Looking for writing prompts that support and challenge all levels of children in the early elementary grades? I’ve designed writing picture prompts that includes vocabulary support & self-editing checklists to foster independence in all levels of writers! Make sure to download the free prompts in this post! Hi Friend! Writing is one of my favorite subjects to teach. I love… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day in the Classroom
Free ideas to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with kids at school. Easy and fun crafts, art projects, party games, St. Patrick’s Day videos, and student learning activities that children will love! Oh, March…the month when the novelty of snow and cold weather has worn off but the warmth and green of spring has not yet arrived; when winter break feels… Read More
The Power of Morning Greetings
Classroom morning greetings are a powerful way to deepen relationships, build our students’ confidence, and learn communication skills. Make sure to download the free printables in this post. One thing that I love about teaching is that no matter how my morning starts at home (wahhh… spilled coffee!), on my way to school (argggghh…terrible traffic!) or in the school building… Read More
Valentine’s Day in the Classroom
Free ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day with kids at school. Easy and fun crafts, art projects, party games, videos, and engaging learning activities! 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… Read More
Teaching Story Retell and Sequence Writing
Teaching ideas and resources to develop sequence writing and story retell skills in kindergarten, first, and second grade students. 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… Read More
Why I Don’t Give My Students End of Year Gifts
Try using an end of year poem to give to students at the end of the year for them to treasure for years to come. 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,… Read More