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
This FREE end-of-year poem is the perfect gift to give to students at the end of the year. It is a special and simple gift 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… Read More
Teaching Thankfulness in the Primary Classroom
Ideas for teaching thankfulness to children through not only words but actions. When we take the time to do so, they gain many benefits from character development to overall well-being. 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… Read More
Fine Motor Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Fine motor alphabet activities are a fun learning center for preschool and kindergarten kids. In this blog post get free printables to use with your children today! 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… Read More