We’re continuing our Back to School Series, where we share 5 amazing tips that will set you up for the best first week of school. 👉 Click here to read Tip #1! In this post, we’re diving into one of our absolute favorite strategies: Call and Response — the best way to get your students’ attention quickly (without yelling). Back to School Series: Call and Response 😩 Feeling Like You’re ... Read More about Awesome Call and Response Ideas You’re Sure to Love
Teaching About Veterans Day in the Classroom
Veterans Day is a truly special holiday! In addition to getting the day day off school (for some, at least) parades, sales, etc., we get to honor the men and women who have sacrificed freedoms and family to serve our country . Veterans Day is the perfect time to teach students about the U.S. military and the people who served. Specifically, Veterans Day is to honor all those who are living ... Read More about Teaching About Veterans Day in the Classroom
How to Teach Kindergarten Routines the First Week of School!
We're kicking off our Back to School series with one of the most important foundations for a great school year: routines. Between Max and I, we’ve experienced our fair share of first days—and if we’ve learned anything, it’s this: You cannot expect your students to “just know” what to do. After a long summer (or for some, their first classroom ever), kids need clear, repeated, slow ... Read More about How to Teach Kindergarten Routines the First Week of School!
How to Make Your Classroom Exciting With The Desk Fairy
Oookay, let's be honest: Kids are generally a mess when it comes to organization. Even most adults struggle with it! Organization a skill and a mindset that has to be taught and practiced. When I decided to go back to work fall of 2022, I noticed that my students struggled mightily with organization. I would instruct them to retrieve a book from their desk, and it would either take them a very ... Read More about How to Make Your Classroom Exciting With The Desk Fairy
5 Tips That Will Make Indoor Recess Better
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