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Holidays should still be fun when kids reach 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade! I wanted my kids to love Valentine’s Day week, but I also wanted them to learn and practice during our reading block. Here are my five tips for making Valentine’s Day fun and rigorous in your upper elementary reading class! Read lots…
I know you are all like me and you just don’t have a ton of time. You already have to plan all your lessons, prepare all of them, plan all your centers, go to meetings, and the list goes on and on. For me, I always loved doing guided reading and I loved watching…
Decorating a classroom can sometimes be difficult, but if you follow these simple guidelines you will have a highly inviting classroom that is also great for students! Pinterest is Not Always the Answer “Pinterest Perfect” classrooms are not always the most developmentally appropriate for children. Your classroom doesn’t need to look like it was out…
When surveying teachers about their biggest struggle when it comes to teaching I kept getting the same answer over and over, the afternoon. Everything gets harder for students and teachers once the afternoon starts. The kids have no stamina left, the teachers are burnt out, and the learning is just rough. In this blog…
We LOVE Polar Express Day in our classroom. Even in upper elementary you can take this week and engage your students in rigorous content! Setting Up for the Week You don’t have to decorate your classroom to make this week memorable, but it doesn’t hurt! First, I set up a train in my classroom….
Every year I LOVE doing a themed camping week! Camping in the classroom is such a great way to get kids engaged and enjoy learning, but also can make for great rigorous learning! My kids love getting to experience life as a camping expert! Camping in the Classroom Decor First I start with decorating the…
I am so glad you’re here! I love helping 3rd-5th grade teachers by providing ideas, engaging resources, and professional development they need. I am a literacy coach who is here to help lessen the workload for teachers while making them more confident! I want students to be continually engaged in a rigorous environment!
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Love this list! I try to do all of these things everyday! 30 second dance parties are my favorite! One wish I had is that my desks were shorter, I am tall and when I wear heeled shoes, I have to dodge the ceiling! 🙂
I am so short so I never have that problem 😉 Thanks for joining me!
Great ideas!!!
Thanks so much, friend!
Loved your post! I am known as the "crazy teacher" at our school because I also do fun, random things in class. I love having the kids always wondering what I will do next! I love that there are others out there who want the kids to enjoy coming to school. Let's admit it, sometimes we are the only people who will listen when they talk.that is why I love for my kiddos to share with me. I learn so many things about them as they share their stories! Thanks for a great post, keep on rockin!
I love that you have that reputation! It is the best reputation to have! Keep it up!!!