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As the school year wraps up and you prepare for yo

As the school year wraps up and you prepare for your incoming class, here’s something important to remember:

Avoid pre-judging new students based on what you’ve heard from other teachers. Keep an open mind and form your own opinions. While it’s helpful to be aware of their history, don’t let it define them.

Give each student the benefit of a fresh start.

#teachersofinstagram #classroomsetup #classroomideas #newschoolyear #teachertip #teachingideas #iteachtoo #elementaryschoolteacher

The end of the year can bring a mix of emotions, a

The end of the year can bring a mix of emotions, and behavior challenges, as routines shift and excitement builds.

It’s the perfect time to revisit behavior expectations and reteach what it means to be kind and show empathy.

Here are a few simple ways to help students finish the year strong, with kindness and care. Read more about these ideas on my blog.

Want the link? Comment KIND and I’ll DM it to you! 💛

#teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #endofyearactivities #classroomcommunity
#endofyear #iteachtoo #teachingtips

Looking for an engaging end-of-unit project that h

Looking for an engaging end-of-unit project that hits all the right notes? A Bloom Ball might be exactly what your class needs!

Not only does it reinforce learning and promote higher-order thinking, but it also gives students a chance to collaborate, get creative, and take pride in their work. 🙌

I’m sharing 10 reasons why you should try a Bloom Ball in your classroom and how you can get started today!

Want the step-by-step guide and template? 😍

Comment BLOOM and I’ll DM you the links!

#bloomballproject #formativeassessment #teacherclarity #upperelementaryteacher #engaginglessons #classroomprojects #talesfromaverybusyteacher

As the school year winds down, it’s easy to get

As the school year winds down, it’s easy to get caught in the “check-the-box” mindset. But before we shift into full summer mode, let’s pause and reflect:

Were our instructional practices truly rooted in clarity or did some slip into compliance?

This end-of-year self-check is for teachers, coaches, and admin who want to be intentional about what they carry into next year. From learning targets to coaching cycles to student ownership, let’s get honest about what worked for learning and what just became routine.

Because clarity isn’t just about posting goals or collecting data. It’s about making sure those things actually serve instruction and student growth.

Swipe through this reflection, save it for your next team meeting or coaching session, and tag a teammate to reflect with.

What’s one thing you want to bring back to clarity next year? I’d love to hear it!

#clarityovercompliance #instructionalcoach #endofyearreflection #teacherclarity #visiblelearning #instructionalcoaching #elementaryteachers #teacherinstagram #iteach456 #coachlife #teacherpd #teachingreflection #talesfromaverybusyteacher

Engage your students with these end of the year ac

Engage your students with these end of the year activities!
Comment EOY and I’ll DM you the links.😎

#teachersofinstagram #teachergram #teacherinspiration #elementaryteacher #iteachtoo #teachersfollowteachers #teachertribe #classroomideas #teachingtips #teacherresources #classroominspo #teachercreated #teachinglife #teacherstyle #teachersofig #teacherlove #iteachk #iteachfirst #iteachsecond #iteachthird #iteachfourth #iteachfifth #tptteacher #teacherspayteachers #teachercontentcreator #teacherhacks #teacherreels

Try it tomorrow, five positives for every one corr

Try it tomorrow, five positives for every one correction, and just watch what happens. 🤩

#teacherclarity #classroommanagement #elementaryteacher #formativefeedback #iteachtoo #teachergoals

Here’s a fun and thoughtful end of the year gift

Here’s a fun and thoughtful end of the year gift you can give to your students.😍

Type up a letter with the title “I Will Remember” or “I Will Miss,” and write out what you’ll miss or remember about your students.

Include their names and make it personal. Print them out as a letter or in a 4x6 size to place into a plastic magnetic frame.
You can also print out a quote that resonates with your class, like the “Be the Nice Kid” quote. Put that into a small photo key chain and make that a part of the gift too.

My last year teaching, I decided to add a friendship bracelet to the gift and I packaged them all together in a cellophane bag.

Comment GIFT and I will DM you the link to find this resource in my shop.🎁

#teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #iteachtoo #teacherlife #teachersofig #tpt #teacherspayteachers #teachfourth #education #teaching #iteachfirst #iteachthird #teacherproblems #iteach4th #iteach3rd #teachergram #teachersoftpt #thirdgrade #secondgrade #teacherfriends #iteach345 #lifeofateacher #classroomsetup #elementaryteachers #teachersofinstagram

There are students out there who still think of yo

There are students out there who still think of you because you were kind to them. 🥹

Never stop being that teacher. 🫶🏻
#teaching #teachersofig #teachergram #teacherideas #classroomsetup #elementaryschoolteacher #classroomculture #teacherappreciation

Teacher Appreciation Week is in full swing, and I

Teacher Appreciation Week is in full swing, and I want to surprise a couple of incredible educators with a special gift! 💛

Know a teacher who deserves some extra love? Tag them in the comments and share why they deserve a little surprise. I’ll be choosing 1–2 teachers to receive a gift, just for being awesome.

✨ Deadline to tag is Sunday, 5/11 at 11PM MT ✨

Let’s fill this week with gratitude, kindness, and a whole lot of teacher love.

Edited to add: Giveaway closed. Winners chosen in comments. DM to claim prize. (5/12/25)

#teacherappreciationweek #teachersupportteachers #teachergiveaway #teachersofinstagram #teacherlove #teacherlife #iteachtoo #elementaryteacher

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As the school year wraps up and you prepare for yo

As the school year wraps up and you prepare for your incoming class, here’s something important to remember:

Avoid pre-judging new students based on what you’ve heard from other teachers. Keep an open mind and form your own opinions. While it’s helpful to be aware of their history, don’t let it define them.

Give each student the benefit of a fresh start.

#teachersofinstagram #classroomsetup #classroomideas #newschoolyear #teachertip #teachingideas #iteachtoo #elementaryschoolteacher

The end of the year can bring a mix of emotions, a

The end of the year can bring a mix of emotions, and behavior challenges, as routines shift and excitement builds.

It’s the perfect time to revisit behavior expectations and reteach what it means to be kind and show empathy.

Here are a few simple ways to help students finish the year strong, with kindness and care. Read more about these ideas on my blog.

Want the link? Comment KIND and I’ll DM it to you! 💛

#teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #endofyearactivities #classroomcommunity
#endofyear #iteachtoo #teachingtips

Looking for an engaging end-of-unit project that h

Looking for an engaging end-of-unit project that hits all the right notes? A Bloom Ball might be exactly what your class needs!

Not only does it reinforce learning and promote higher-order thinking, but it also gives students a chance to collaborate, get creative, and take pride in their work. 🙌

I’m sharing 10 reasons why you should try a Bloom Ball in your classroom and how you can get started today!

Want the step-by-step guide and template? 😍

Comment BLOOM and I’ll DM you the links!

#bloomballproject #formativeassessment #teacherclarity #upperelementaryteacher #engaginglessons #classroomprojects #talesfromaverybusyteacher

As the school year winds down, it’s easy to get

As the school year winds down, it’s easy to get caught in the “check-the-box” mindset. But before we shift into full summer mode, let’s pause and reflect:

Were our instructional practices truly rooted in clarity or did some slip into compliance?

This end-of-year self-check is for teachers, coaches, and admin who want to be intentional about what they carry into next year. From learning targets to coaching cycles to student ownership, let’s get honest about what worked for learning and what just became routine.

Because clarity isn’t just about posting goals or collecting data. It’s about making sure those things actually serve instruction and student growth.

Swipe through this reflection, save it for your next team meeting or coaching session, and tag a teammate to reflect with.

What’s one thing you want to bring back to clarity next year? I’d love to hear it!

#clarityovercompliance #instructionalcoach #endofyearreflection #teacherclarity #visiblelearning #instructionalcoaching #elementaryteachers #teacherinstagram #iteach456 #coachlife #teacherpd #teachingreflection #talesfromaverybusyteacher

Engage your students with these end of the year ac

Engage your students with these end of the year activities!
Comment EOY and I’ll DM you the links.😎

#teachersofinstagram #teachergram #teacherinspiration #elementaryteacher #iteachtoo #teachersfollowteachers #teachertribe #classroomideas #teachingtips #teacherresources #classroominspo #teachercreated #teachinglife #teacherstyle #teachersofig #teacherlove #iteachk #iteachfirst #iteachsecond #iteachthird #iteachfourth #iteachfifth #tptteacher #teacherspayteachers #teachercontentcreator #teacherhacks #teacherreels

Try it tomorrow, five positives for every one corr

Try it tomorrow, five positives for every one correction, and just watch what happens. 🤩

#teacherclarity #classroommanagement #elementaryteacher #formativefeedback #iteachtoo #teachergoals

Here’s a fun and thoughtful end of the year gift

Here’s a fun and thoughtful end of the year gift you can give to your students.😍

Type up a letter with the title “I Will Remember” or “I Will Miss,” and write out what you’ll miss or remember about your students.

Include their names and make it personal. Print them out as a letter or in a 4x6 size to place into a plastic magnetic frame.
You can also print out a quote that resonates with your class, like the “Be the Nice Kid” quote. Put that into a small photo key chain and make that a part of the gift too.

My last year teaching, I decided to add a friendship bracelet to the gift and I packaged them all together in a cellophane bag.

Comment GIFT and I will DM you the link to find this resource in my shop.🎁

#teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #iteachtoo #teacherlife #teachersofig #tpt #teacherspayteachers #teachfourth #education #teaching #iteachfirst #iteachthird #teacherproblems #iteach4th #iteach3rd #teachergram #teachersoftpt #thirdgrade #secondgrade #teacherfriends #iteach345 #lifeofateacher #classroomsetup #elementaryteachers #teachersofinstagram

There are students out there who still think of yo

There are students out there who still think of you because you were kind to them. 🥹

Never stop being that teacher. 🫶🏻
#teaching #teachersofig #teachergram #teacherideas #classroomsetup #elementaryschoolteacher #classroomculture #teacherappreciation

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