When schools closed in March and we quickly switched to digital learning, many teachers reported struggling to keep students engaged during digital instruction. Students were often absent, or did not complete or turn in assignments. Some students even devised crafty ways of pretending to have connection issues during a live
Magic Scrap: a Fun Idea for Classroom Games
Classroom management, classroom environment, and classroom games are not something that I thought went together. I had once thought that only Mary Poppins could get children excited about cleaning. Then I met my mentor teacher, Lynn Price. She taught me the most amazing way to get children excited to clean
Save Classroom Wall Space With Word Wall Books!
I must admit that I have a love-hate relationship with Word Walls. What’s not to love about how students can use the word walls to assist in writing, and practice reading high frequency words? Nothing! Except how much room they take up. I have one large bulletin board in my classroom
The Sweetest End of Year Activity
The sweetest End of Year gift you can have your students make! Looking for an easy and fun end of year activity to do with your kiddos this year? How about making a font from their own handwriting? It is easier than you think, and creates lasting memories of when
How to DIY Recycled Pots With Students For Mother’s Day
This post contains affiliate links. Which mean that if you purchase the item I list from Amazon, I receive a small amount of money from them at no cost to you. This money is used to help keep this website running. Thank you! Want to teach your students to DIY
Looking for a Super Sweet End of the Year Writing Activity?
My favorite end of year writing assignment was inspired by my daughter’s amazing second grade teacher. It prompts students to write heartfelt notes to you and to each other. Every year I need to grab a box of tissues for while I read mine, and I bet you will need