Lesson planning is a necessary evil of teaching. Teachers spend hours every week typing and writing out the perfect lesson plans. But what if it didn't have to take that long? What if you could do all of your planning in half the time that it currently takes you? I am a 90s child. I wore neon socks, teased my bangs with tons of hairspray, and ... Continue Reading
Super Bowl Party in the Classroom
One of my favorite days as a teacher was the time I threw a Super Bowl party in the classroom! I am not a huge football fan or anything. I usually don't even know which teams are playing! So why throw a Super Bowl party in the classroom? Simple! My students were excited about the big game and I wanted to use that excitement while reviewing ... Continue Reading
Teaching Grammar in 10 Minutes
Does anyone else feel like teaching grammar and language is tedious and repetitive? Every year we teach the same skills and every year we reteach those same skills. Then we get frustrated when we read student writing. They didn't capitalize! Why won't they use proper punctuation? How hard is it to learn their plurals and possessives?! Please ... Continue Reading
Reviewing Classroom Procedures after Winter Break
Are you planning to spend time reviewing classroom procedures during your first week back after break? In a perfect world, we can jump right back into routines in January and pick up right where we left off before winter break. Right?! If your mentality is to jump right back in, you may find yourself pulling out your hair because no one seems to ... Continue Reading
Free New Years Classroom Activity
What are you doing in the classroom when you come back from winter break? Celebrating the new year with your students is so much fun! I have a free New Years classroom activity that is going to make planning for your first week back just a tad easier! This free New Years paper bag book is the perfect activity to help your students to look back ... Continue Reading
