Ideas and resources to help you teach with BLISS!
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 before the students arrive (seriously, the copier is broken AGAIN?!), when my students arrive to my classroom it feels like it’s the start of something positive and new,… Read More
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
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
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
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
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… Read More
