Believe me, I get it there’s so much happening at the end of the year between report cards, filing cumulative, cleaning, needing to do tons organization and much more. I’m a firm believer that you shouldn’t have to pack up and organize your classroom alone. You can utilize your students’ help and put them to […]
Classroom Routines at the Beginning of the Year
It’s the beginning of the year and you may be feeling overwhelmed, especially as you introduce new classroom routines to your new group. These last nine days, the little voice in my head keeps saying, “You were ready to pull your hair out at the beginning of the year last year too. But they picked […]
First Day Tips to Maintain your Sanity
Holy moly, I just began my 10th year teaching. I’m not sure if I’m more blown away that I feel like I finally have credibility at Back to School Night or that I have enough energy to blog after the first day. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way that make for a smooth […]
Books Bloggers Love: August
I’ve teamed up with 11 other teachers to bring you a monthly link up with some of our favorite books. This month, we’re sharing our favorite books for September that we hope you can use in your classroom. Each month on the 10th, we’ll be sharing some of our fave books and giving away 4 […]
Bulletin Boards
I’m excited to be teaming up with some of my friends to talk to you about bulletin boards. Some may disagree, but I really think bulletin boards can set the tone and theme of your classroom. Noone wants to come in and look at some haphazardly bulletin board with some faded paper thrown up with […]
Books Bloggers Love: Back to School
I’ve teamed up with 11 other teachers to bring you a monthly link up of some of our favorite books. This month, we’re sharing our favorite Back to School Books that we hope you can use in your classroom. Each month on the 15th, we’ll be sharing some of our fave books and giving away […]
Back to School Must Haves: Part 1 {Classroom Friendly Supplies Pencil Sharpener}
It’s crazy that summer is close to an end. I love teaching, don’t get me wrong, but I wasn’t giddy and excited school shopping at all of my favorite stores last week. But everyone else seems so dang excited, is something wrong with me? It wasn’t until I got home and had a package waiting […]
Monday Made it with Michaels: Canvas signs, Banners, Caddies, and a Magnetic Calendar
I swear to you, sorta, that I always have the best intention to blog. But once I finish a lesson, product, or project, I feel like I’m rushing off to the next one and blogging takes a backseat…like on a school bus sorta backseat. I’ve actually had time this year to have a summer […]