You may have seen a few hundred campaign commercials these days so you know election season is here! These classroom voting and election day activities will surely be a hit with your elementary students! How will YOU handle the election in your classroom? Well, since I teach first grade and I’d like to avoid those
Good character is something that must be taught to our students. Inherently, children do not know social skills. They are not going to say please and thank you…unless they are taught that it’s important! They won’t hold open doors for their friends and family…unless someone teaches them that it’s a
There are certain things as a teacher that drive me nuts – forgotten books, picking up homeless crayons and “I forgot my backpack at home!” HOW, by the way, is that even possible? {But as I write this, I’m thinking about a story my sister shared with me recently how
I don’t know about you but my lesson plans have Science lessons written in them. So why is it that the lessons never get done? Well, maybe it is the unannounced fire drill, the parent that had to talk privately to me right as the morning bell rang, or the
As teachers, we understand that not every student will be “the smartest” or the “most gifted.” However, as teachers, we also know just how important it is the celebrate every single child for their ability & effort in a positive way! Student recognition can be key to student success! True,
One of the main benefits of teaching is our summer! When people say “oh you’re so lucky you’re a teacher – you have the WHOLE summer off!” Ummmmm sure! We get summers because, we as teachers, desperately need this time to recharge! As you start to gear up for the school year ahead,
