Back-to-school season is upon us! One of the best parts of planning the first week of school is deciding on which books to read. Today, I’m sharing all of my favorites with you! Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olson Why I love this book: Shannon, the teacher behind
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
One of my daily goals is to read a quality picture book and a chapter from a chapter book to my 2nd graders. It doesn’t always happen but I am successful about 80% of the time. I firmly believe reading to our students needs to happen every day (along with
I am really excited to wrap up my “First Three” blog series with my first three reading lessons of the school year. If you missed my other posts, you can check them outhere. While I love teaching math and I definitely identify as a writer, teaching reading is also a
Kicking off the school year with a clear set of classroom rules and expectations sets the stage for a successful and enjoyable year ahead. It’s during those first exciting days that we lay the groundwork for a positive and productive learning environment. By establishing guidelines early on, we create a
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
Transform students’ yawns into “YES!” with these interactive games to use with any skill or subject. Or, create your own with the editable cards!
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