Was your school closed this past week due to winter weather? Here in the lowcountry, it snowed! And let me tell you that is an EVENT! Since I moved here 7 years ago this is the 2nd time we’ve had […]
What Will Stick? A Guide to Hanging Items in the Classroom
Have you ever taped something to your classroom wall and within a couple hours it has fallen to the ground? Or you have to keep rehanging the same poster day after day? That used to happen to me, and items […]
Small Changes With the Potential to = Large Impact
Usually with the arrival of a new year, you think about how to make this year different. Usually how to make this year better in some way. It can be difficult to follow through on what you set out to […]
8 Simple No-Bake Winter Snacks to Make in the Classroom
Winter officialy starts on December 21st, but I know in some places it already feels like winter! And since my post 10 Simple No-Bake Fall Snacks to Make in the Classroom was such a hit, I thought I’d give it […]
A Festive Round-Up of FREE Holidays Around the World Activities
It’s that time between Thanksgiving break and Christmas break. A time where you want to feel the Christmas spirit, but it’s, also, a bit chaotic. Depending on how your school calendar works, your students may be taking winter benchmarks before […]
8 Fantastic & Free Activities for Practicing Gratitude in the Classroom
For the final week of this series about practicing gratitude, I am going to bring it back to the classroom. I will be sharing with you activities for teaching your students about gratitude. Instilling the idea of practicing gratitude in […]
5 Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude
Last week, I posted about 5 Ways Practicing Gratitude Makes Your Life Better. If you haven’t seen it, be sure to give the link a click and check it out…Now that you know the many benefits of practicing gratitude regularly, […]
5 Ways Practicing Gratitude Makes Your Life Better
I can’t believe it’s November! The school year is just flying by. Did you survive Halloween and the day after? It’s always fun to see all the students dressed up in their costumes! With November, we move into a month […]
Dry Erase Markers Ranked: Worst to Best
Last week I posted about How to Select the BEST Whiteboards for Students. If you missed it, be sure to check it out! So, it’s only fitting that this week I delve into dry erase markers. And just like with […]
How to Select the Best Whiteboards for Students
Individual student whiteboards are a must-have, especially in an elementary classroom! They have unlimited uses and will be used every single day. Some uses include solving a math problem and holding it up to compare with the class, writing words, […]