4 Fun ‘All About Me’ Activities for the First Week
Back to School is here! The first few days back will be jam-packed with routines and procedures, but this is also an important time for
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How to Bring ELA Into Your First Two Weeks of School
Think back to your first two weeks of school… (Or imagine if you’re a first-year teacher.) When you think of back-to-school rush, you think of
Virtual Back to School Ideas for Teachers
As of now, back to school is all over the place. Some teachers are going virtual. Some teachers are in-person. And some teachers are doing
Tips to Maximize Your Teaching Time
As teachers, there seems to always be a to-do list a mile long. Whether it is during the school day with our students or after
5 Tips to Help You Prep for Back to School
I recently surveyed a group of teachers. And I asked them one question: “What is one thing you can do now/over the summer to help
How to Use Student Jobs in the Classroom
Classroom jobs are great to have, but they do require some planning and thought, especially if you want them to be more than just fun,
How to Create a Welcoming Environment
One of the most important and enjoyable jobs that we have as teachers is to create a welcoming classroom environment. Students learn best when they
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
Creating the Perfect Superhero Classroom
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
