Ideas and resources to help you teach with BLISS!
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鈥檚 that easy, right??馃槈) Teachers set routines for… Read More
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. 聽We fill our classroom with supplies and spend hours working to make it a warm and… Read More
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鈥檒l feel happier. Here are some… Read More
Hello Friend! Are your students struggling with basic skills such as buttoning or zipping his聽or her coat, building block towers, or cutting and pasting? These are all signs that their聽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
Hi Friend! Today I want to share my #teacherheart. I don’t know about you but social media gets me down. As I scroll through my Instagram and Facebook feed and look at all the beautiful classroom designs, projects, bulletin boards, and decor and I often feel overwhelmed and even full of envy. I start to wonder… Am I good enough?… Read More
Hello Friend! 聽 I guess it’s no news that as teachers we have so many things to do…planning, prepping, assessing, grading, PLC meetings, more meetings….. The list is never ending and we are tired! But we continue to push through and put forth our best effort because we care about the success of our students.聽 We want to ensure they… Read More
