How to Use Printable Journal Prompts in Your Classroom I love using writing prompts in my classroom! Both nonfiction and narrative writing prompts can be a great tool to help kids develop writing skills in an engaging way. When you keep printable journal prompts on hand it can be easier to remember to incorporate them …
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5 Brilliant Classroom Library Ideas When I became an elementary educator, I knew I would have to spend a lot of time managing student behaviors, managing data, and teaching kids to manage their emotions. I had no idea I would have to spend so much time managing my classroom library!!! In this post, I’m going …
Kids love running around in the sun all summer long, but they have to rest at some point! When they do, have some summer reading fun ready with these book log printable games. They’re the perfect way to keep those reading skills sharp and avoid the summer reading slump! (Read more about the importance of …
It’s summer break and kids are ready to unwind and indulge in some fun after the long school year. And they should! We know they deserve the break … but we also know that there are great benefits of reading 20 minutes a day. This is especially true during the summer when they aren’t getting …
5 Essential Components of a Successful Sight Word Lesson Plan Sight words are an essential part of learning to read and write, but actually teaching them can become tedious! I used to write them on a notecard and have students go off and “practice”. Thinking back on this makes me cringe! Talk about ZERO engagement! …
Activities With Prefixes Anyone else remember dreading the grammar block when you were young? It was just so boring! We have a way to get your students excited and asking when they GET to learn grammar! Start with these activities with prefixes! Interactive notebooks are the fix! The activities are hands-on and allow time for …
Building Classroom Library Bulk Are you looking to build classroom library selection for your students on a teacher’s budget? I know how limiting that can feel – especially if you’re just starting out! I’ve spent years building up my 2nd grade classroom library. We all know how important it is for us to offer a …
It’s finally starting to feel and look like fall outside. It’s about time! This time of year I just want to throw on a hoodie and cozy up by a campfire. There just isn’t a better time of year to transform the classroom into a camping theme – complete with a tent, camping chairs, a …
