The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 6 (Santa Day)
Tuesday was Santa day in our 12 days of Christmas! If you missed my other posts and want to start back at the beginning– click here. We began our morning by reading the book “How to Catch Santa”….
Welcoming the New Year in Your Classroom!
I don’t know about you, but I have always loved planning Christmas and New Year activities for my classroom! The last few weeks before break usually fly by– they include posting grades, making ornaments, planning a class…
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 2 (Candy Canes)
Today was candy cane day in our classroom! The kids were so excited! First, we read a silly picture book involving candy canes and filled out a graphic organizer: Next, I found this wonderful post on Pinterest! We…
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 1 (Trees)
I am so excited for these last couple weeks before Christmas break (I know, I must be crazy!). But it’s such a fun time when teachers can do so much with their students! I plan to do a…
Teaching the “Right” Time to Ask a Question!
Perhaps I’m the only teacher with this struggle: It seems as though I wear a student magnet to school– because the way my students flock to me (and to my desk)– it sure does seem that way! …
Printing Posters Made Easy!
Hey guys! I’m so excited because school is almost here and my room is almost ready to show you! The last few weeks I’ve become OBSESSED with making my own posters! I take everything that is usually one…
Back-2-School Prep: Getting a Head Start!
Oh my! I blinked and July was over! Does anyone else ever feel like July is so short compared to June? My school’s “Open House” night is coming up soon! We always have it 2 days before the…
DIY Scratch-Off Reward Cards!
Hello everyone! I know I’m not the most consistent blogger– so thank you for sticking with me! Today I’m going to share a fun DIY I found on Pinterest: Scratch-Off Reward Cards! The steps were very simple– and…
Motivational Ways to Prep for Standardized Testing!
Hello friends! It’s that time of year again– cue the scary music– time for end-of-the-year testing! This year I’ve been trying some new strategies to keep my kids engaged in our review! Check them out below: This first…
Valentine’s Day & Adjectives (Plus a Freebie)
I decided it was finally time to take down my snowman bulletin board in the hallway, and since Valentine’s Day is looming around the corner– I knew it would make a great bulletin board! This week we studied…
I’m Done… Now What? (Freebie)
It’s the question every teacher dreads… “I’m done, what do I do?” If I had a dollar for each time my students asked me this question, I would be rich– probably a millionaire! At the beginning of each…
Thanksgiving in the Classroom
One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving! If I were rich, I’d probably spend all my money on cute turkeys and Thanksgiving decorations! Do you struggle with creating engaging lesson plans during this hectic time? Sometimes this week…
Word Work: Is it too much work for you?
I love using Daily 5 in the classroom! If you haven’t read that book— I highly recommend it! One of my favorite aspects of Daily 5 (other than “Read to Self”– who doesn’t love the sound of children…
Paper Problems: How Do You Stay On Top of It All??
Some days after school I just sit at my desk and look around at the stacks of papers. I have some to grade– some to send home– some to keep and file– and then some! So my question…
Date Night Jar (plus free printables!)
My husband and I are the type of people who get stuck in a rut (and we’re usually ok with that)– but I decided I wanted to make something that would encourage us to do something new! Thus–…