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
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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
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...] about A Neat TpT Trick
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...] about Picking a Planner
An Effective Approach to Classroom Jobs
I have always used student jobs in my classroom. I didn't, however, always run them well. Sure, we rotated the job chart every week (if I remembered). Sure, most of my students completed their roles (half-heartedly). But, it seemed as though my classroom jobs were becoming more work than they … [Read more...] about An Effective Approach to Classroom Jobs
The 7-Minute Shuffle: Free Organization Email Course
Are you a teacher who wants to have a classroom that is neat and organized? But you don't have enough time during the day. Or there are are too many papers. Maybe you just don't know where to start. Either way, you are in the right place. The 7-Minute Shuffle Email Course The 7-Minute … [Read more...] about The 7-Minute Shuffle: Free Organization Email Course