I don’t know about you, but Halloween always falls right at the end of our Q1 report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and Red Ribbon Week. In other words, IT’S CRAZY BUSY. Because of this, I love having these EASY Halloween printables ready to go. They save me time and brain power, and the kids LOVE to […]
FALL. I absolutely love fall. The crisp air, the sounds of football, the PLAID…oh, how I love the plaid. I know I’m likely in the minority here, but if I were to compare fall to summer, I’d say fall is GREATER than summer. Not less than, not equal to. (wink, wink. how’s that for a […]
Can video game decor REALLY boost your student engagement? YES. AND… it will also level up your classroom organization. Don’t believe me? “I can’t believe y’all waited until the year I was gone from LDC to have THIS as the school-wide theme.” – said a disappointed 6th grader at back-to-school night visiting with his kindergarten […]
What I wish I knew before hip replacement surgery: This is my personal journey with an anterior hip replacement – including hip replacement recovery time, physical therapy, hip replacement symptoms, depression after surgery & more. If you want a candid, real-talk, experience-sharing session about this major surgery – this is a must-read! Super. Okay, but […]
If you want to say “Thank You, Teacher!” in a totally surprising and unexpected way, then keep reading. You may be thinking to yourself, “Well, I don’t have any school-aged children – so this isn’t for me.” WRONG! You don’t have to have children at all! All you have to do is know someone who […]
Kindergarten writing prompts are a great way to show progress throughout the year. It always amazes me how much growth they have from August until May! Teaching kindergarten writing involves much more than just making sure they can write their letters, though that is important. It also involves things like adding details to pictures and […]
What exactly IS a schoolwide theme? How does it work? Who decides what the theme is? Why do schools even do this? I know, I know! Soooo many questions! I’ll answer them all for you. Promise. But first… A schoolwide theme is a brilliant way to unite students, staff, and families each year. Themes can […]
Teaching kindergarten has absolutely been one of the most rewarding experiences of my lifetime. And, not gonna lie…it has also been one of the most exhausting, mind-bending, and character-building experiences too! (If you are a first-year teacher – never fear! Just keep reading! 🙂 ) Teaching Kindergarten It could very well be that since I […]
Classroom management for kindergarten is kinda my jam…as in – I LOVE IT. I mean, the phrase “classroom management” doesn’t sound too thrilling, and quite honestly, it probably sounds like something you’d want to put at the bottom of a to-do list. By name alone, it would seem to fit nicely alongside “clean your closets,” […]
While a book for kindergarten may seem like it is only meant for 5-year-olds, it has the power to teach and remind all ages of important lessons that we can easily forget. Teaching kindergarten has provided countless moments to reflect on who I was as a 5-year-old and who I wanted to be. As I […]
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