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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End of Year Turtle Compliments
As we near the end of the year, I always try to do some fun activities with the students. One of these is to focus on what great students I have had all year! (Print and digital ideas are included below!!) TURTLE COMPLIMENTS! Print activity for in person learning - This is an activity we did in college on one of our last day's before student teaching. Each students puts a paper plate on their back (their shell) with a small piece of tape and … [Read more...] about End of Year Turtle Compliments
End of Year Ideas to Showcase Student Work
Many schools seem to do some type of year end wrap up. Nearly every elementary school I've been at has done this in some fashion or another. One school ran an Academic Fair, another called it a Project Fair, and some simply call it an Open House. Regardless, there are some neat things that teachers are doing for these events! In my most recent school, the Academic Fair was held for students in third through eighth grade. Third graders created … [Read more...] about End of Year Ideas to Showcase Student Work
Magic Square Math Games — to end the year with your sanity!
Let's face it - this time of year is CRAZY! The kids are wanting to spend all their time outside, teachers are stressed out and ready for summer, and sometimes things can get a little hectic with everything going on. So - why not try some math games? They'll take a little bit of prep work on your part, but then you'll have engaging activities for years to come! Try Magic Squares! These fun activities are engaging for students of all ages! … [Read more...] about Magic Square Math Games — to end the year with your sanity!
End of Year Candy Ball FUN
Here's an activity I did last year with my 6th graders. It was a LOT of fun! A Candy Ball!! Anyway, here's how I did it --- Get some candy. Anything will do! Keep in mind your students' allergies. Take one piece of candy and put plastic wrap around it. Continue to put 1-3 pieces of candy inside each layer of plastic wrap. Just for fun, throw in a layer of packaging tape every so often. :) There's really no right or … [Read more...] about End of Year Candy Ball FUN
End of Year Wordle Gift for Students
I have been fortunate enough to have some great students thus far into my teaching career! Last year's group of 6th graders was especially special because they were the first group of sixth graders I'd taught in my career and they were just amazing students. So I wanted to do something special to let them know how much I cared and to show them that their classmates care about them! (After all, middle school can be a rough time in anyone's life. I … [Read more...] about End of Year Wordle Gift for Students
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
End of the Year Memory Book – FUN Turtle Compliments Activity
This end of year Turtle Compliments and Memory Book works great in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade upper elementary and middle school rooms. The puzzle is a PDF download. You will NOT be able to edit or modify the file. PAGES INCLUDED: End of Year Cover Page Any time of year Cover Page Compliments What I like best about myself… My favorite memories from __ grade are… My summer plans are… My Self-Portrait My Best … [Read more...] about End of the Year Memory Book – FUN Turtle Compliments Activity
How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
While there are many people out there who have taught the same grade for many years, or sometimes even decades - I am not that person. After seven years in the classroom I taught seven different things. Then during my eighth year I did yet another different thing by becoming an administrator. That's why today I want to share with you how to prepare for a new school year when you are switching grades. There are many things to consider when you … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a New School Year When You Are Switching Grades
