Ideas and resources to help you teach with BLISS!
Happy Summer Friend! You made it (or have almost made it)!! It’s finally time to relax and rejuvenate, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy doing things just for yourself. You’ve worked so hard all school year long and I absolutely believe it is important you give yourself a good solid break from work and thinking about school. Do… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
I'm sharing whole and small group activities that will build fluency and improve comprehension! 📖#literacycenters📖
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The perfect way to get kids outdoors! Use it as homework or as a class activity! ☀️🍃🍂🍁
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More Schools Are Being Gifted Free Washing Machines From Whirlpool So Kids Don't Skip School
Dozens of US high schools are being gifted free dryers and washing machines from Whirlpool so all of their students have access to clean clothes.My students love to build these Nursery Rhymes at our poetry center over and over again! Your students can work alone or with a partner to build familiar nursery rhymes and practice reading fluency! #literacycenters #poetry #fluency
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Do you have students who are struggling with fine motor skills??? If so, check out this post where I share great activities that combine alphabet and fine motor skills! mrswintersbliss.com/a-teachers-guide-to-fine-motor-skills/
Do your students need help understanding the differences between fiction vs nonfiction texts? These activities are perfect for making an anchor chart that will support your students as they learn to distinguish between fiction and nonfiction!
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In case you need a reminder how AWESOME you are! This is so good! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼