Best Back to School Book We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio We’re All Wonders is one of my favorite books to read on the first day of school. What better way to start your reading off by enjoying and celebrating your students' uniqueness!?! I have loved the character Auggie since he first appeared in the chapter book, Wonder. This beloved character teaches your students that … [Read more...]
Digital Writing Prompts for the Classroom
Do your students complete digital activities in your classroom? Last year was the first year that I really truly started incorporating digital activities in my classroom. Yes, in the past we played learning games and such on computers and tablets, but what I mean is incorporating digital assignments through Google Classroom. My parish just started using Google Classroom a few … [Read more...]
Supply Caddies: DIY Simple Project
Do you use caddies to help organize your students supplies or to place in the center of a group? I know a lot of teachers use caddies for various reasons in their classroom. I wanted to try them out this year, but I could never find the color I needed. My classroom theme is currently in black and white polka dots with teal. So, I was in need of solid black caddies. … [Read more...]
Teachers Get Back to School Jitters Too
{The Knefely Girls First Day of School} I did it! I survived the first week of school. Isn't it funny how it literally takes your body a few weeks to adjust? My feet and lower back were so sore this past week. The way I ached, you would have thought I had been off for 6 months instead of just 2. The saying, "There is no tired like teacher tired" is so TRUE! Even though … [Read more...]
How do you handle school supplies?
This past week I did a little back to school shopping for some school supplies and I started asking myself should I change up the way I have the kids get, use, and store their school supplies this year. And I am just wondering, how do you handle school supplies? Are you a community user or an individual user? I would have to say that I am an individual user!! I … [Read more...]
