Getting students to read over the summer is such a crucial aspect to their education, but it is often where a lot of students fall behind. It's hard to get kids to read when the sun is shining and the ocean is calling! So how can we get them to pick up a book, when they would rather be outside … [Read more...] about Keep Them Reading Over the Summer
Second Grade
10 Myths of Reading Aloud at Home (and how we can help!)
"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...] about 10 Myths of Reading Aloud at Home (and how we can help!)
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...] about 10 Tips for a Successful Holiday Party
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...] about An Easy (and Inexpensive) Parent Gift
Walking Club
Are you ready to get all your students really moving at recess? At our school, we have Walking Club. They receive a punch card, to keep track of the miles that they walk. Then, at recess time, the students walk laps around the field in our play area. We have a parent … [Read more...] about Walking Club
Indoor Recess Program
I don't know about where you are, but here in New England, our winters are cold and snowy. This means that we often have indoor recess or, if we do go outside, it's not terribly fun. Our PTF (parent-teacher forum) came up with the idea of a Recess Program. Students are given a list of a … [Read more...] about Indoor Recess Program