Mrs. Winter's Bliss

Classroom Management Strategies {positive tips & freebies}

Classroom management….Many teachers identify classroom behavior management as the most challenging aspect of teaching. In fact, classroom management is often thought of as a “make or break” skill in the profession because it is so essential to teaching and learning. Teachers of all levels think and talk about it all of the time. Which teacher in search of a… Read More

Developing Fine Motor with Name Activities

Each day we rely on our well-developed fine motor skills to complete tasks with ease. Cutting, eating with utensils, tying a bow, brushing our hair and teeth, holding a pencil, buttoning and zipping are all tasks that require our fine motor skills. While they are things we don’t think twice about, they are skills that must be developed in… Read More

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

St. Patrick’s Day in the Classroom

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 long ago but spring break is not yet within reach. It can be a long month for teachers. Knowing this, I try to spice things up by making the most of… Read More

The Power of Morning Greetings

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

Encouraging Students to have a Growth Mindset

Hi Friend! Growth mindset is surely one of the biggest trends in education right now, but I think it’s fair to say that the the impact it’s making in our classrooms is more than just a buzzword. When students believe that dedication and hard work can change their performance in school, they grow to become more resilient, successful learners. From… Read More