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Spring Activities For Students Introduction Spring is right around the corner! Thursday, March 20th, is the official day. Spring activities for students will begin to replace winter ones. Now is the time to transition from winter into spring in your classroom. I will trade out the current snowflake winter window
Winter Activities For Students Introduction It’s winter, and that means I can focus on doing winter activities for students in my classroom! And it also means where I live that cold weather and snow are here. How about you? What is winter like for you? Do you do any winter
5 Teacher Tips For Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences It’s November, the school year is moving along and we are now in the season for parent-teacher conferences. Whether your school does conferences at the end of the quarter or during the quarter, being prepared is key for successful conferences. In this
Fall Classroom Activities for 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades Introduction Yay! It’s Fall! Cooler weather and colorful trees! Here are some fall classroom activities for fourth, fifth, and sixth grades that I have created to capture the season. Use these products as fun independent work, partner or group work, fast
How To Keep Consistent Classroom Management and Routines Introduction How to keep consistent classroom management and routines in your classroom now that the back to school season is gone. This may be a question you are asking yourself right now. How do you stay consistent with your classroom management and
Taming Your Weekly Teacher To Do List! Introduction Trust me having a system to deal with all your “to do’s” to tame your weekly teacher to do list is a must! I know because it is the end of August and I am “in the thick of it”. I just
Classroom Set Up Ideas For The New School Year! Introduction It’s that time again for classroom set-up ideas for the new school year! How will you be arranging your classroom for this school year? Will you keep it the same all school year or will you mix it up a
5 Beginning of The School Year Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget! Introduction At the beginning of the school year, there are lots of tasks to do and lots of tasks to remember to do! But, here are 5 Beginning of The School Year Tasks You Don’t Want to Forget!
Back To School Ready! Introduction First impressions matter, be ready but not perfect, put your best foot forward! Remember teaching is about being consistent every day! Think about what can you do TODAY to help you have great days for yourself and your students. What can you do TODAY to
How To Plan For The School Year Introduction How do you plan for the school year? If you are like me once it’s June signifying it’s the end of the school year your not thinking about planning. I don’t think about how to plan for the school year at all
My Favorite Teacher Professional Development Books! Why Read Teacher Professional Development Books Why should you read teacher professional development books? Especially since you will read them on your own time without them being required readings. Well, if you are dedicated to your career, enjoy teaching, and want to be your
5 Tips For Packing Up Your Classroom at The End of The School Year Introduction When it’s the end of the school year and you’re packing up your classroom, you are probably eager to start summer vacation! But as a teacher, there may be one thing “standing in your way”
7 Fun Indoor Recess Games Introduction Rain, Snow, Heat, Calls For Indoor Recess Games And Activities! Rain, snow, cold weather, and sometimes excessive heat call for indoor recess games and activities! Having a variety of indoor recess games and activities ready to use with your students is a must! Although
Reading Foundation: The Alphabet, Vowels, and Consonants Introduction Since I have taught grades first through sixth, I know the importance of having a solid reading foundation. It’s best for students to develop critical reading skills in the primary grades. It becomes very challenging for upper elementary students and middle school
Back to School Resources To Use In Your Classroom Introduction It’s that time of year again when I am looking through back-to-school resources. As teachers, we know the first day of school as well as the first weeks of school are important! This is the time when we set the
Planning Your Reading Block Introduction When planning your reading block you are working on the actual structure of your reading block. The day-to-day of what you will do and how you will teach. Hopefully, you read my blog post from last week about organizing your reading classroom for back-to-school. If not
How To Organize Your Classroom Reading Corner! Introduction Organizing your classroom reading corner or space is one way to start the new school year off to a great start! Even if it’s not the beginning of the school year, maintaining an organized reading space is a must. No matter if
More Picture Books To Use With Upper Elementary Students During Back To School Time! Review Of Blog Post Part I of How to Use Picture Books With Upper Elementary Students During Back To School If you have read Part I of this blog post series “How To Use Picture Books
How To Use Picture Books With Upper Elementary Students During Back To School Time! Why Use Picture Books With Upper Elementary Students Are you wondering how to use picture books in upper elementary during back-to-school time? When I taught 1st grade, I loved reading read-alouds and read them to my
7 Back To School Tips For New Teachers Introduction Congratulations! It’s official you’re a new teacher (smile)! You landed that first teaching job and are eager to start! You may feel a little nervous but I’m sure there’s some excitement shining through too. These 7 Back To School Tips For
Effective Parent Communication Can Make a Big Difference! Introduction Effective parent communication can make a big difference when it comes to communicating with your student’s families. How teachers communicate with parents begins at the beginning of the school year and continues throughout the school year. No matter what grade level
5 Tips for Creating a Caring Community in the Classroom Introduction A classroom where students are engaged in learning, in my opinion, begins with a caring community! Creating a caring community appears to start on the very first day of school when students arrive. But if we are honest, it
Moving Grade Levels? How To Successfully Make That Change! Introduction I have taught 1st grade through 6th grade so trust me I have lots of experience in moving grade levels! Now I didn’t do it in numerical order. Starting with 1st grade and then moving into teaching 6th grade. I
Back From Spring Break Activities Introduction Spring break is a much-awaited event in the classroom, especially if the break falls after March! So much so that it appears that my students are not concerned about when we are coming back from spring break. I have not heard many students ask
More Women’s History Month Book Collection For Upper Elementary Introduction: Celebrating Women’s History Month Last week I posted Part I of this mini-series blog post about Women’s History Month. I talked about ideas to use for Women’s History Month classroom activities for upper elementary students. As well as I discussed
Women’s History Month Book Collection For Upper Elementary Women’s History Month Introduction Women’s History Month is a significant time to recognize and celebrate women and their contributions to society. It is a time to focus on Women’s History Month classroom activities. Activities that you can do with your upper elementary
How To Use Discussion Cards Introduction Do you have your students form literature circles, book clubs, or novel study groups? Are they meeting frequently to discuss the books they are reading? Are you looking for ways to help guide students in discussing what they’re reading? Ultimately, wanting students to engage
3 Ways To Use Reading and Writing Surveys in Upper Elementary! Introduction Reading and Writing Surveys in Upper Elementary What do you think about surveys? Do you like to take them? Do you enjoy giving your opinion about something you have used or will use in the future? Well, survey
Why Use Novel Studies? Introduction What Are Novel Studies? You may be asking yourself, what are novel studies? And why might I want to do novel studies in my classroom? There are many ways to do novel studies. Some teachers may have students read the same book as a class.
6th Grade Chapter Books By Black Authors Introduction Celebrating Black History Month is a vital time to recognize African Americans’ contributions, talents, and skills. It’s essential that we pause and reflect with our students on the accomplishments that others have made over the years. In this blog post, I will
Researching Harriet Tubman During Black History Month Introduction Black History Month Researching Harriet Tubman during Black History Month opens the door for insightful discussions with your students! It is important that during Black History Month students learn about the essential contributions made to our society by heroic people like Harriet
5 Tips For Your Next Author Study! Introduction An author study is a great way to introduce your students to a variety of authors and the books they have written. Begin with some familiar authors. Authors of books you have read to your class. Then choose authors your students have
Reading For Comprehension in Upper Elementary Introduction We teachers know that reading for comprehension is important for students to be able to do in upper elementary. But how do we help our students learn how to do this while reading? Especially when they have to read a text they may
Snowflake Winter Read-Alouds Winter Wonderland Theme January is a great time to do a “winter wonderland” theme in your classroom! Bring fun to your winter read-alouds by adding quick crafts for students to do! During the winter months, students are use to the routine of being in school. So changing
How To Use A Reading Response Journal To Research Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Introduction When looking for Martin Luther King Jr. activities to do with your students a reading response journal can easily pair with a read-aloud. You can help your students research Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Upper
Back From Winter Break Activities Introduction It’s that time of year again, back from winter break! It’s true we have a countdown in the classroom eagerly waiting for the start of winter break. But many of us don’t give too much thought to returning from winter break! We want to
5 Class Reward System Ideas Introduction Are you searching for whole class reward system ideas that help you motivate and reward your class all while setting a classroom goal? A classroom goal that will focus on the whole class and have students working as a team? One where you can
How a Daily Agenda Can Inspire Your Students To Start Right Away Introduction Do your students know what to do when they come into your classroom? Or is the start of class chaotic without a clear routine? Perhaps, students have tons of questions as they enter. So many questions that
Using Reading Response Journals In the Classroom Introduction Have you used reading response journals with your students to help them with reading comprehension? Reading response journals can help your students respond in writing about what they are currently reading. Students can respond before, during, and after reading. Reading response journals
Why Focused Goal Setting With Your Students is Powerful! Introduction Goal setting with students is powerful! Think about it, do you set goals for yourself at the start of a new school year about what you want to accomplish? How about setting resolutions for a new year? I’m sure you
3 Powerful Ways To Engage Students in Reading Using a Survey Introduction As a reading teacher, it’s important that I engage students in reading. One way I can do this is by using a reading interest survey with my students. Through using a survey, I can discover more about them
I have taught grades 1st through 6th grade! Read my blog for tips and ideas to use in your reading classroom!
