I'm sure we can all agree that distance learning is not the same as in-class teaching. One challenge that teachers are having is making meaningful connections with their students. Sometimes a "good ... Read More about Making Meaningful Connections with Students with One Note A Day
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Easy Ideas for Your Class After Winter Break
As you start to plan to head back after winter break, a big concern might be what to do with your students?! Those first few days after a loooong winter break can be hard, but with these ideas, you ... Read More about Easy Ideas for Your Class After Winter Break
Teaching about the Election in Primary Grades
It is an exciting time for the nation when the presidential election rolls around every four years. It is no different in the classroom! Teaching about the election and our democratic process is an ... Read More about Teaching about the Election in Primary Grades
Make Writing Fun For Your Second Graders!
Are you getting used to a ‘new normal’ with school? In some way, we might never get used to this year. Nevertheless, Fall is here, and that means it’s time for your second graders to focus on reading ... Read More about Make Writing Fun For Your Second Graders!
Virtual Back to School Resources that Make Planning a Breeze
Did your district decide to go back to school virtually? Although it is very different than what teachers are used to, I'm here to tell you, "You can do this!" Your students will be coming soon (er, ... Read More about Virtual Back to School Resources that Make Planning a Breeze
Distance Learning Websites for K-3 Teachers
Overnight teachers have had to up and change everything about the way they teach. This pandemic has created a huge shift and distance learning is now our new reality! Sometimes, I sit and reflect and ... Read More about Distance Learning Websites for K-3 Teachers
ABC’s of a Caring Classroom Community
When is a good time to start building a strong classroom community? Although the beginning of the school year is the best time to start building a strong classroom community. I honestly and ... Read More about ABC’s of a Caring Classroom Community
Starting a Growth Mindset Classroom? Avoid These 4 Mistakes
Starting a growth mindset classroom can come with some challenges! Read all about the mistakes I've made starting a growth mindset classroom so you can avoid them. I have been thinking about this a ... Read More about Starting a Growth Mindset Classroom? Avoid These 4 Mistakes
Growth Mindset 101: What is growth mindset?
You've heard of "growth mindset" but you still might be wondering what growth mindset is all about! Growth mindset is a term that Carol Dweck, Ph.D., a leading researcher in the fields of ... Read More about Growth Mindset 101: What is growth mindset?
Back to School Ready + a FREEBIE Bundle
Are you back to school ready? Second and third grade teachers ease the stress of what to do the first few days of school with this Back to Schoool Freebie Bundle! It is ready to ... Read More about Back to School Ready + a FREEBIE Bundle