Teaching is hard...we are trying to keep kids alive, teach them, and keep ourselves organized. I used to feel as though I could stay at school all night long and still not be ready for the next day! Now that my kids are school-aged, they come over to my building at the end of the day, and this adds a layer of CHAOS to my afternoons. To help TAME the STRUGGLE, I have complied a list of 5 things I [try] to do at the end of each day. Hopefully you will find it … [Read more...]
Teacher Tip: Use Your Book Order Fliers for Instruction Too
Here is your weekly Teacher Tip: Use your book order fliers for more than book orders! If you don't already do a classroom book order, I highly recommend doing so. If you already do book orders, you an use the paper fliers for SO MANY THINGS! Here are some ideas: -sort of nonfiction vs fiction -sort realism vs fantasy -make a reading wishlist - circle books already read (and made book reviews) -book crafts -Venn Diagrams -anything … [Read more...]
Reading Notebooks
Do you use a reading notebook? I like to use a reading notebook to help students keep everthing together. I started using one years ago and continued to add to it as the years have passed. At the start of the year, students put their names on and decorate their notebooks. We spend the first few weeks of school setting up our notebooks and making some reading goals. Then we get into the year-long process of filling the Reading Notebook. The thing that … [Read more...]
Teacher Tip: Keeping Your Library Organized
Use Clothespins to Keep Your Classroom Library Organized Here is your weekly Teacher Tip: This one is for setting up your classroom library. Everyone wants their kids to read as much as they can, but this can make your library a big mess of books really quick! I don't know about you, but on a Friday afternoon on my way out of my classroom, the last thing I want to do is spend any time reorganizing the book baskets in my library. This past year, with the Covid … [Read more...]
GIVEAWAY: Classroom Signs to Match Your Color Scheme
GIVEAWAY! Do you need to spice up your walls? Check out my classroom mini posters! I'm going to be working on some new color schemes later this week! Comment below with the color schemes you'd like to see and you could win a FREE set for your classroom! I have them framed and hanging up in my classroom. My students love to refer to them and they really brighten up your classroom! I bought simple dollar store frames that had black matting in them. … [Read more...]
