As the end of the calendar year approaches, I find my classroom supplies are dwindling down and I am ready for some restocking and freshening up! I usually do this during my holiday break, so now I am thinking about…
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When I first started teaching, a large portion of my paychecks went to my classroom. From whiteboard markers to classroom rugs, I was always looking for items for my classroom. However, I was struggling with building my classroom library. I…
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Getting ready for back to school is a little less stressful with help from Oriental Trading. I am using some of their awesome resources to make my classroom even that much better! Brag tags are all the rage right now…
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When I was in kindergarten, my teacher (who shall remain nameless, but I still totally remember her name) had a happy face board and a sad face board. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I was always…
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I have a great project that will be a great closer of the end of the year, or a fun opener for back to school! It’s super easy and incorporates some fun math! First, take a picture of each student. …
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My mind was just blown. That’s right. I just experienced a #mindblowing app that will change the way you check for understanding during your lessons: PLICKERS Plickers is a simple tool teachers can use to gather formative assessments from their students….
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It’s always important to empower your students and promote a positive classroom environment. One way of doing this is by using YES (You Establish Success) Goals in your classroom. YES goals are student created goals in three areas: Scholarship/Academics Citizenship…
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Building your classroom community is so important! Positivity, smiles, and fun are the ingredients to getting your classroom community started. One thing I have noticed is that it’s important to make your students aware of their effect on classroom community….
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So it’s Back to School time! The beginning of the year calls for setting up classroom routines, schedules, and using some fun activities to get your kiddos excited about the new school year. I am teaming up with The Owl…
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Gearing up for Back to School means getting ready for Back to School Night, Meet the Teacher Night, and other getting to know you events. Something I always included in my Back to School Night packet was an inspirational poem,…
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