How do your students store their supplies? I actually typed a long-winded explanation/brief history of supplies in my classroom but decided that being short and to the point might be a better option since it’s so close to back to school time and I know how precious time is right now! So here’s the quick version. I don’t like pencil… Read More
Name tags, name plates, desk plates – you know – those things you stick down on your students’ desks that have their name on them. They come in handy at the beginning of the year when you are trying to learn names, for substitute teachers to easily identify students at their seats and yes – they help students remember how… Read More
I’m back from Alaska, and I had a great time! Things were so simple, peaceful, and beautiful there! Now that I’m back, I’ve got a ton of things to do to get ready for the upcoming school year (as I’m sure all of you do too!). My first day with students is August 7th but I’ve got plenty of trainings… Read More
Last year I found this cute idea for giving each student a bouncy ball that said “I’m looking forward to bouncing through the year with you!” I handed these out at open house along with a bag of microwavable popcorn that said, “Thanks for popping in!” This year I only handed out the bouncy balls. I’m saving the popcorn for… Read More
The first day of school for me is in 17 days from today! AHHHHHH! I start back with students on August 8th. I have PD’s to attend beginning on August 2nd. The time is FLYING by! I have been fortunate this summer. We got out earlier than we have the past few years due to not missing school for snow…. Read More
I had planned on heading up to the school on Monday to tackle my classroom but couldn’t because I had site base training that I had forgotten about. My trip was moved to Tuesday. After my site base meeting on Tuesday my mom met me at my classroom and we started working on things. This is how my classroom looked… Read More