As head of the school council, I get full control over the school spirit days. At first this greatly intimidated me. In the past at my school, spirit days happened once a month. I was afraid that I would pick a “bad” spirit day or one that was disliked, and with only nine spirit days […]
Have you used resources from Teachers Pay Teachers? This fantastic online marketplace has been a lifesaver for me in the classroom. It allows teachers to buy other teacher-created products that have been proved and tested in the classroom. It has been so much more effective for me than using textbooks or worksheets slapped with a “Common […]
Below are some of my favorite ways of spreading holiday cheer in the classroom! Most of the holiday activities relate to Christmas, but I also have a few games/read alouds for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well! 1. Classroom displays Looking for a super easy way to make a festive display? The one outside my room […]
Happy Monday! I had a fun weekend- I got to see my students perform on Friday in The Nutcracker, attended a friend’s Hanukkah party, visited with my mom/sister, and watched the VA Tech/Clemson with friends on Saturday. { Christmas preparation} The hubby and I stopped by Home Depot this weekend to pick up a mini […]
Have you used resources from Teachers Pay Teachers? This fantastic online marketplace has been a lifesaver for me in the classroom. It allows teachers to buy other teacher-created products that have been proved and tested in the classroom. It has been so much more effective for me than using textbooks or worksheets slapped with a […]
One of my favorite things to teach in social studies are ancient civilizations! We start off our year with Ancient Egypt, since most of the kids have some background subject on the topic and therefore are very interested in it. Mummies, pyramids, King Tut – they love it all! In third-grade in Virginia, we teach […]
Veterans Day is this Friday, November 11th. There are a lot of ways to infuse this holiday into the classroom, to celebrate our veterans and allow our children to learn more about the military. Most of my students are from military families, but this was not the case at a school that I previously taught […]
Hi, all! Halloween is over – wahoo! I thought Halloween on a Monday was tough, but that was nothing compared to Tuesday! We had a super fun Halloween celebration at school- I cannot get over these Rice Krispy Squares that my room parents made. Adorable- right? I wanted to share some things that I am […]
Happy (almost) Halloween! Halloween brings mixed feelings in my classroom. I am an October baby – I was born to love Halloween! Every year my mother would throw me a Halloween birthday party, complete with costumes, scary scientists, and lots of spooky fun. However, in the classroom, Halloween can be a nightmare! The kids are […]
Hopes and Dreams in the elementary classroom What are your hopes and dreams for the school year? Do you dream of your students being happy? Safe? Optimistic? I dream that my students will come every day to class ready to learn, and to create a warm and safe environment to learn in. Not only teachers […]
My favorite part of every year are the first couple weeks of school. I LOVE meeting the news students, decorating my room, starting a fresh planbook, and taking in the dynamic and buzzing atmosphere around me. My room this year is very similar to my room last year, just with a few minor tweaks. Read […]
In May I had a giveaway for a fantastic set of Elizabeth Richards School Supplies Reading Tubs. There is one last giveaway to end out the summer! These functional Reading Tubs are an awesome organizational tool to add into your classroom. I blogged about how in love I am with these Elizabeth Richards School Supplies Reading […]
My friends and coworkers know that I am Erin Condren OBSESSED. Something about these planners make me so darn happy! Feel free to use my referral link to get $10 off any Erin Condren purchase! Since these planners are personalized and made-to-order, it took about two weeks for it to arrive. What did I do while […]
Many readers asked about how I conduct book clubs, so I am excited to write up about my use of book clubs (also known as literature circle) in the classroom. There are lots of different ways to do book clubs, I am just sharing what I like best in my room. Feel free to leave […]
Hi, all! I wanted to share my thoughts with the Erin Condren Teacher Planner after utilizing it for a full school year. My overall thought? Worth every single penny. I am constantly asked during meetings where it is from, people love it. The colors are beautiful, and it’s the most handy planner that I have […]