Happy Sunday! I hope you're enjoying a long weekend. Our district has done away with February vacation, but we do get Presidents' Day off and Tuesday as well. Today I wanted to share an activity that I do with my students when it comes to opinion and persuasive writing. I thought it might be something you could put in your lesson plans too. I read my class The Three Little Pigs, while exploring the idea that different perspectives lead to … [Read more...]
Streamlined Systems: Homework
Have you ever felt like your days in the classroom could use an extra dose of magic? Well, here's the secret – it's all about systems. Trust me, having systems in place is like having a glimmer of sanity in your day as a teacher! Doing things the same way every day might sound a bit repetitive, but the payoff is worth it – it takes less of your brainpower, less of your time, and you'll find yourself thanking your self later. Let's dive into the importance of having … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Bring Less Work Home
As teachers we all know that there is NO WAY you can get everything done within your contractual hours during the school week. Even when you think you have everything done, you quickly realize that you don't! When I first got hired, I would get to school at 7:00am and some nights I didn't finish my school work until 10:00pm. Obviously this is not sustainable or healthy! Now that I have been teaching for a while, and have kids of my own, I have put together a few … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do EVERYDAY Before You Leave School
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...]
Bulletin Board: New Year, New Books
Happy New Year! What a whirlwind this year has been! In third grade we are forging forward but we are still feeling the effects of the past few years on our students. We are teaching so many SEL lessons and teaching kids how to interact with each other in positive ways! It sure makes for busy days. This past week I kept staring at the 12 Days of Kindness Bulletin Board that I had put up in December, and I knew that I needed to do something about it. I … [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...]
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