As the days grow colder and the excitement of winter fills the air, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book. But, since we can’t just curl up with books all day, we can at least introduce our students to stories that capture the magic, wonder, and lessons
Gratitude is HUGE in my life. I will go to the ends of the earth for someone as long as I know they are grateful! So, it’s very important for me to do all I can with my students to help develop their sense of gratitude in my classroom. This
When students miss school due to extended travel plans or other reasons, it’s so important to make sure they continue to learn outside the classroom. While we, as teachers, understand the value of experiences gained from travel and time away from school, keeping up with academic work can help prevent
My favorite thing to do on a rainy day {well, quite honestly any day} is read! So, having a classroom Read-In Day is a no-brainer – even if it’s not raining! Read-In Day is a fantastic way to immerse your students in the joy of reading while giving them a
The love affair I have with my thermal printer has no bounds. I’ve already shared how you can print student name and subject labels and classroom reminders using this magical thermal printer! In this post, I’m sharing how you can use your thermal printer for some other fun uses at
As primary teachers, we know that spelling practice can sometimes feel a bit repetitive for our students. The challenge is keeping it engaging while making sure they’re learning important spelling patterns and word families. But with a little creativity, spelling can be both fun and effective! 8 Fun Ways to
