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Writing Picture Prompts for Elementary Kids

Hi Friend! Writing is one of my favorite subjects to teach. I love to see the creative ways my students express their ideas and the hilarious things they choose to share. Their writing pieces help me to get to know them better and allow me to build deeper relationships. But just because I love to teach writing, doesn’t mean it’s… Read More

Valentine’s Day in the Classroom

Hi Friend! I don’t know about you but I find Valentine’s Day to be one of the best holidays to celebrate with kids! My heart just bursts when I see all the sweet (and often hilarious) ways they choose to express their love for their family, friends & their teachers on this special day. ❤ While I am excited for Valentine’s… Read More

Teaching Story Retell and Sequence Writing

Hi Friend! From very early on in life kids learn that one thing follows another. Young children come to recognize patterns and routines that help make the world more predictable for them. Parents establish routines at home for bedtime; first we brush teeth, then we read a book, and finally lights out! (it’s that easy, right??😉) Teachers set routines for… Read More

Why I Don’t Give My Students End of Year Gifts

I have to wonder with all we do for our students, is it really necessary to buy them each an end of year gift? From the before first day of school until the very last, there is so much we do for our students. We fill our classroom with supplies and spend hours working to make it a warm and… Read More

Teaching Thankfulness in the Primary Classroom

No matter what your age, two little words go such a long way. Thank you. Teaching thankfulness in the primary classroom through not only words but actions has so many benefits for our students from character development to overall well-being. When kids can show appreciation for what they have and for those around them, they’ll feel happier. Here are some… Read More

A Teacher’s Guide to Fine Motor Skills for Young Learners

Hello Friend! Are your students struggling with basic skills such as buttoning or zipping his or her coat, building block towers, or cutting and pasting? These are all signs that their fine motor skills aren’t as developed as they should be. Fine motor abilities help children coordinate their hand movements and are critical to building other learning skills. Children start to develop… Read More