One of my favorite things to make my class each year is an end-of-the-year slideshow or class movie. It is a fun way to wrap up the year, celebrating all of our learning activities and events. How to Make a DVD-Free Class Movie One of my least favorite things to do is to burn 20-25 DVDs. I hate doing to the store to buy them, then staying up all night burning copy after copy. A few copies … [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...]
Easy Encouragement Idea
Here is an easy prep and lost cost idea to spread easy encouragement in your school. This idea came from a coworker of mine who prepped these FUN pencils for her students for the morning of testing.She used Avery Address Labels, a new pre-sharpened pencil, and a few minutes of time. Each pencil had a special message on the left side. Here is How to Make These Easy Encouragement … [Read more...]
How Teachers Can Make a Change
If you are here, you are asking yourself How Teachers Can Make a Change? Teacher burnout is a real thing. Passionate, educated teachers give everything they have. Teachers provide everything to their schools; towards improving data, and test scores, and towards trying to be the perfect educator in a world full of beautiful, DESERVING, important students. Little by little teachers are being worn … [Read more...]
Dear Teachers, Stop. Just Stop
Dear Teachers, Stop. Just stop. I can not take it anymore. I need you to stop what you are doing. First, it isn't working. And it isn't fair. It isn't right. As a matter of fact, you are only making things worse for yourself and your class. As a mother, I have to intervene and tell you like it is... What do you need to stop? Don't worry. I will make it as easy for you as I can. Stop. … [Read more...]
Teaching is a Love/Hate Relationship
Teaching is a love/hate relationship. Teaching is a passionate love/hate relationship. Let's talk about it. Teaching is a Relationship Why? Teachers are absolutely passionate about their careers, their gift, and most importantly their students. After all, once a student enters a teacher's room, that teacher holds claim to them. Forever. They will always be "my student." This passion … [Read more...]
Make Time For Each Learner
One of the biggest struggles for a teacher is to make sure they make time for each and every learner each and every day. But if we are successful in making a little time for each learner every single day, the impact on their lives is simply immeasurable. The impact on your life is even greater. This is the best teaching trick I ever learned about in college. Make Time For Each Learner Why is … [Read more...]
What If Teachers ARE NOT the Problem?
Listen up. What If Teachers ARE NOT the Problem? Why? I recently saw this video on Facebook that touched my heart. It essentially states that teachers are not doing what they need to do to help students achieve. And it hit my soul that What If Teachers Are Not the Problem? Where Have All the Teachers Gone? There’s a teacher shortage in the U.S. So we got some hardworking teachers to tell us … [Read more...]
More Classroom Banner Ideas
More Classroom Banner Ideas: I am slightly obsessed with making a classroom banner this year. I am loving the look of banners and I love how easy they are to create. I found an additional way to make another banner so I want to share it with you. Classroom Banner Ideas First, I printed out these white banner pieces. I didn't want the dark, ink-rich versions for this project. Then I took a … [Read more...]
10 Items Every Teacher Mom Needs
10 Items Every Teacher Mom Needs: Being a teacher requires the purchase of many items for your classroom. Being a mommy requires the purchase of many items for your home. When the two roles merge, there are a few extra items that can save the day. As a mother of two children, let me share with you 10 items every teacher mom NEEDS. Teacher Moms Need Snacks Each year for back to school, we … [Read more...]
Fun Friday Linky
I like to think my classroom is always a place where fun and learning meet. My TA will most likely tell you the same thing. My custodians will tell you we are messy and creative. My Administration will tell you we always have something up our sleeves. And my team will tell you we like to think outside the box. So I am linking up to the FL post all about FUN activities for our classroom! And since … [Read more...]
10 Steps to Center Success
10 Steps to Center Success is here! FLASHBACK to my first year teaching: The thought of center time raised my blood pressure. I was flat-out scared to give my children even a small bit of control in my room. It was 100% MY FEAR and 0% developmentally okay. Looking back, why did I think that 4-year-olds in PreK could do this and my own 5-year-olds could not? So I finally, reluctantly did center … [Read more...]
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