Shifting the Balance was a book that really helped me as a teacher and I think it will help you as well. Therefore, I created a 6-day FREE email series to dive into Shifting the Balance book. Participating is super simple: You will get your first set of notes and thoughts in an hour. Then, you get one email a day for the next 5 days. It is as simple as that. Why Should You Read Shifting … [Read more...]
Teacher Backpack or Teacher Tote?
Teacher Backpack or Teacher Tote? As an elementary school teacher, you have a multitude of responsibilities, from delivering engaging lessons to managing a classroom full of energetic students. To navigate through your daily teaching adventures with ease, it's crucial to have a reliable companion by your side. The question arises: Should you opt for a teacher backpack or a teacher tote? In this … [Read more...]
A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Classroom Library
Are you looking for a practical guide to setting up a classroom library? Today, we are diving into a journey to create a class library that will enchant and captivate our lower elementary students and create the most significant space for little learners can access. Forget dusty shelves and dull books—prepare for practice, a manageable space of literary treasures that will ignite the imaginations … [Read more...]
Use Class Dojo to Redeem Points with Ease
You can now use Class Dojo to redeem points with ease. Class Dojo now has a feature that allows you to redeem points with ease. Let me show you how to use this feature from the website and the app. As well as an important tip you need to know to use class dojo points for teachers. How to Use Class Dojo to Redeem Points First, as a classroom teacher, you have to teach rules and structures … [Read more...]
3 Great Covid Ideas Teachers Want to Keep Going
Our year of Covid education was interesting, to say the least. It encompassed many things; good, bad, and ugly. Along the path of getting through this past year, teachers got even more creative and we problem solved more than ever. We learned some new skills and ideas that we may want to keep going. Let's dive into those great Covid Ideas teachers want to keep going. What are Some Covid Ideas … [Read more...]
Simple Tips for Balancing Home and Teaching
Being a teacher is a job where you can work 24/7 and still won't have enough time to get everything done. Truthfully, the workload is never going away. Here are my tips for balancing home and teaching the best way I know how. I am not perfect, but I strive to become a better person/mother/wife/teacher every day. And I know how tough it is balancing teaching and personal life. Do You Struggle … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Boot Camp 2023
Kindergarten Boot Camp is here! Yes, we have brought back Kindergarten Boot Camp, but we have made it bigger and better than ever! This year we are bringing you 24 topics, tons of printables, and so much more in this on-demand video PD series made for Kindergarten teachers. Marsha McGuire from A Differentiated Kindergarten is joining us to share her expertise on several topics this year and LeAnna … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Readiness Skills Checklist
You will love this Kindergarten Readiness Skills Checklist. Each year, my Kindergarten team hosts a Stepping Up to Kindergarten meeting for upcoming Kindergartener's parents and every year parents ask for a Kindergarten Readiness Skills Checklist. Many times Kindergarten is a learner's first experience with school. This is a time we dedicate to our upcoming parents so they can better prepare … [Read more...]
Simple Boom Learning Tutorials And Troubleshooting
Check out this Boom Learning Tutorials because we are in LOVE with BOOM LEARNING and we know you are going to be too. That being said, if you are here, it is because you have some questions about how Boom Learning works or need some troubleshooting help. Please look through here and reach out if you can’t resolve whatever is going on. How do I sign up for a Boom Learning … [Read more...]
Continuing Learning Activities
Here is an editable Continuing Learning Activities that you can use for virtual school. We are in uncharted territories in the state of Georgia. The school has been canceled for two weeks. We are moving towards a digital continuous learning activities model for these two weeks. Let me share with you how my grade level is handling this and provide you with an editable way to do this FREE continuing … [Read more...]
How My Class Reads to Dogs
Are you ready to learn about how my Class Reads to Dogs? I have a fun and engaging idea for reading motivation for elementary students that I can't wait to share with you. This year my class started reading to dogs. You read that right. We meet at a shelter or rescue and we read to dogs. I can't wait to share with you how we organized this activity, got the parents and students excited, and made … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Rigor and Speed in Kindergarten
Let's talk about the difference between speed and rigor in the Kindergarten classroom. There seems to be a big push to move the Kindergarten curriculum faster, more rigorous, and to squeeze in more content. The goal is to get little learners to read more sooner and complete math quicker. Why are we in a hurry? What is the rush? Let's Talk About Rigor and Speed in Kindergarten In recent years, … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 9
- Next Page »