"My child hates to read." "How do I get my kid to read at home?" "We don't have time!" At almost every single parent-teacher conference that I've attended, parents have expressed the same concern. They want their child to pick up more books and become a better reader, but they aren't sure how ... Read More
Novel Engagement: A Wrinkle in Time
Create an uncommon learning experience and memorable moments with your students as you delve into the novel, A Wrinkle in Time. Madeleine L'Engle's award winning book will come to life on-screen this year, so now is the perfect time to make it come alive in your classroom! These hands-on ... Read More
10 Tips for a Successful Holiday Party
Planning a classroom party this holiday season? It can be hectic and feel overwhelming, but here are a few tips to ensure that everything runs smoothly. 1. Get volunteers Parents love to help out in the classroom! This is the perfect opportunity to recruit extra help. Think about how many ... Read More
An Easy (and Inexpensive) Parent Gift
When I was in elementary school, I loved making gifts for my parents for Christmas. Forget the holiday party, I looked forward to craft day! We got to put our love and heart into creating a present that I could put under the tree on Christmas Eve and watch my parents open in the morning. ... Read More
A Neat TpT Trick
Did you know that you can earn FREE resources on Teachers pay Teachers?? I want to share a simple little trick with you that will allow you to save money in any TpT store that you shop in. Click on the image above to watch a quick video or read on to learn how! 1. Go to My TpT and click on My ... Read More
Picking a Planner
I should start out by saying that I LOVE planning. Yes, there are challenging parts to the process, but thinking about what I need to teach and how my students will learn best, really gets the gears in my mind moving. Watch my Facebook Live on this topic here: Let's start with the basics. ... Read More