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Warm and Welcoming Farmhouse Themed Classroom Ideas

Find Farmhouse Themed Classroom Ideas for simple and easy classroom décor.

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5 Fantastic Fall Picture Books for Upper Elementary

Are you searching for some great fall picture books for upper elementary? Here is a list of some of my favorite fall picture books that are perfect to use in your upper elementary reading class this year! You and your students will love these wonderful books! 5 Fantastic Fall Picture

3 Wonderful Personification Lesson Ideas

Are you looking for some personification lesson ideas for your upper elementary classroom? One of my favorite things to teach is figurative language. I enjoy helping students identify figurative language, discover it in stories and poems, and ponder what it means and why the author chose to write or describe

Great October Classroom Activities for Reading and Grammar to Engage Your Students

The month of October can be a great time for teachers to fill lesson plans with fun activities that are fall and Halloween-related. Creating October classroom activities is sure to get your students excited about reading and grammar during the month of October, even in upper grades. To add a

7 Fun Superhero Classroom Ideas and Activities for Back to School

Superhero Classroom Ideas Each year our school incorporates a school-wide theme at the beginning of the year. The theme is always the inspiration that we use to decorate our hallways and create fun activities for the beginning of the school year. This year, our school-wide theme is Superheroes. For me

4 Great First Day of School Ideas for Teachers

4 Ideas to Make Your First Day of School a Success You have decorated, straightened and organized your room, arranged desk, labeled books and bins, but now the first day of school is just around the corner, and you realize that you have no idea what you are going to

7 Fun Reading Response Activities

Giving students opportunities to respond to their reading allows readers to think about their reading, apply key concepts and strategies, and actively engage with the text. This engagement helps enable students to internalize what they read. Continue reading to find 7 fun reading response activities that your students will love!

Gorgeous Fall Bulletin Board Ideas and a Freebie!

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Classroom Reveal

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

Four Great Ideas for Establishing Classroom Routines and Procedures

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

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Hello Teacher Friends! I’m Kelly, and I’m so glad you’re here. Supporting elementary teachers like you is truly my joy.

My goal is simple: to help you find meaningful resources and practical ideas for reading, grammar, and writing. I also sprinkle in fresh inspiration for classroom management and decor — all so you can stay focused on what matters most: teaching!