Click here to check out the bundle! Hey Teachers! Today I want to tell you about making the end of the school year fun and engaging for your students. We are in the home stretch of the year, and if you are like me you are looking for fun and exciting ways to grab your… Continue reading End of the School Year Activities
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Teaching CVC words in an engaging way!
Hello teachers and thanks for stopping by! I wanted to talk with you about CVC words today and how we can teach them in the classroom in a way that is fun and engaging! I know that a lot of students struggle with this concept and sometimes it can be tough for them to understand.… Continue reading Teaching CVC words in an engaging way!
Teaching Handwriting in Transitional Kindergarten When it comes to handwriting, teaching takes a lot of patience! It is one of the most rewarding subjects for me to to teach, but I am not going to lie, it is really difficult at times. I get frustrated just like the students, and there are times when I… Continue reading
Classroom Management Game for End of the Year
During this time of year the Spring Fever is really starting to kick in. Our students have magically forgotten how to behave! Tell me I am not the only one that this is happening to? Due to this problem, I decided to start with behavior goals in my classroom. This led to a fun classroom… Continue reading Classroom Management Game for End of the Year
5 ways to help students cope with anxiety
You know the signs - you can't concentrate, your stomach hurts. You are exhausted but you can't sleep. It's all signs of anxiety, and it shows up in teachers and students alike. There are a lot of students out there sitting in classrooms suffering from anxiety. Yet, you many not know it. I want to… Continue reading 5 ways to help students cope with anxiety
Teach Resiliency in your students
After the year we had, resilience is something that is going to be key to getting students back up and running. Did you know that resilience is actually a social emotional skill? This skill helps kids and teens realize that not everything will go their way. It is very important to teach because kids will… Continue reading Teach Resiliency in your students
Book Recommendations that aren’t teaching related
As a teacher it is no secret that I love to read. I think that most teachers do love to read, but sometimes it can be so hard to find books that you love and are worth the time. We all know that teachers don't have a lot of free time. I don't like to… Continue reading Book Recommendations that aren’t teaching related
Journal Prompts for Independent Writing with Young Writers
As a teacher one of my favorite parts of the year is when students begin to write! It happens throughout the year when students are ready, but when it does happen it is something magical. Students are excited and eager to start writing. How can we help them become writers that are confident? With prompts… Continue reading Journal Prompts for Independent Writing with Young Writers
Lent Activities for your students
Hi there! Well, we are into the Lenten season and I am excited for it. A lot of times we can look at this season as a new beginning for us. It is also a time for reflection and helping us to be better people. I don't know how many of my readers are aware… Continue reading Lent Activities for your students
A Self Check In Journal for Students
We all talk about teachers and their self care and emotional state, but what about your students? It is so important for teachers and students alike to have a place where they can go to check in with their emotions and themselves. Why a mindfulness Journal? I will be honest, I was looking through Teachers… Continue reading A Self Check In Journal for Students
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