Ideas and resources to help you teach with BLISS!
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
Often when we hear about successful individuals we hear about their final product- the record they broke, the award they won, or the new position they attained. Their success sometimes seems automatic and inevitable, especially to children. What we don’t hear enough about is the process- the the ups and downs, the wins and losses, the perseverance and effort it… Read More
Years ago challenging work was something teachers saved for only their top students. It was an extension activity or something to keep those early finishers busy while they waited for their classmates to catch up. It wasn’t for everyone, it was saved for the “talented and gifted” students. Fortunately, times have changed and teachers are now encouraged to ensure that… 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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Holy cow! This is soooo good! ❤️
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! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼