Digital Check-Ins For the Win
During the pandemic I found an even greater need to check-in with my students and make sure they were doing okay. Some students are willing to chat your ear off…
First Chapter Friday
If you’ve been around awhile, you know I LOVE First Chapter Friday. It is a staple in my classroom and something my students look forward to. On the rare occasion…
Reading Accountability: Status of the Class
I have found over the years that reading accountability is so important. Over the next month I am going to share ways that I keep students accountable AND engaged. What…
Review Game: That’s Not Cool
I am all about engagement and getting kids excited about learning. If they can be reviewing important concepts all while having fun that is a win-win in my book. I…
Whole Class Behavior Management Strategy
It is that time of year where behaviors are increasing. I don’t know about you, but everything is getting harder. My students aren’t listening as well, they are testing boundaries…
Review Game: Stump the Expert
I don’t know about you, but engaging my students is getting harder and harder. It is the time o the year, when behaviors are increasing, they are getting tired of…
Must Teach Spring Skills
It is that time of the year. State testing is looming. As teachers, we start to think about: what have we taught this year? What do we still need to…
Add a Little Spice to Your Classroom
Last post, I talked all about my favorite Amazon purchases. These were items that I use on the regular in my classroom. Today, I am going to chat a little…
Prime Day is Coming!
Prime Day is approaching! To help you get ready, here is a list of some of my favorite classroom items from Amazon. Doorbell I promote a classroom of teamwork and…
How to Survive Until Summer Break
Ahh the sweet sweet smell of summer is so close. We can almost taste it. We just need to survive these last few days or weeks. My last day isn’t…
