Take your teaching from basic to bold
As much as I love the anticipation of the end of the school year, sometimes the transition to summer can be tricky. I remember the first summer after becoming a mom of two. After 3 days at home with a 2-year-old and 9 month old with very little napping and lots of crying (mostly me), […]
The last days of school are… a whole vibe. 😅 The big lessons are done, the energy is HIGH, and your students are basically counting down the seconds until summer. But you still need to keep them engaged (without planning anything complicated). If you’re looking for easy, low-prep activities that actually work, I’ve got you […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to be sneaky with learning. If my students have no idea they are working their brains but yet they are fully engaged, I’ve reached my ultimate goal. Memory Games are the answer! Here are 5 ways to use Digital Memory Games in the Classroom. […]
Every teacher has those moments when you suddenly have five extra minutes before lunch, recess, or dismissal. Instead of letting the class get restless, quick time filler games can keep students engaged while practicing important skills. These 5 classroom time filler games are easy to set up, require little to no prep, and work well […]
When we first started Zooming, figuring out how to lead class meetings that were fun was my top priority. At that time, I didn’t realize how much teachers everywhere would be looking for solutions for the same thing. As online and hybrid teaching models took over the school year, being equipped with as many games, […]
Do you want to implement a morning meeting into your schedule? Are you already using morning meetings but looking for ways to polish the structure and get more benefits out of that time? What are morning meetings? Morning meetings are like breakfast–the most important part of the day. But, you need to get a balanced […]
