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...]
Shark Activities for the Classroom
Students love learning about sharks! There are so many shark activities for the classroom. Students love watching, reading books, drawing, researching, you name it if it has to do with sharks students will be engaged. Shark week activities for classroom are so much fun! Recently I did a classroom transformation based on Shark Week activities for kids. Let me just say my students … [Read more...]
5 Testing Tips for Teachers
Teachers across the country are feeling the stress of standardized state testing. It doesn’t matter how you feel about standardized test, as of now it appears to be here to stay. So, why not try to make the best of it!?! Read on to find testing tips for teachers that will help you feel a little less stress during the standardized testing season. We always focus on students, as we should, but … [Read more...]
Christmas Activities for the Classroom
It is the most wonderful time of the year, but at the same time the most hectic too! I have a few resources and tricks up my sleeve to share with you for the best Christmas activities for your classroom. These Christmas activities will help keep your classroom running smoother, your students engaged and learning, but enjoying holiday activities at the same time. Christmas Literacy … [Read more...]
Classroom Challenges and Solutions for the New Year
Do you have classroom challenges and solutions that you want to change? The New Year is in full swing! Do you set goals that you hope to accomplish? Setting goals for yourself as a teacher and for your students can lead to big impacts. Plus, making a new goal and giving it a test run will let you know if your classroom challenge has a solution that you want to carry over into the new year. … [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...]
