January Morning Meeting is the perfect time to reset, reconnect, and bring fresh energy back into your classroom after winter break. Starting the new year with engaging, low-prep activities helps students ease back into routines, rebuild classroom community, and review important skillsāwithout adding more to your already full plate. Whether
Although we might not quite be ready for that first school day of the new year, it’ll be here before we know it. So, while Iām sorta, kinda dreading it (sorry, not sorry), Iām napping… I mean, prepping. Here are 5 New Year’s activities for ringing in 2026 in the
Halloween season is full of sugar highs and spooky chaos, but that doesnāt mean your lesson plans have to be scary. Iāve rounded up my favorite fun and free Halloween math and writing activities for 2nd grade ā all teacher-tested, kid-approved, and low prep. Letās make October a little more
Are you looking for fun ways to review for testing? Games have always been my ultimate go-to for mastering skills, especially when it comes to test prep. Fond memories of my school days are flooded with the thrill of playing educational games. As a teacher, weaving games into lessons not
It’s that time of year again–parent-teacher conferences. If I’m being completely honest, I used to dread them. However, after some experience and time to perfect my preparation, parent-teacher conferences have become a time to connect with families and learn more about my students while sharing updates about students’ progress in
Can you believe we have a Leap Day coming up on February 29th? What an exciting way to end the month and talk about a fun topic with students. Leap Day only comes around every four years, which makes it extra special to learn about. I’ve put together 6 easy
Writing daily is the key to building students’ confidence and growing their writing skills. Yet, many students struggle to generate ideas or lack enthusiasm for writing. Utilizing writing prompts can help support reluctant writers and ignite their creativity. With built-in support and teacher feedback, these free writing prompts will help
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
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
Are you finding that your studentsā daily prompt writing is becoming tedious and monotonous? As teachers, our goal is to keep learning exciting for our students so they can fully achieve their academic potential. Fortunately, by taking a few simple steps to switch things up in the classroom, we can
