Classroom team building activities are great for the first few days of school. But have you ever thought…we really need to be focused on curriculum and standards? Let me be the first to raise my hand. I thought team building was just a great way to get to know each other and that we really… Read More
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Goal Setting for Students
. The beginning of the year means it’s time to think about GOALS! Goal setting for students might seem overwhelming, but it’s actually quite easy. What I love about teaching is that you actually get to focus on goal setting at the beginning of the school year and then again at the beginning of the… Read More
How to Have a Class Meeting
Having a Class meeting is officially my favorite thing! I also think class meetings are also my students’ favorite things. I’ll be honest, for the longest time I thought there wasn’t really time for a class meeting. But then I found a system that worked…now I’ll never go back. We have an official class meeting… Read More
Kid Friendly Christmas Ornaments
Christmas in the classroom is my favorite time of the year! I love to have my students create kid friendly Christmas ornaments as a gift for the grown-up in their life. Often the types of ornaments we make are kid-friendly so that students can all make them at the same time. However, if it involves… Read More
New Teacher Advice for Elementary Teachers
New Teacher Advice Every New Teacher Needs If you’re like any new teacher, you are probably searching for all the advice. Teaching is a rollercoaster and being a new teacher can be a little of a shock. That’s why I’m sharing my best advice for new teachers that I wish someone had shared with me… Read More
Fall Activities for Elementary Students
Fall in the classroom means you are settling into a routine. Students are learning, you are teaching, and you’re ready to spice it up with some fall activities for your elementary students! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite fall activities to do with your upper elementary students! 1. Pumpkin Week Activities Pumpkin week is… Read More
