Getting kiddos motivated to write can be the trickiest part of the writing process. There are dozens of reasons why my students don't want to write - ranging from not having any ideas to being hung up on spelling. While I do teach Writer's Workshop {and the basis is that you guide students to write in various genres} I've found that many students have trouble with those small moments or how-to ... Read More about 6 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Writers
Sending Students Happy {E} Mail!
One of my very favorite things in life is checking my mailbox each day. It's usually just bills or local house listings but I am always hopeful there will be a fun card or surprise from someone! I LOVE to send people Happy Mail and I'm always hopeful I'll get some in return! Then, I got thinking that kids probably love Happy Mail, too! But sending notes to our classroom students can add up in ... Read More about Sending Students Happy {E} Mail!
Teacher Self Care
Phew...what a year it's been, right? I know we all are not where we thought we'd be in May of 2020! As many of you've I've definitely gone through many stages ranging from "Seriously...we're stuck inside for how long?" to "Awesome! I get extra time to watch Luke grow up right in front of me!" {and, of course, everything in between} But if I've learned anything in the past couple of months while ... Read More about Teacher Self Care
My Favorite Etsy Teacher Sellers
It's no surprise that I love Etsy! You can find everything from fabulous gift ideas to craft supplies and everything in between! But have you paid attention to just how amazing the Etsy shops that are owned by Teachers are?! Now is the time to #StandWithSmall and support small businesses. Why not support some fun teacher shops? Check out some of my favorite Teacher-Owned shops below! This ... Read More about My Favorite Etsy Teacher Sellers
On the Go Learning {Distance Learning Made Easy}
Wow - we are all in a different place today than we thought we'd be, right? Seriously, just a few weeks ago I said to someone, "Isn't it crazy that we are teachers can never work from home?" Oh, how wrong I was! In the last week, it's been amazing to see how teachers have rallied around to get Distance Learning up and running for our students. Awesome website recommendations have been made, ... Read More about On the Go Learning {Distance Learning Made Easy}
A Treasure of Ideas for March!
If you know anything about me, you know that St. Patrick's Day is my absolute favorite holiday! I love the silly shenanigans of that leprechaun! I love the idea that everyone is Irish for the month! Heck, I even love the color green! Keep on reading to find out my favorite activities to use in the classroom during the month of March! Snap Cube and Pattern Block Mats! My kids can't get ... Read More about A Treasure of Ideas for March!
5 Uses for Command Hooks in the Classroom
You know when you stumble across a tool and you think, "How did I ever live without this?!" Well today I am sharing one of my most used tools in the classroom! This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing an item on Amazon using these links, I will receive a small commission on your purchase…which I’ll probably use to buy even more books!. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, ... Read More about 5 Uses for Command Hooks in the Classroom
Sudoku Fun!
You know I can't resist a good brain game in the classroom! Turns out, my students can't either! Months ago I introduced Sudoku in our Math Games rotations. Kids couldn't get enough of these low-prep activities! I switch the games out depending on the season to keep it fresh. Fall Sudoku Winter Sudoku Spring Sudoku Summer Sudoku I've included both colored and ... Read More about Sudoku Fun!
Quickly Clean Your Classroom!
Let me paint the scene in your classroom: it's the end of the day, you've had an indoor lunch because it's raining, a torn-art art project in the afternoon, and squeezed in some cut-apart letter activities. Your classroom is a mess, right? There are little scraps of paper everywhere, scissors on the floor, pencils shoved under the table legs, and teeny-tiny bits of who knows what! Long ago, I'd ... Read More about Quickly Clean Your Classroom!
Banish Boring Words
Learning to write is an incredible process to be apart of! Kids go from writing scribbles to letter sounds to actual words! It's amazing, right? But, in first grade, ideas begin to sound the same after a while... "I like going to the park." "School is fun." "My friend is nice." While I am super proud to see their progress, it gets a little boring, if I'm honest! So, after we've written for ... Read More about Banish Boring Words
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