Ideas and resources to help you teach with BLISS!
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
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
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
Hello Friend! For almost two decades the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has been pushing for more writing and talking in math instruction and learning. While this is an obvious focus in literacy instruction, it seems it has been slower to catch on in math. Too often the math talk that is heard comes from the teacher in the… 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
The number one goal in responding to misbehavior is to stop it and get the student back on track to ensure learning and teaching to continues! This post is filled with useful tips for responding to misbehavior! #behaviormanagment #teachingselfdiscipline
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These are adorable! Wouldn't you love to see how your students' turkeys turned out?! 🦃🦃🦃
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Turkey Drawing Step-by-Step for Primary Classroom Students
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Looking for the perfect arts and craft activity for Thanksgiving? This turkey directed drawing provides teachers with a step-by-step lesson that kids will love! THESE turkeys turn out FANTASTIC!Fine Motor and Sight Word Practice ALL IN ONE!! 👍👍👍
This bundle of 6 resources has over 1200 pages of sight word activities that are a hands on way to practice fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they are learning to read, write, and spell sight words! Grab it here--> bit.ly/2ocupkW
💜We likely all have students in our classrooms who experience toxic stress. Their world is not logical and they may react to things in ways that seem illogical to us. In this post I discuss strategies to best help these students. 💜 bit.ly/2pqfjc2
Just say NO to the graham cracker/frosting/candy mess this year and grab this adorable 3-d Gingerbread House instead! 🏠🏠🏠 ---> bit.ly/2JKVuD7
Imagine a LOW PREP, ENGAGING activity that is literacy based…Your friends will love CREATING their own 3D gingerbread house and sharing their CREATIVITY through their writing!😉😍
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Math Talk discussions are an effective way for students to develop strong communication skills and deepen their understanding of mathematical content.
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