6 Simple But Important Things to do the First Day Back From Break
Why does it seem like you finally get into the swing of things and then BAM a break happens? It doesn’t fail. How do you
Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? Differentiated Parts of Speech FREEBIE
These are one of the cutest decorations that I have made this year! They are perfect to display on lockers or as a bulletin board
Easy Christmas Activities to Excite Students {FREEBIE}
Check out these Christmas activities that will excite students 🙂 Ahhhhh!!!! Christmas is sneaking up on us! Shelves are already stocked with toys and Christmas
Activities to Engage Students after Winter Break {with a FREEBIE}
Activities to Engage Students after Winter Break! Students are back from winter break – the gifts, food and endless free time are of the past.
EASY Christmas Gifts from Students Parents Will Love
EASY Christmas Gifts for the Classroom Once December hits, Christmas gifts and crafts are on every teacher’s mind! Teachers are often looking for the “perfect”
Teaching Gratitude in the Classroom {with a FREEBIE}
Gratitude. We all wish it came naturally to students, but sadly, it does not. Teaching gratitude in the classroom is a MUST because it shapes each student’s
Are you Struggling Teaching Addition with Regrouping?
Oh……addition with regrouping…..how I loathe thee! The manipulatives, understanding two digits can not go in the ones place, carrying, forgetting to add the one you
5 Halloween/Fall Activities to Engage Your Students
Pumpkins, skeletons, candy corn, ghosts, and haunted houses……you know what that means! Fall is here and my FAVORITE holiday that comes with it……HALLOWEEN! Although the
Meet Boom Cards™: Your New Teaching BFF (EXCLUSIVE FREEBIE)
Have you ever learned about a new instructional tool or strategy and wondered how you managed to teach before it existed? Well, if you have
Phonics Focus Lessons
I know summer is quickly winding down for some of you, and I can’t believe it! As I get ready for my school year to
Simple Strategies to Improve Student Spelling this Year
Does spelling ever get pushed to the side in your room? There are so many standards we’re responsible for each year, and spelling just doesn’t
5 Ways that a Classroom Theme can Make your Year Great
Many of us are beginning to think about getting back into our classrooms and get ready for the next school year. When you are setting
Tips for Making Differentiation EASIER in the Classroom
Does differentiation overwhelm anyone else? It can feel like a monumental task sometimes, can’t it? Trying to figure out the exact skill level each of your
Burlap + Teal Classroom Decor
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