It’s hard to believe we are approaching the year 2020! A new decade- WOW! While September usually feels like the “New Year” for teachers, January is a great time to check-in, reflect and set new goals and resolutions. And while we may ring in the New Year when school is out of session, I have found celebrating it with my students in January is a really nice way to welcome back students after the holiday break! In hopes of ... read more
Gingerbread Man Activities to make Learning Fun!
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Or so they say! 😲 Are you a lover of the holidays or does it stress you out to think about them? I love all the traditions, excitement and anticipation, but all the extra activities and festivities can wear anyone down. In hopes of taking a little off your plate this holiday season, I’m sharing a series of holiday round-up posts where I gather engaging videos, ... read more
Thanksgiving Activities for Elementary Students
It’s hard to believe the holidays are soon approaching! There is certainly a lot to be excited about, but between the craziness at school (classroom celebrations, holiday performances, special crafts and activities) and all the extras outside of school (cooking, relatives, travel, parties, shopping…) the holiday season can easily become a very stressful season! 😬 I want you to be able to enjoy this special time with your students, ... read more
A Focus on Fluency to Improve Reading Comprehension
Hi Friend! Building our students’ ability to comprehend and make meaning of what they read seems to be the #1 goal of reading instruction. It’s essential for learning and really for all of life! There are many different skills and strategies you can teach to help your students build their reading comprehension, but today I want to talk specifically about just one...building fluency. Note: This post contains an ... read more
Teaching Self-Discipline: Supporting Students Experiencing Toxic Stress
Hey Friend! It’s hard to believe we’re already to the last chapter of our summer book study on Teaching Self-Discipline! I hope you’ve found our “time together” to be valuable, insightful and of course, enjoyable! Note: This post contains an affiliate link. This means that, at no cost to you, I earn a few nickels should you choose to make a purchase through the link. Today we’re wrapping up the study with a focus ... read more
Teaching Self Discipline: Solving Problem Behavior
Hi Friend! This week we are moving on to Chapter 4 which means we are more than half-way through our book study on Teaching Self-Discipline. Time flies when you’re having fun! 😁 Fortunately, you’ve still got plenty of summertime left to enjoy! Note: This post contains an affiliate link. This means that, at no cost to you, I earn a few nickels should you choose to make a purchase through the link. If you’re just joining us, catch ... read more
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