Distance learning back-to-school activities Do you need distance learning back-to-school activities – but have no idea how to do virtual activities when you’re not physically in the classroom? I have a few distance learning back-to-school activities that I think you will enjoy and find helpful during these first few weeks back at school! Below, […]
Welcome Back to School Activities I need first day of school activities for elementary students! Do you need first day of school activities for your upper elementary kiddos? Well, you are in luck! I have a few that I think you will enjoy and may find helpful during the first few weeks back to school. […]
First day of school books Are you looking for books to read on the first day of school? I compiled a list of the best back-to-school books for kids, picking books that are original and (hopefully) your kiddos have not heard before! I tried to pick books that your students most likely have not read, […]
Closing Circle in the classroom The end of the day used to be chaotic for my students and me. I would be teaching, and suddenly the bell would ring. We would rush to pack up all our belongings. Students would forget to stack their chairs, leave homework on top of their desk, and leave the […]
Morning Meeting activities, greetings, and share ideas Do you have Morning Meetings in your classroom? Morning meetings are a way to further your positive classroom community, creating a classroom climate that feels safe, secure, and fun for students. I learned about Morning Meeting through several Responsive Classroom courses that I took- I HIGHLY recommend signing […]
PAPERLESS Open House school ideas for teachers “TAG, you’re it!” is the phrase that comes to mind when I think of Open House. Open House is the official beginning of school- the moment that you meet the children that you will be spending the next eight months with. It’s a time of excitement, hope, anticipation… […]
Make morning activities for students easy with the MORNING CART How are mornings in your classroom? Do your morning activities and routines for students create a peaceful start to the day, or does it feel like unnecessary chaos? I want to share something that worked wonders in my own classroom that you may enjoy too! […]