Hello! Today is part five of my morning tubs summer blog series and it’s all about the topic of assigning tubs.This topic is a big one for a lot of reasons. Your decision to assign or not assign tubs might change from one year to the next. Some classes might handle choosing their own tubs really well, while others might need them assigned. It also might change throughout the year! Let’s break ... Read More about Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 5 – Assigning Tubs
Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 4 – When to Change Tubs
Hello! Thanks for stopping by for the fourth part of my summer blog series! Let’s talk about how often you’re going to change your tub activities. The answer for most teachers will probably be monthly, but it really depends on how you’re setting up and managing your tub activities. I’ll break it up and give some pros and cons! Monthly My preference is to change tub activities monthly. ... Read More about Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 4 – When to Change Tubs
9 Student Gift Ideas for Back-to-School Time
Although summer is pretty amazing, there's something really special about meeting new students for the first time. All of the excitement and curiosity on their faces is simply precious. Plus, it's the perfect time to start building the school-to-home bond with families! I think it's fair to say that most schools do some sort of Meet the Teacher or Back-to-School Night. No matter what you call ... Read More about 9 Student Gift Ideas for Back-to-School Time
Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 3 – Types of Activities
Hey there! I’m so glad you stopped by for Part 3 of my Morning Tub Planning Series! Today, let's talk about what activities you’ll use for morning tubs. There are literally hundreds of options and it can be super overwhelming, so I’m going to break it down into some categories for you. Bear with me! Start by Defining Your Goal What’s your goal for morning tub activities? Literacy and ... Read More about Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 3 – Types of Activities
Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 2 – How Many Tubs?
Welcome to Part Two of my Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs series! Today, let’s do some brainstorming about how many tubs you want to have in your classroom. If you haven’t already downloaded my Morning Tubs Planning Guide, you might want to download it at some point. It has brainstorming pages that go along with each part of this blog series. It’s optional, but you might find it to be useful! You ... Read More about Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 2 – How Many Tubs?
Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 1 – What to Use for Tubs
Welcome to the first part of my Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs series! You may be new to morning tubs, or maybe you’ve used them in the past but you’re looking to revamp or reorganize what you’ve been doing. No matter where you are in your morning tubs journey, welcome! Before we even start thinking about what types of activities we want to use or how to promote student independence, it’s ... Read More about Go-To Guide to Morning Tubs: Part 1 – What to Use for Tubs
7 Must-Have Supplies for the Primary Classroom
No matter if you’re a brand new, first-year teacher or a seasoned one making their list for what’s needed when returning to the classroom for another year, it can be overwhelming to decide what's essential in a primary classroom. There are SO many new trends, technology pieces, and decorative ideas out there, but I want to provide you with a strong list of necessary items that I know you and your ... Read More about 7 Must-Have Supplies for the Primary Classroom
Making Sight Words Stick: 8 Interactive Activities and Resources
As teachers, we know that practicing sight words is an important part of developing our students’ literacy skills. But sometimes the sight word practice opportunities can become really repetitive, especially when you’re talking about keeping 5 and 6 year-olds engaged. I’ve put together some of my favorite activities and resources to help make sight words stick with your students, so you can ... Read More about Making Sight Words Stick: 8 Interactive Activities and Resources
“First Grade Here I Come!” Crown Freebie
Hey teachers! Nothing is sweeter than a line of kindergarteners walking with adorable crowns, right?! It's no secret that I've always loved making crowns with my students and I just came up with a super simple, brand-new one for you! This crown template is so adorable and easy to put together! They'll make that last day of kindergarten photos even more memorable. Hint: If your ... Read More about “First Grade Here I Come!” Crown Freebie
5 Tips for Making Kindergarten Memory Books
The end of the year brings so much excitement, especially in kindergarten. It’s always amazing to see the growth of our kindergarteners from the first day of school to the last! The final few weeks of the school year seem to simultaneously drag and fly by. With everything you have going on, don’t forget to take time to make a Kindergarten Memory Book with your students! As a mom and ... Read More about 5 Tips for Making Kindergarten Memory Books
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