The back to school season should be filled with tons of read-alouds and discussions. In this post, I am going to share with you my top back to school read alouds and what activities to do with them!  The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater  This is a sweet back to school read-aloud about a man who lives on a street where everything is the same. Then, an orange splot comes and changes it up. The lesson is that being unique is the way to be! We do a lesson where students make ... Read More about Back to School Read Alouds & Activities

Back to school season is always fun and the back to school activities are the best! The excitement of the kiddos, the freshness of the classroom, and the desire to learn is there all around! In this post, you will see my top five MUST-DO activities for the first few weeks of school. Back to School STEM Activities STEM projects are one of the best back to school activities. They are highly engaging, motivating, and a great way to work through group work and community building.  1. ... Read More about 5 Must-Do Back to School Activities

The first day of school is one of my favorites! In the first day of third grade, the excitement, the fun first day activities, and the go with the flow schedule makes it my kind of day! But it is also an essential day that sets the tone for the rest of your classroom. In this post, I will show you what I believe the first day in a third grade classroom should look like. When They Walk In On The First Day of School When the students walk in on the first day of third grade, I tell them to ... Read More about First Day of Third Grade