The biggest mistake that most elementary school teachers make is thinking that being the last car in the parking lot makes you a good teacher. But here’s the thing, it doesn’t. It took me many years to figure that out. The last car in the parking lot I have been an elementary school teacher since […]
Communication Tips Before Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences can be a stressful time for teachers. Not only are expected to talk about student issues with parents face-to-face, it can make for long days (and nights). Conversations can get extra long, and lines can form while parents wait to meet with you to discuss plans for their children. This year, make sure […]
Teacher Halloween Costumes
Are you allowed to dress up at school? I’ve asked teachers in my Facebook group to share their favorite Teacher Halloween Costumes with you to give you some inspiration to dress up with your team. Which Teacher Halloween costume is your favorite? 1. Learning Targets Costume Jenna Weiland 1st grade 2. 101 Dalmatians Costume Tara Dodgson […]
Primary Classroom Tour
Over the years, I’ve received a lot of questions about what my classroom looks like, where I store everything, and all that other fun stuff. I’ve also included some new photos and older photos because I move things around…a lot, depending on what works best for my students and myself. I can’t wait to share […]
Flexible Seating Storage
When I fully embarked on the flexible seating journey last year, I wasn’t sure where my students would store all of their stuff. Where will their books go, notebooks, and supplies? Was I going to do community supplies, individual supplies, or a mix of both? See what worked and didn’t in our class as we […]
15 Turkey Crafts for the Classroom
November is a fun month for turkey crafts in the classroom. I love to incorporate them as a Fun Friday art project, an independent activity during centers if it’s simple enough, or as a break from guided reading. Here are some easy turkey crafts for the classroom! 1. Thankful Turkey This project teaches students about […]
15 Halloween Spider Crafts for the Classroom
Get festive in your classroom with 15 Halloween spider crafts that you can use tomorrow. These spider crafts are perfect for a Fun Friday activity, a parent art project, a class party, or your spider unit of study. 1. Mason Jar Lid Spider Craft This is an easy craft with supplies that you probably already […]
Have you made this easy memory book? (Part 2)
I’ve created the easiest memory book in the history of the universe…in my opinion at least! I get a lot of questions about my memory book set up so I made a list of answers here for you! No more memory book prep. for you because this easy memory book will change your life! You can read […]