I think it may be possible that all teachers love post-it-notes. Do you know that I love index cards almost just as much? There are so many ways to use index cards in the classroom. These inexpensive little cards can quickly change up a lesson. Index cards are not very
Decorating our classroom, to me, is something that I enjoy each year. I like making a room inviting and colorful for my students. Already this year, I have had students comment on our classroom decorations. My goal this year was to keep it simple by using the same color scheme
One important part of classroom preparation is having a plan for classroom routines and procedures. As classroom teachers, we want our students to know and understand expectations, and we want them to meet those expectations so that our classrooms will run smoothly. Establishing classroom routines and procedures not only benefits
Have you ever finished a lesson to find that you have 5 or 10 minutes until you needed to transition to lunch, music, or some other activity? These simple and fun time fillers for language arts are just what you need. Easy Time Fillers for Language Arts We have all
Collaborative conversations in the classroom can be characterized as listening and speaking strategies in which students participate in discussions with varied partners. Through these collaborations, the goal is for students to learn to build on one another’s ideas in order to express their own ideas clearly. Whether or not your
The end of the school year can be filled with so many emotions: relief, a little sadness, anticipation, anxiety to squeeze in all of the curriculum, and a lot of excitement (even from the teachers). With the year winding down, it is a perfect time to plan some fun and
Spring fever has hit my classroom! I’m not talking about the feeling of restlessness and excitement (although, yes, that has hit, too…), but rather, a kind that includes spring art around our classroom. With spring fever in the air, it is the perfect time to create some colorful spring tulip
Graphic organizers are visual aids that encourage students to see information as a part of a whole or a piece of a puzzle rather than just isolated facts. They help students organize information in a way that is easier to understand. After many years of using graphic organizers in my
A Winter Reading Lesson for Upper Elementary Using Picture Books, a Reading Passage, and a Simple Similes Activity Here in the South where I live and teach, snow is not a common winter event, so when it does snow, or there is potential for snow, our students get a little
Four Fabulous Thanksgiving books that your upper elementary students will enjoy are also perfect for last minute lesson planning. (I mean, am I the only one who does last minute? Please tell me I’m not!) These books are perfect for read-alouds, partner reading, or small groups. The Very First Thanksgiving
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