Meet the Teacher is always a stressful (and exciting) time. At my school, we have an entire week to get ready before the kids come. Meet the Teacher is typically the Thursday before school comes back. I feel like I spend half the week making my room look presentable, and then just end up changing it in the first couple of weeks of ... Read More about Meet the Teacher 2017
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Bucket Filler for Classroom Management
My first year of teaching I taught 2nd grade. Before the school year started, I was on the hunt for all the tips and tricks I could find to help with classroom management. I found the book Have You Filled a Bucket Today by Carol McCloud and knew I had to incorporate this book into my class! On the first day of school I read this ... Read More about Bucket Filler for Classroom Management
Teachers Pay Teachers Conference – Anaheim
Hello again, friends! It's been awhile since I blogged. I almost continued that sentence with "but things are going to change," then I remembered how often I have said that. Hopefully I can get into the habit of blogging more often, but I'm not making any promises.... yet. Last week I attended the 4th annual Teachers Pay ... Read More about Teachers Pay Teachers Conference – Anaheim
5 CHEAP Ways to Get Books for a Classroom Library
As a reading teacher, I have a huge passion for constantly bringing new titles into my classroom library. My first three years of teaching I looped with the same kids. It became my priority to constantly update my classroom library so my students would not get bored of the same books throughout those three years. These are my top ... Read More about 5 CHEAP Ways to Get Books for a Classroom Library
TPT Conference Recap – Day 2
If you missed my overview of Day 1 of the Teachers Pay Teachers conference, head over HERE. I was determined to make the 2nd day better than the first, and that started with leaving extra early to avoid traffic. The universe had different plans for me because I locked myself out of the house, for the first time EVER, right before leaving. ... Read More about TPT Conference Recap – Day 2
TpT Conference Recap – Day 1
Hey guys! After attending the Teachers Pay Teachers conference last week, I have a sudden burst of inspiration and motivation to start blogging again. I'm excited to share with you my experience and tidbits of information that I learned. The conference was in Orlando this year, so it was a no brainer for me to decide to go. (You ... Read More about TpT Conference Recap – Day 1
Netflix for BOOKS?
I have an exciting new app to share with you all. Head to your app store and search "get epic" to find this fun new app! You can also go to www.getepic.com Epic! allows teachers to create free accounts. With your teacher account, you can create up to 36 profiles for your students. Students can only access the educator ... Read More about Netflix for BOOKS?
Flavor Run
Yesterday my son, mom, brother, and I participated in the Flavor Run. My son ran the Color Run a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. He was very excited going into this race. He's been all about these tattoos lately. A few years ago he hated temporary tattoos, so I'm not sure what exactly sprouted this change. ... Read More about Flavor Run
5 Tips to Make Writing FUN
When I first started teaching, I hated writing instruction. Many of my kids thought it was boring and it was a struggle to make it more engaging. Here are some of my TOP TIPS to help your students enjoy writing time. Tip #1: Provide resources for your students to use when writing Many students don't enjoy writing because of low ... Read More about 5 Tips to Make Writing FUN
Pledge Cents
Everyone is always talking about Donor's Choose and I'm here to tell you about PledgeCents! First of all, don't get me wrong.... I love Donor's Choose. Over the past 5 years, I've had over 30 projects funded with Donor's Choose. I'm extremely grateful for the wonderful site and all the donors who have helped my classroom over the ... Read More about Pledge Cents
