Create a Welcoming Classroom Community Environment in 7 Easy Steps
One of the most important and enjoyable jobs that we have as teachers is to create a welcoming classroom community and positive learning environment. Students
Category: Back to School
Making a Monster Themed Classroom
Monsters are an awesome decoration theme for the classroom. The monsters you’ll be creating with my tips in this post will shine monsters in a
Superhero Classroom Decor Ideas for Transformation
A new popular classroom theme is superheroes! It’s such a fun and adorable theme, plus gives students a powerful idea of becoming strong and brave,
Turning Your Class Into a NAUTICAL Escape
Nautical themes are an upward trend lately. It’s a classic look that will give your class a peaceful, ocean vibe. With lots of dark reds
9 Great Back to School Read Alouds
The first few weeks of school are all about routine, getting to know each other, learning about rules and procedures, and feeling welcome in our
Simple Ways to Make an Owl Themed Classroom
Owl classrooms will always be near and dear to my heart. My first four years of teaching was in an owl-themed classroom, which was actually
An Ocean Classroom in a Few Simple Steps
Ocean classrooms are one of the most peaceful themes, I think! I love seeing all the greens and blues in a classroom. There’s just something
Setting Up Your Apple Themed Classroom
Apples are one of the traditional and classic ways to decorate the classroom. Apples have always been synonymous with teachers, so many teachers like to
Pirate Classroom Decor and Ideas for a Pirate Transformation
It’s summertime, therefore, that means it’s time for lots of teachers to start planning out their classroom themes. In this blog post, I’m going to
Back to School Resources and Freebies
August and September are months that should be filled with back-to-school games and activities. I gathered up some resources and lesson plan ideas for you
Teaching Growth Mindset in Your Elementary Classroom
There is a lot of talk about growth mindset in the last few years. It’s a great practice to use as an adult, but also
Transforming Your Classroom
Summer is the time when we get to browse Pinterest and look for fun ideas to transform our classroom. You don’t have to spend thousands