited and calm their nerves. And teachers should use this time to put families at ease and to get important information from families. Let's break this down into two parts. The first part can be … [Read more...]
How to Make and Use a Star Chart
Let me show you how to make and use a star chart in your classroom. I need to start by saying I didn't invent idea, but I saw this in a neighboring classroom and decided to make it my own. This was created 13 full school years ago and it works just as awesome today as it did the first year. Here is how to make a star chart and how to use one in your classroom. Step 1: What you will Need -1 large … [Read more...]
Must Dos for the First Day of Kindergarten
We know the first day of school is coming soon and you want to make sure you are ready to rock and roll on day number one. A smart teacher once told me that the goals of a full day of Kindergarten are simple: feed them and get them home. So let's break down the must dos for the first day! Lets dive into the must dos for the first day of kindergarten. Must do 1- Give them something right off the … [Read more...]
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