What are the Must Dos for PrePlanning for Teachers? Preplanning is usually a time filled with meetings, required training sessions, and beginning-of-the-year prep. It is a fun time to catch up with my wonderful coworkers and their summer festivities. It is also a great time to start to bond with new faculty members. There is always a rush of fresh start excitement! And there is a buzz about … [Read more...]
Simple Meet the Teacher Tip Using Google Forms
A few years ago I posted this tip about using Google Forms for Meet the Teacher. Over time, Google Forms has been updated and I have been able to make this tip better and more efficient for teachers and parents. What is Google Forms? Google Forms is a great Google way to make forms easy to fill out for the user and easy to read for the maker. You can gather information and data so easily and … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Math Activities
Back-to-School Math activities are a part of this bundle of activities that will be hit in your classroom because the first month of school is a blur. Teachers need time to set everything up to become functioning and meaningful while learning for their students in their classroom. Don't let math the first month be exhausting! Don't get lost trying to complete initial assessments of your students … [Read more...]
Classroom Reveal from Sharing Kindergarten
Welcome to my classroom reveal. My second home is my classroom. It is my happy place. This classroom isn't perfect, but it was created by me! This reveal occurred when I switched schools and had to move and redo everything. Classroom Goal But more importantly, is what my classroom is to my students. First, I want this place to be their second home. Secondly, I need it to be their happy … [Read more...]
Thanks Back-to-School Helpers
We need to thank our back-to-school helpers. It is that time of year when we teachers need to spend a moment to thank those people who are the back-to-school helpers. Those who help and support us as we make the shift to ready our classrooms. Summer Self Vs Back-to-School Self Back-to-school time transforms me. During the summer I am a full-time wife and mommy who organizes activities and … [Read more...]
Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies?
Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies? One reoccurring topic at the end of every summer is school supplies! Why is that list so long? Do we really need to bring EVERYTHING on the list? WHY? Why Do They Need All Those School Supplies? First, let me inform you guys of a little secret. Supply lists are a HUGE pet peeve of MANY teachers. That is right... we hate them too. So why do we do … [Read more...]
Start-of-the-Year Wall Decor
What should each and every Kindergarten teacher know about start-of-the-year wall decor? More so, what wall decor remains on the wall all year long? Also, what wall decor remain on the wall year after year? Here is some Start of the Year Wall Decor Ideas. Alphabet Wall Decor First, you must have an Alphabet that connects to phonics skills. You will refer to it every day, multiple times a … [Read more...]
Classroom Help! What To Do?
Classroom Help! What to do? Guys. I NEED your help. I need your creative minds. I need your years of problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking. I Need Classroom Help! Look at the panoramic view of my NEW classroom. I am SO SO SO excited to get a beautiful, bare, clean slate to start to transform. I am beyond blessed to dive into this space and make it my dream … [Read more...]
Kindergarten School Rules and Classroom Rules
Kindergarten School Rules and Classroom Rules are exactly how you should start your year. In the FIRST month of school, you are going to break down your class rules for your students, many of whom have never been to school or in a structured environment. And perhaps you are asking yourself what are the most important rules in school? Kindergarten School Rules and Classroom … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Glue Gun Tip
You need to know this Ultimate Glue Gun Tip! I have discovered the BEST glue gun tip EVER for hanging up just about anything on your school walls. When I say THIS is the ultimate tip... I mean it. I can't believe I didn't know this easy trick before now. Glue Gun Tip First, Let me say this is NOT my idea. Everyone in my current school does this. They thought everyone knew … [Read more...]
Classroom Management Tips
Classroom management is hard. It is so hard. Little learners don't always know how to behave at school or in a structured setting. And let's keep it real. Some students have little desire to behave. Classroom management was the single most important topic I needed to learn in college. Why?My former principal told our faculty this: Those question marks touch my soul. When I have a student … [Read more...]
Teaching Behaviors is Important
Let's talk about Teaching Behaviors. As educators, we know how important it is to teach our students the basics in Kindergarten. And in each and every grade. We know what each student must achieve to move on to the next grade. We also know what each student should know to make their next year above what is required for promotion. Why is Teaching Behaviors Important? Additionally, educators … [Read more...]