Elementary Teacher Sharing Tips and Tricks
As I was planning my end of the year themed days, my students put in a request for a Harry Potter Day. I’m not going to lie to you… my gut instinct was to say no. It was for the last week of school, I had to pack my room up because I am […]
With January coming to an end, it is time to prepare for Black History Month! Black History month is celebrated all of February. It was established around 1976 by President Gerald Ford. His goal was to honor the frequently overlooked or neglected accomplishments of Black women and men across America. One of my favorite ways to […]
One thing I love to do in my classroom is celebrate holidays from all around the world. At the end of January or early February we always celebrate the Lunar New Year. This holiday is the largest celebration of the year in China, so it is often referred to as the “Chinese New Year,” but […]
Have you ever taught the six syllable types? This is my first year diving into teaching the 6 syllable types whole group to my third graders and it is AMAZING! Knowing the different syllable patterns and how to split words into syllables helps students decode and spell words correctly. They can predict what sound a […]
Can I be honest with you about small group reading? I used to spend hours planning whole group reading, math, writing, social studies and science; then for small group reading I would fly by the seat of my pants. Who has the time to plan for five subjects AND small group reading lessons each day?! […]
The first day of school is approaching and I can already feel the butterflies flying around in my stomach and smell the freshly sharpened pencils and new crayons. I have many tips for the beginning of the school year, but I thought it would be helpful to give you all a list of free resources. […]
Starting the new school year is really exciting for teachers, but can also be stressful. Here are a few tips on how to start the beginning of the school year to help you have a less-stressed first day of school! Beginning of the Year Read Alouds Sometimes it is easiest to teach a lesson by […]
Did you just land your first teaching job? CONGRATULATIONS! That is a huge accomplishment! The first year of teaching is definitely the hardest. I put together 5 first year teacher tips to help you prepare for the school year and ease some of your anxiety! 1. You don’t need a “Pinterest perfect” classroom. When I […]