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Don’t Let Halloween FRIGHTEN You ~ FREEBIE Included

If the thought of Halloween being on a weekday FRIGHTENS you… I am right there with you!

I keep thinking… how will the kids focus?

How will I manage?

How will I survive?

Wait…

WILL I SURVIVE?

Now, I don’t want to sound negative but I am also being realistic and the truth is KIDS LOVE HALLOWEEN! They get excited for it and they will be bursting with energy on Tuesday. But… I have plan!!!! And I’m going to share it with you. ‘Cause really, on this day, we should really help each other out! Am I right?!

Here’s the plan…

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STOP: Don’t tell your students they are smart!

In this growth mindset series, we’ve talked about encouraging mistakes in your classroom, engaging students in meaningful learning, and now we’ll talk about praising students the right way!

Why wouldn’t we want to tell students they are smart? You might be wondering…

Well, friend… being smart is certainly still a goal! However, I’d like for us to delve deeper into the idea of praising students the right way.

Here’s a thought to consider, praising a child for being smart is no different than praising a child for being tall. You either are, or you are not. Being tall or short is something that can’t be controlled. It’s genetic. Similarly, praising a child for being smart, would give the same idea. Either you are (smart) or you are not! The student will attribute success to a fixed trait that he/she was born with.
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Creating a Growth Mindset Community

Whether you’ve been in school for several weeks or half of the year, it is never too late to create a growth mindset classroom community! Building a better understanding of growth mindset is key!

Teachers words and actions in the classroom carry a lot of weight as to whether or not students develop a growth mindset.

The following are ideas to help you ensure you’re fostering a growth mindset learning environment.

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Secrets to An Awesome Back to School Letter

As you’re heading back to school and looking for something special to do for your students, you should consider sending them a letter! I’m sharing with you the secrets to an awesome welcome back letter!

Write a welcome back letter to your students as you head back to school this fall!Just think about it?

Kids never get anything in the mail. Heck…besides emails, kids might never interact with mail. Getting a letter from their teacher before school starts would definitely stand out with your students and will make them feel special!

With these secrets…

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Teachers’ Summer Bucket List

First things first… let’s do a happy dance because you are on summer break!

Second, what are you doing this summer?

Big plans? Little plans?

Every summer, I feel like I start off with great plans with all these ideas of everything I want to accomplish, but then at the end of the summer, I feel like I didn’t get anything done. Who’s with me? [Read more…]

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The Best Way to End the School Year

It’s that time of the school year…the end of the school year!

Raise your hand if you are ready for the last day of school! I mean ready as in you’re tired-running-out-of-ideas- and-pretty-sure-that-if-you-see-one-more-fidget-spinner-you-will-scream… ready?!

Are you raising your hand?

Me too!

That’s why I have the BEST way to end the school year… are you ready…

FREE end of year activities and ideas that will keep your second a and third graders engaged up to the last day!

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  • Are you cultivating a growth mindset classroom? Use these growth mindset posters to inspire and encourage your students to have the right mindset. These 24 posters are perfect to hang in your classroom or bulletin board.
  • If your teaching character education to your elementary students, use these character education posters to set up around your classroom. Keep the character traits ready and visible to refer to daily!
  • These money mats are just what you need to practice equivalent amounts. This idea came to mind when my students were struggling with showing different ways to make the same amount. It was difficult for them to understand that a quarter equals 25¢and that
  • How can you help your students with maintain a growth mindset? Keep them engaged, motivated and learning about it daily! Use these bookmarks to help your students continually grow their mindset.
  • Encourage your students to maintain a growth mindset during testing with these growth mindset testing motivation resources. Use the motivational slides, student journal pages and positive notes to encourage your students! #growthmindset #testprep #testprepmotivation
  • Use these growth mindset banners to create goals for 2020! Start the 2020 New Year thinking about growth and setting strong goals with your students!
  • Encourage a growth mindset in your classroom with these fun and motivating bookmarks!
  • Ready for some summer fun? These passages will keep your students engaged in reading nonfiction and fictional passages with this end of year resource.
  • Honesty lessons for the whole month includes parent letters, student books, printables, activities and more! Teach your students character traits that help them become the best versions of themselves!
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