Morning Meeting share questions are the perfect way to foster connections, build trust, and create a sense of community in your classroom. One of the best parts of Morning Meeting is the sharing component—a chance for students to express themselves and listen to their peers. But sometimes, it’s hard to come up with new and […]
Looking for a simple way to get your 3rd graders more interested in reading? Try First Chapter Friday. Each week, you’ll share the first chapter of a new book, just enough to spark their curiosity and make them wonder what happens next. It’s an easy way to encourage kids to pick up the book on […]
TPT Back to School Sale Coming Up! Have you heard the news? The Teachers Pay Teachers sale is happening on Tuesday, August 1st at 12:01am ET and ends on Wednesday, August 2nd at 11:59pm ET. All resources will be 20% off, plus you get an additional 5% off with the code BTS23. Check out my store […]
The BEST No-Prep Back to School Worksheets for 3rd Graders Hey there teacher! Looking for the BEST back-to-school worksheets?! You have definitely come to the right place! Wait until you hear about my back-to-school reading comprehension color by numbers. Yep… reading comprehension that is ACTUALLY fun. How often can we say that? (Spoiler alert… not […]
The BEST Back to School BINGO Game For Your 3rd Grade Classroom (and it’s FREE!) Looking for the BEST Back to School BINGO game? And oh yeah… a FREE one? I GOT YOU! I wrote how it works in case you’re new to interactive BINGO icebreakers 🙂 Plus, make sure to fill out the form below […]
Teachers Pay Teachers Sale Have you heard the news? The Teachers Pay Teachers sale is happening on Tuesday, August 3rd at 12:01am ET and ends on Wednesday, August 4th at 11:59pm ET. All resources will be 20% off, plus an additional 5% off with the code BTS21 Check out my store here! I broke down […]
Back-to-School Read-Alouds Looking for back-to-school read-alouds? I compiled a list of the best back-to-school books for kids! I tried to pick books that your students most likely have not read, so I veered away from classics like First Day Jitters. Nothing kills the mood quite like half the class spoiling the ending for others. By the […]
Your Go-To Guide for Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Mapping Looking for tips and resources for social studies curriculum mapping? While I hope you’re soaking in every bit of your summer vacation right now, it’s my job to remind you that it’s July and your students have already started thinking about you. 😉 I’m definitely not […]
3rd Grade Reading Strategies Activities ROUND UP Looking for 3rd-grade reading strategies activities? I got you! I put together blog posts, interactive notebooks, and Google Classroom products that will make your reading strategies lessons easy-peasy! Read below to find a treasure trove of ways to make your reading strategies lessons engaging AND easy to prep! […]
Welcome Back-to-School Activities Looking for 3rd-grade welcome back-to-school activities? I got you! I put together blog posts, interactive notebooks, and Google Classroom products that will make your 3rd-grade back-to-school activities and lessons easy-peasy! Read below to find a treasure trove of ways to make your back-to-school season engaging AND easy to prep! By the way, make […]
Tips and Resources for Science Curriculum Mapping Looking for tips on science curriculum mapping? No matter if you’re an experienced teacher or a teacher still in their first few years of the career field, yearly curriculum mapping can be very effective. It can seem like an overwhelming undertaking before the school year begins, but by […]
As we are gearing up for back to school time, things are still a little different. You might be returning back to school, you might still be virtual, or you might be offering a hybrid option. Chances are, most schools will not be hosting the typical “Meet the Teacher Night” for obvious reasons. Regardless of […]
I know the last five months have been hard on us teachers. We feel torn in so many ways. On one hand, we miss our students and want to see them, teach them, comfort them and be there for them. But on the other hand, we worry about the safest way to do that. Whether […]
Hopes and Dreams Distance Learning Activity Looking for back to school ideas for distance learning? This Hopes and Dreams distance learning activity for Google Classroom will be PERFECT in your online classroom. If you are familiar with Responsive Classroom, Hopes and Dreams will sound very familiar to you. This digital activity will take the usual […]
Distance Learning Back to School All About Me Template AHHH … back-to-school season. Fresh crayons, all about me template activities, icebreakers. But … what does back-to-school look like when many educators and students are not going back? Back-to-school this year feels different than years before – because it is different. It’s okay to feel anxious […]