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
In honor of “May the 4th Be With You,” I created this “Little Light Saber Friends” newsletter template. Obviously, this newsletter theme is inspired by Star Wars. This is a two page classroom newsletter template with Little Light Saber Friends theme. It is a Microsoft PowerPoint file. ALL TEXT in this newsletter is editable. Graphics are locked in place due… Read More
The most important thing I had to teach my first graders was how to write a complete sentence. In kindergarten, students are still learning letter formation and letter sounds. No doubt the K teachers work hard to teach those little kinders to start putting those sounds together to make words. In first grade, I was expected to have my students… Read More
Wow! I haven’t blogged in awhile and that is because I have been B-U-S-Y! I have an AWESOME class this year! I couldn’t be more excited! I may have taken a break from blogging but I am addicted to Instagram and post there more regularly. Instagram is super fun (and FREE)! I would love for you to follow me on… 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