Ideas and resources to help you teach with BLISS!
In this post, we examine a why a strong phonics scope and sequence for Kindergarten – 2nd grade students is so important, discuss common problems with phonics instruction, and share printable and digital phonics activities for K-2 students. Be sure to download the FREE phonics scope and sequence for K-2 students! Too often it is assumed that learning to read… Read More
Get students excited about reading at home with an adopt a pet reading buddy. Classroom reading pets build students’ responsibility and enthusiasm for reading! As teachers we know the importance of reading cannot be underestimated. We not only teach students how to read but also try to cultivate a love of reading. We know that reading for pleasure can improve… Read More
Classroom morning greetings are a powerful way to deepen relationships, build our students’ confidence, and learn communication skills. Non-contact morning greetings are a way to still offer greeting choices while maintaining social distancing or remote teaching meetings. This past school year was one we never could have predicted! So much changed, so very quickly. You suddenly left the comfort of… Read More
This blog post shares favorite NO PREP digital writing activities for elementary students that can be used in Google Classroom for distance learning. As a teacher you’ve always had to be flexible. Though you may try to plan your weeks, days and lessons, (sometimes down to the minute!) you do so knowing things won’t go exactly as planned. Each day… Read More
Help keep students engaged and build intrinsic motivation during distance learning! Be sure to download the free editable student choice boards in the blog post! We have long known that student engagement is a key component to learning. When students are engaged they feel connected and are willing to work hard. When students feel disconnected from a lesson they become… Read More
This blog post shares favorite NO PREP digital math activities for elementary students that can be used in Google Classroom for distance learning. 2020 has been quite a year for everyone, but particularly for teachers! We never could have imagined leaving our schools and classrooms to teach from our homes and interact with our students only through the internet. But… Read More
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