Last week I wrote about 10 end of the year read-alouds to read to your students, which really started to get my mind on the end of the year. So to keep with that theme, this week, I’m going to share five awesome activities you can do with your students to close out the year in an unforgettable way! 1. […]
5 Awesome Activities for an Unforgettable End of the Year!
10 of the Best Books for the End of the Year
How many days of school do you left? We are at less than 30 days! Time seems to fly during these last days of school and I intend to make every minute count as we wind down the school year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a litttle fun! One way I like to have a little fun is […]
Motivating Your Students During Testing Season
The end of the year is near. We can feel it and so can our students. However, it is not over yet. Testing season is about begin. You know, those pesky end-of-year assessments for the school and the state. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that there is too much testing that happens during a typical school year, but that […]
10 Hoppy Easter Brain Breaks!
The first day of Spring is next week! Does it feel like spring where you are? Here in South Carolina we are finally getting some warm weather, but the pollen has kicked up. It’s like it is raining yellow! However with the arrival of spring and warmer weather, our students tend to get more bouncy as they wake up from […]
A Round-Up of FREE Math Resources for Independent Work
Two weeks ago I posted about free resources to use for your science of reading based independent work, so I thought it only right to do a post on free resources for math independent work! Most elementary classroom math time includes time for independent practice. And if it doesn’t, it should. This is usually done with the use of math […]
A Round-Up of FREE Resources for SOR Independent Work
Awhile back I wrote about how to bring the fun back into the classroom in a world of curriculums. If you didn’t catch that post, you can read it here. Anyway at the end I wrote that I would be back with some independent work ideas. You may be asking yourself, “Why is she giving us ideas now?” To answer […]
I’m Taking Advice From Chris Hemsworth
Last night my family and I sat down to watch the last episode of Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, a mini-series done by National Geographic on Disney+ about Chris Hemsworth’s journey to learn how to live a healthier and longer life. There are six episodes in the series. Each one focuses on a different health aspect that contributes to your quality […]
What To Do When You’re Questioning Your Career Choice
This was me last year around this time. I was in the middle of a difficult school year. The most difficult of my career. Along with the couple years prior, COVID years, which were difficult, too. I was finding it almost impossible to get up and go to school each day. I cried, often. I knew I needed to do […]
Top 5 Tips for Working With an Assistant
Many times in the younger grades you have the privilege of having an assistant in your classroom. I have had the privilege of working with an assistant almost my entire teaching career. The only time I did not have an assistant was during my time in first grade. The best part about having an assistant is having another set of […]
8 Valentine’s Day Books Your Students Will LOVE!
With February around the corner, finally (Am I right?), it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. I remember how much I loved celebrating Valentine’s Day in elementary school. Decorating a valentine mailbox, choosing the perfect valentine for each friend, having a class party with heart-shaped cookies, and more. My teachers over the years always made it a special day. […]