Do you ever feel as though there are constantly papers piling up on your desk? And you just don't know what to do with them all? Here are just a few tips to keep you (and your students) organized in the classroom! Designate Make sure that there is a place for every paper. You need a place for ... Read More
Keep Students Safe with Allergy Alert Cards
All my life, I have grown up with family members with severe food allergies. Thankfully, I am not one of them, but I know what a struggle it can be for someone to constantly worry about what they are eating. It can be a huge challenge (and fear) for them. One of the most difficult ... Read More
Team-Building Activities for Back to School
The first week of school sure is a busy one! I work hard to balance the mandatory paperwork with games, hands-on activities and team-building fun. Even with bigger kids, it's important to keep them moving throughout the day and providing a variety of activities. 1. Marshmallow ... Read More
Genre Sort Activity
Have you ever had your students set up your classroom library? I know, it was a scary thought for me too. Then I realized that it would be a great learning experience! My students do a genre sort activity during the first week of school. While the students are out of the ... Read More
Control the Paper Chaos
Have you ever found yourself under a mound of papers? Do you feel as though your teacher desk is just completely covered in student work and meeting agendas and forms? I know the feeling. Here are some tips for tackling that giant pile. Letter Trays One issue I ran into was so much paperwork ... Read More
Article of the Week
One part of my Social Studies curriculum was to incorporate current events into our classroom. However, I wanted my students to have the opportunity to think about and research topics that truly interested them. We incorporated Article of the Week. For homework, students would find an ... Read More