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Creating an inviting classroom and where students show respect and acceptance for one another can be challenging, especially in today’s world where we are seeing our students from a computer screen instead of in person. Teachers will get between … [Read more...] about Best Read Aloud Books That Build Classroom Community

While we are in an era of distance learning and foregoing in-person classes, creating a fun, hands-on learning experience for our students can be challenging. STEM concepts can be challenging to learn out of a textbook and are much easier to grasp … [Read more...] about STEM at Home

Where would we be without books? Books are such an essential part of learning for both adults and kids alike, but yet we don’t make enough time in our daily lives to read. As life starts to get busy and work piles up, no one has time to read … [Read more...] about Flashlight Friday

I know this has to be around here somewhere.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve muttered the same words to myself time and time again. You’ve rummaged through the piles of papers on your desk and the drawers or your desk until about 30 minutes … [Read more...] about What You Need to Get Your Class Organized

The Thanksgiving season is upon us, and now more than ever is the perfect time to start talking with your kids about the importance of gratitude. As we start to prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, I’m using this time with my students to … [Read more...] about Teaching Gratitude in the Classroom

An Upper Elementary Reading Block is the most important instructional time of the day for an English Language Arts Teacher. Regardless of the grade, an upper elementary reading block can be formatted similar to a lower elementary reading block, … [Read more...] about Upper Elementary Reading Block

Veterans Day is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids about honoring and giving thanks to those currently serving in the military or who have served in the past. Between the excitement of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, it’s easy for … [Read more...] about Teaching Symbolism Through Veteran’s Day

We all know that it’s good to be outside and that spending more time outdoors can positively impact our lives. After all, as kids, we have memories of our kids begging us to play outdoors for a reason. However, the benefits of spending more time … [Read more...] about Benefits to Take Learning Outside