FREE Emergency Resources to send home
Trying to come up with plans and resources during this crisis shouldn’t be something for you to worry about. Here are links to free resources provided by TPT authors and educational websites. FREE Resources from Easy Teaching Tools Here’s a copy of art and writing activities for the month of March. March Writing and Art […]
Leprechaun Trap
Do you think your students would love to catch a leprechaun? I know I wanted to as a kid but never had the opportunity. That’s when I decided to have my students create their own leprechaun trap to set out in our classroom on March 16th! Students love this Leprechaun Trap STEAM Challenge! Building your […]
Integrating Phonics Activities Throughout the School Day
You’ve probably heard that phonics instruction is at the heart of early reading. ‘Phonics’ isn’t just one thing. It’s a widely-used umbrella term. When people say the word ‘phonics’, they’re usually referring to phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics. So what’s the difference between these similar terms? There’s a bit of overlap, but essentially, phonological […]
Paper Storage Tips to Keep Your Classroom Tidy
Keeping your classroom organized can be a struggle for new and veteran teachers alike. There are teacher and student materials to organize and so many papers! These paper storage tips to keep your classroom tidy will help you and your learners have a successful school year and organized classroom environment. Paper Storage Tips Use a […]
How to Create Simple Sub Plans So Your Sub Will Come Back
Maybe you have been that teacher. You know, the one who is sneezing incessantly with eyes full of misery and exhaustion. “Why aren’t you home in bed?” Your students and colleagues encourage you to take a break. However, you may rather come to school sick than endure the horror of creating plans for a substitute […]
Using Instagram in the Classroom
Times are changing, and it’s so important to reach parents where they are at. For many of our parents (and older students), that’s on social media. Adults are on Facebook and Instagram, and our students (even at a young age) are logging into Instagram and Snapchat more than ever. Check out these tips to engage […]
The biggest mistake most teachers make…
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 […]
What to Put in Your Parent Newsletter
Communicating with parents can be difficult if you send out individual emails or rely on making phone calls to get your primary information across. The good news is that editable newsletters make it easy to send out updated, helpful information for your students and their families all year long. Here’s what to put in your […]