Hey there, elementary educators! If you’re anything like me, you’re getting pumped up for an amazing school year ahead. And what better way to kick things off than with the best first week ever? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie teacher, a solid plan will help you start
Get ready to hit the ground running after a well-deserved break! While it can be challenging to jump back into the swing of things, I’ve got some great tips to help you make a smooth transition. So let’s dive in and make this return to routine an exciting and successful
It’s December! There are just a few weeks until winter break and I am here to share my plans with you for the upcoming weeks. I chose the following themes and you can check everything out in my FREE downloadable December lesson plans for 2nd grade: Winter Holidays Trees and
The first day of school is all about finding the perfect balance between setting up routines and procedures and creating a warm, welcoming, and, most importantly, safe classroom environment. For a detailed look at how I plan and schedule my entire first week, check out my First Week Plans. ✨
Last week was full of classroom prep and professional development (some good, some not so good). Now it’s time to get excited for a new school year! I finished my back to school plans about a month ago…although some things have been tweaked and changed. Today, I’m sharing everything I
The first day of school is always filled with anticipation, curiosity, and a little bit of nervousness. For teachers, it’s the perfect opportunity to set the tone for a year of learning and growth. To help you start the school year smoothly, we’ve created a comprehensive set of free downloadable
Let’s talk about lesson planning. There are all kinds of ways to do it: by the day, week, month or year. Reflecting and planning are two of my favorites (besides actual teaching) about being a teacher. I don’t know about you but I am pretty much always thinking about my
Get ready for the new school year! Teachers will be starting tomorrow, and our first day with students is coming up on Monday. I can’t wait to show you my awesome first week lesson plans and the resources I’ll be using for the first week. Let’s make this school year
As a teacher of young readers, you know receiving small group instruction on their level is essential to their academic growth. Planning and managing reading groups can be overwhelming, especially when you have a class with a wide variety of reading needs. In this blog post, we’ll take a look
As teachers, the start of a new school year can bring feelings of excitement and anticipation – but also anxiety. The first few days tend to be hectic as everyone gets back in the swing of things; however, there are several steps you can take beforehand to make the transition
Grab this FREE memory game to get your students thinking and moving! 🧠✨ Perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, or indoor recess. 🎯
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