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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Memorial Day Rhyming FREEBIE
I'm so excited to welcome Bex for her first guest blog appearance on HoJo's Teaching Adventures. She's got a fun Memorial Day rhyming freebie for you, so be sure to stick around! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi everyone! I am Bex from Reading and Writing Redhead and I am super excited that Heather has let me stop by and do a little guest post for her! Thanks, Heather! I do have a little freebie for you but let me tell you the background on … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Rhyming FREEBIE
Close Reading FREEBIE
Close Reading FREEBIE - One Time Old Time Story {Grades 4-6} This Close Reading freebie was designed for two reasons– to maintain my student’s attention and to give them more exposure to close reading. My students love reading and listening to stories about my grandpa, and I thought your students would enjoy it as well. It truly has a unique “voice” to it! Stories from previous generations have always been a treasure to me, so I want to pass … [Read more...] about Close Reading FREEBIE
Telling Time to the Nearest Minute FREEBIE
Magic Square Puzzles make it quick and easy for teachers to provide hands on activities that meet the needs of all students! Let your students practice telling time to the nearest minute with these addicting puzzles! **Each magic square puzzle will have students match 12 clocks to the correct time!** There are six puzzles in this freebie. Puzzles are broken down from minutes :00-:11, :12-:23, :24-:35, :36-:47, and :48-59. The first one … [Read more...] about Telling Time to the Nearest Minute FREEBIE
K-6 Winter Magic Square FREEBIE
I created a fun little Winter Magic Square Puzzle. There are two puzzles for grades K-2 and one for students 3-6. (They are always a bit easy for my 6th graders, but they still enjoy them as an alternative during their early finishers time!) These are perfect if your students are learning about winter vocabulary (particularly for those of you down south who don't really get to experience winter, snow, and all of it's glory!). These also work … [Read more...] about K-6 Winter Magic Square FREEBIE
Halloween Magic Square FREEBIE!
I'm still obsessed with them! Magic Squares, that is! By clicking on either of the pictures below you can go directly to my Teachers Pay Teachers store and get your copy for FREE. The 3x3 squares work well for lower elementary, while the upper elementary kiddos will love the 4x4 square. Get your Halloween Magic Square FREEBIE! All they have to do is match the word to the correct Halloween themed picture. (Keep in mind you do need to cut … [Read more...] about Halloween Magic Square FREEBIE!
Back to School Tips for the Busy Educator {plus a FREEBIE!}
It's about that time again - Back to School! Whether you are excitedly ready and raring to go or sticking your head in the sand for a few more days/weeks, it's coming! Who couldn't use a couple tips to help them start the year off right? No tips needed - then how about a freebie?! This blog post has both! Let's face it - you're busy! So how about we keep it to five simple tips that you can easily implement. Here you go! Tip #1 - … [Read more...] about Back to School Tips for the Busy Educator {plus a FREEBIE!}
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
Make Up Work Editable FREEBIE
Why are there so many times when I can't find exactly what I'm looking for? That has been exactly the case this year with finding an absent sheet that I like. I want a no-frills-down-to-earth-just-get-the-work-you-missed-done sheet. Plain. Simple. Done. Easy! Since I couldn't find one. I made one. That's where this make up work editable freebie came into play. But I knew there was a good chance your classes would be different from mine, … [Read more...] about Make Up Work Editable FREEBIE
