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
Choosing not to do any shopping for your classroom can be difficult. There are so many shiny objects in the form of cute classroom supplies, it’s really difficult to resist. I have been on a journey of trying to be more intentional with money decisions and giving up classroom shopping
Lesson planning can feel daunting. Where to start? The year? Month? Week? Day? Minute? I have found I like a combination of all of the above. Sometimes, when I’m stuck, I think of the bigger picture. This brings me to the skills and themes I’m teaching for September. I have
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
