I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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14 Teachers Share Their Favorite Christmas Books
There are many great Christmas books out there, but it can be hard to find a great one to share with your class. Not anymore! I asked 14 teacher bloggers to share their favorite Christmas book. Below is a compilation of what books they feel are the best for this amazing Christmas season. This post contains affiliate links. You can read my entire disclosure statement here. Jodi from Clutter Free Classroom says, "My vote is for Moosletoe. What … [Read more...] about 14 Teachers Share Their Favorite Christmas Books
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Staff Appreciation Idea: Thanks for “Chipping” in!
It's nice to be appreciated. That's where this staff appreciation idea comes into play! Teachers work their behinds off every.single.day. You know they do! Many times they even go above and beyond what they need to do. Someone can't cover recess duty? Another person steps in. A volunteer needs to run that committee? Someone steps up to cover it. Lunch duty for a third day this week? Taken care of! Teachers step up to do more than they … [Read more...] about Staff Appreciation Idea: Thanks for “Chipping” in!
Book Sales!
Our 5th grade classes held book sales last week. No, not the kind requiring any money! The kind where the students try to "sell" their classmates on a book they've read! These work great to get students more excited about reading books, and they also work great for covering those pesky listening and speaking standards. {I'd also love to mention that they're highly entertaining! Check out the pictures below for more inspirational costume … [Read more...] about Book Sales!
Round Robin Writing & Editing Idea
Writing is one of those subjects that I make sure to cover each and every day. I know this isn't always the case in every classroom, but I figure it's also a life skill - so I make sure we get to it. But - how do you mix it up enough to keep students interested? In the past I've written about some fun picture writing prompts I've done, but today I want to share another idea with you. It's pretty simple. Each student starts with a piece of … [Read more...] about Round Robin Writing & Editing Idea
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Project Fair – Science Fair, ABCs of the US, Biographies, Book Covers, and Poetry Books
One of the big things the 5th graders completed this year was a Project Fair. They did a poetry book, ABCs of United States History book, a biography summary on a person, a book cover of their all-time favorite book, and a science fair project. These pictures are of their book covers. The students took their all-time favorite book and created a new cover for it. They had to include the author, illustrator (if applicable), publisher, author … [Read more...] about Project Fair – Science Fair, ABCs of the US, Biographies, Book Covers, and Poetry Books
The Dog Poop Initiative Book Companion | Bucket Filler Activities Alternative
If you love the book "The Dog Poop Initiative", then you're going to love this book companion. With purchase you get discussion ideas, comprehension questions, poster, and a note home. **Note this download does NOT include a copy of the book. You will need to have your own copy or borrow one from the library.** Celebrate the "scoopers" in your life with all the materials here. Kids and adults alike will learn the importance of taking … [Read more...] about The Dog Poop Initiative Book Companion | Bucket Filler Activities Alternative
