With spring comes so many of my favorite things: warmer weather, sunnier days, and some of my favorite read-alouds! Here's a round-up of my favorite books to read aloud in the springtime. Be sure to download all of these activities below! Old Bear by Kevin Henkes Old Bear is one of my all-time favorite books. I'm a huge fan of Kevin Henkes in general. The ... Read More about Spring Read-Alouds + Free Teaching Ideas!
Spring Cleaning Your Classroom: Part 2
Hello there! Today is part two of our Spring Cleaning Your Classroom tips! (If you missed part one, you can find it here!) Today is all about storing things in your classroom! If you're like a lot of teachers, a walk down the aisle at The Container Store is your idea of a nice Friday night. And although we begin the school year with some great storage ideas and systems, by April, those ... Read More about Spring Cleaning Your Classroom: Part 2
Spring Cleaning Your Classroom: Part 1
If you’re anything like me, more sunshine means more energy and more motivation to spring clean! It’s a lot of work, but getting your classroom cleaned and organized will leave you feeling rejuvenated and totally at peace when you walk out of your room in May! I’ve put together a few ideas for you to consider as you go through your classroom. Ideas such as what to purge, what to store, and what ... Read More about Spring Cleaning Your Classroom: Part 1
3 Things to Remember at the End of the School Year
Can you believe we’re really about to wrap up the 2020-2021 school year?! I know some days it’s probably felt like an eternity since that first day you walked into your classroom, but May is almost upon us, my friend! You can do it! I know as we approach the end of the year, there are so many activities going on and things to plan for that can make it easy to get lost in the day to day hustle. ... Read More about 3 Things to Remember at the End of the School Year
How to Recharge & Prepare for the Last Quarter
Spring is in the air! I just love spring and all the “new beginning” feelings it brings. However, as much as we want to be spring cleaning and getting outdoors, I know you’re a teacher and you’re tired. Very, very, tired! It’s okay to be tired! You’ve spent almost a whole year now teaching in a pandemic, coming up with two sets of lesson plans for virtual and in-person learning, reminding kids ... Read More about How to Recharge & Prepare for the Last Quarter
5 Ways to Support a New Mom at Your School
I’ll be honest, this topic has been on my heart for a really long time, so I’m so happy to finally share it with you all! This past year has been incredibly tough for many with the conditions of the pandemic, navigating through working from home and online learning, and not being able to spend time with loved ones like we all desire. But my heart has especially been with the teachers who just ... Read More about 5 Ways to Support a New Mom at Your School
14 Valentine’s Day Read Alouds and Activities
I have to admit, February is one of my most favorite winter months. It goes by so quickly and Valentine’s Day is the perfect halfway pick-me-up! With this year’s learning environments looking a little differently, I wanted to be sure your classroom still has a wonderful holiday and Valentine's Day celebration to look forward to! These Valentine’s Day Read Alouds are sure to engage your class! ... Read More about 14 Valentine’s Day Read Alouds and Activities
Kindergarten Goal-Setting for ELA
Happy New Year! I just love fresh starts! I love taking this time of year to reflect on the previous year and get started setting new personal and professional goals. I’ve created some different ways you can incorporate kindergarten goal-setting for ELA! We can help our students set goals, too! There's a good chance that many of them have heard the word "resolution" from someone this ... Read More about Kindergarten Goal-Setting for ELA
My Favorite Read-Alouds for Martin Luther King Jr. Day {and a Freebie!}
I love having discussions about big topics with young kids. They have such wonderful perspectives and big hearts! Talking about influential people like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the best ways to give children examples of leaders and talk with them about important topics. Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite books to read aloud to my kindergartners when we're discussing Martin ... Read More about My Favorite Read-Alouds for Martin Luther King Jr. Day {and a Freebie!}
5 Fun Dental Health Month Activities for Kindergarten
February is quickly approaching, and you know that means… Dental Health Month! It may sound strange, but I've honestly always loved teaching about dental health. I'm personally not a fan of going to the dentist (although I do go!), but I love helping ease the confusion and fear of dentist visits and taking care of teeth. I think most would agree that being a teacher brings the responsibility of ... Read More about 5 Fun Dental Health Month Activities for Kindergarten
Cinnamon Ornaments: An Easy and Sweet Student Gift!
One of the best parts of being a parent is receiving a handmade gift from your child. I love when it's close to the holidays and one of my kids comes home acting sneaky because they have a present for me in their backpack! As a kindergarten teacher, I had a stronger appreciation for making time to do these handmade gifts once I had children of my own. Gathering supplies and finding the time ... Read More about Cinnamon Ornaments: An Easy and Sweet Student Gift!
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