Back to School Writing Ideas It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and school is starting up. This can be an exciting time for students, but it can also be a little …
How to Start the School Year off Right for Teachers
How To Start the School Year off Right for Teachers The school year is quickly approaching and it is time to start thinking about how you are going to set yourself up for success. In this blog post, we will …
Five Summer Activities for Kids at Home
Five Summer Activities for Kids at Home We are about halfway through the summer and this probably means that you have run out of your arsenal of activities to keep your kids entertained while they are out of school, which …
Literacy Center Ideas
Literacy Center Ideas If you are an elementary teacher you are probably familiar with the idea of learning centers. Overall, learning centers can be used to cover multiple activities in one small block or to make learning a bit more …
Effective Review Strategies
Effective Review Strategies One of the major parts of teaching is reviewing. This allows us as teachers to make sure that students are actually learning what we are teaching them. Some say it is also seeing if they are retaining …
Valentines Day Classroom Activities
Valentines Day Classroom Activities It’s the day of love. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I know that Valentine’s Day can be a big deal in elementary school classrooms. Giving out Valentines and Valentine’s Day parties are definitely …