There are so many fun ways to use boxes in the classroom that I have become somewhat of a ‘high quality’ box junkie. Here’s how we’ve been using them, the ones worth asking for, a free download and links to more!
#RingIn2020 with us today and tomorrow with Dollar Deals!
Happy New Year, my friends! New Year’s Dollar Deals are back, and my teacher-author friends and I invite you to #RingIn2020 with us today and tomorrow with amazing resources marked down to one dollar! How to find $1 Deals Search #RingIn2020 today and tomorrow to find loads of awesome products marked down to just one Read More…
I believe in Santa Claus
I believe in Santa Claus, just like the NY Times journalist who replied to Virginia did, and with the same sentiment as The Polar Express. #believe #christmas #kids #teaching #thatfunreadingteacher
Learning through play in Kindergarten: Part 1 – Christmas Bakeshop
Christmas is a magical time to learn through play, and there is a lot of learning through play happening in kindergarten, especially at Christmas time! Part 1: Christmas Bake Shop!
5 Kindergarten teacher tips for a safe & positive 1st day of school!
Teach kindergarten? Tips for a safe, positive first day! When I returned to classroom teaching in kindergarten, I reflected on my decades of first days of school as a teacher. I started my career in kindergarten and first grade. In the years I spent in support roles, my first day of school was often spent Read More…
Children’s books for savoring summer!
Summer themed children’s stories to flood the senses with sights, sounds, smells and warmth of summer!
Seasonal Playlists for your classroom listening center!
Want to keep your listening center relevant and engaging all year? Here is a free and growing collection of seasonal read-alouds, songs, poems and videos!
8 ways to help students with social and emotional regulation (and still have time to teach!) Part 2
This post is the second of two posts about helping students with social and emotional regulation. The first post was about communicating feelings, social / emotional language, going cross-curricular and linking feelings and behaviors. This one covers kindness expectations, positive reinforcement, dedicated space, tools and strategies.
8 ways to help students with social and emotional regulation (and still have time to teach!) Part 1
Dealing with issues related to social and emotional regulation have become a part of everyday life for many teachers. Here areĀ 8 ways to help students with social emotional regulation (and still have time to teach!)
Fun ways to seize teachable moments with K-2s this holiday season!
As the holiday season approaches, be sure to seize and enjoy those teachable moments that present themselves so naturally this time of year! Here are some fun ideas! #christmas #writing #patterns #counting #nativity #traditions #education #kindergarten #firstgrade #secondgrade