How to Implement STEM in the Classroom
STEM is the new hot topic in education. Everyone is eager to jump on this wagon and start building engineers. But how do you really
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How to Have Effective Behavior Management
Behavior management. You have to have it. It’s the area that most beginning teachers struggle with and it’s the area that seasoned teachers may struggle
How to Have Successful Parent Teacher Conferences!
Parent/teacher conferences are around the corner. You dread meeting with all those parents who think their child has no faults or that their child isn’t
How To Make Your Phonics Practice Fun
Phonics…..so much skill and drill. Read and reread. It can be monotonous and boring for many students learning to read. Engagement is critical. That is
4 of the Most Important Focuses for the First Week of School
Who else is ready for school to start? I have been thinking a lot this summer about how to set my new students up for
How to Make Pencils Last ALL YEAR in the Classroom!
Looking for a fool-proof way to have pencils last you the ENTIRE year?!?!? Yes, I am not kidding! Since I have implemented this concept 5
WELCOME TO THE ISLAND!!!
I’m so happy that you are interested in joining the island email list! By joining today you will receive many ideas for teaching and how
How to Use Classroom Reward Coupons and LOVE it! {FREEBIE}
Are you looking for a BETTER way to efficiently manage classroom behaviors? Do you want something that will fit with any behavior management plan that
EASY Stem Activity to Get Your Students Excited {FREEBIE}
Are you looking for something that will have ALL of your elementary students engaged from young kids to older? Do you hate planning out stem
Valentine’s Day Cards & Writing For Your Loved Ones {Freebie}
Looking for a project for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day that is as sweet as can be? These Valentine’s Day cards are perfect and get
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”