The first 30 days of school are never easy. In fact some might call those days exhausting and overwhelming. And that's when we know what to expect and what to plan for.
With talks about distance learning, alternative schedules, and hybrid models, this school year may be a
5 Reasons for Student Misbehavior
In this post, I share five common reasons for student misbehavior. No matter how strong our classroom management is or how positive our relationships with our students are, we are bound to encounter student misbehavior. As I've said before, I firmly believe the most important
Pacing Guides for Literacy and Math
I've worked on A LOT of resource updates this summer, so I wanted to share my corresponding pacing guides with you.
As always, it's important to remember that this is just a guide. I try to never let the pacing guide dictate my instruction. There are times when we need to
Introducing Reading Workshop
To introduce reading workshop, it is essential to start the year with procedural lessons, rather than jumping right in to your curriculum. This may initially seem a little time consuming, but this will make reading workshop flow smoothly throughout the year. This post shares my
Back to School Breakout
I absolutely LOVE using escape lessons or breakout activities to make my instruction fun and engaging for my students. Earlier, I shared a blog post on how I’ve started using escape rooms in my fourth grade classroom. The post gives step-by-step directions in how to implement and
My Top 8 Back to School Resources for Teachers
Even though I adore everything about summer vacation, I also love back to school time. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE sleeping late, having time to get things done, and the general slower pace of summer, but I can't help but feel a little thrill when I start shopping for school
My Favorite Back to School Game
I want to share with you my new, absolute favorite, back to school game. However, before I share the game, I need to give a little background...
My husband and I went on a cruise where there was a game showed called The Quest. We had no clue what we were getting into, but
First Day of School Ideas and Lessons to Get You Started
Whether you are a new or veteran teacher, planning for the first day or week of school can be a bit overwhelming. Planning is much easier when you've developed your routines, procedures, and you know what to expect from your students. However, the first day, or even week, is a
Welcome to My New Classroom
Today officially ends my first full week of back to school. As you already know, inservice days and first days with students are a complete whirlwind (although, some of my favorite days of the year)! I often get so caught up in my "real job" that I forget to take pictures for
Prepping for Back To School
This summer I've been a bundle of nerves and emotions. While I'm excited to begin teaching a new grade level at a new school, I'm also incredibly nervous. I know that I'll miss my former teacher friends, students, and all that was comfortable. There has been more than one time
