You’ll probably agree that there are things we do as teachers to make our lives a tad more chaotic in December. We are trying to our best to encourage positive behavior and keep learning on ... Read More about 6 Classroom Management Mistakes to Avoid in December
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Classroom Elf Writing Activities to Spark Creativity
Have you decided that you will have a visitor from the North Pole in your classroom this year? A classroom elf doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or complicated part of your December classroom ... Read More about Classroom Elf Writing Activities to Spark Creativity
Fun Reindeer Activities for Second Grade
As we approach the holiday season, the level of excitement in the classroom tends to increase exponentially. One way that I like to help students channel this excitement is by using themed ... Read More about Fun Reindeer Activities for Second Grade
Classroom Elf Ideas for Busy Teachers
When introducing an elf to your class in the month of December, you might feel like it’s just one more thing to think about each day. This is definitely true if you’re just using a classroom elf ... Read More about Classroom Elf Ideas for Busy Teachers
How to Encourage Higher Order Thinking for All Students
As teachers, we know how important it is that our students are able to apply what they are learning to new problems and situations. As helpful as it is to memorize math facts, the goal is for ... Read More about How to Encourage Higher Order Thinking for All Students
Using Animal Reading Passages to Improve Comprehension
Keeping students engaged in reading practice is one of the most challenging parts of literacy instruction. It is difficult for students to practice fluency, decoding, and reading comprehension ... Read More about Using Animal Reading Passages to Improve Comprehension
5 Reasons to Use Classroom Morning Messages
Do you welcome your students with a morning message? It might feel like just one more thing to do in the morning, but it’s more than a slide or classroom decoration! A morning message can ... Read More about 5 Reasons to Use Classroom Morning Messages
Skip Counting for 2nd Grade: Improving Math Skills
Do your students skip count? This helpful math strategy can help your students strengthen their math skills in many different ways! In this post, I’m going to share some of the benefits of skip ... Read More about Skip Counting for 2nd Grade: Improving Math Skills
How to Engage Young Readers with Seasonal Reading Passages
As elementary teachers, we are tasked with teaching students how to read, but we also want to teach them to how to love reading. Since literacy is a life skill, some students view it as a chore more ... Read More about How to Engage Young Readers with Seasonal Reading Passages
How to Create a Growth Mindset Classroom
One of the best ways to keep students motivated to learn is to show them that they can control how much they learn and grow. They should know that intelligence, talents, and skills are not set in ... Read More about How to Create a Growth Mindset Classroom