Creating my website and teacher shop have been a creative blessing for me the past 3.5 years. Today, I am excited to share that I am recognized in a Voyage Houston Magazine. Here is a snippet of the article, Meet Jacqueline, that I would love for you to check out. Today we’d like to introduce […]
Literacy Free Resources for Elementary Teachers and Homeschoolers
Planning engaging lessons for your students should not be a headache. As a teacher my goal is to make life easy for myself and others. My goal is also to offer ideas to new teachers, tips that work for me, and offer literacy free resources for elementary teachers that you can use that are a […]
Favorite Fall Learning Bulletin Boards, Books and Fall Poetry Writing
Fall is such a fun time with the weather changing and so many special events during the season. I love planning special activities for my students to do from fun Fall Learning Bulletin Boards, to great Autumn and Fall Books. Also, we love writing and creating poetry and displaying it for students to enjoy! Let […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Ideas and Activities
Building awareness of all the different cultures and diversity is such an important part of every classroom. A celebration that many recognize early in the school year is Hispanic Heritage Month. We celebrate the Latino culture from September 15th to October 15th. It is a great time to recognize the influential leaders and read books that […]
Classroom Organization Tips for Teachers
It never fails. Each school year, I have a goal to get organized for the upcoming year. Once the kids enter the classroom, it’s easy to get bogged down with assignments and paperwork. These classroom organization tips for teachers can help you stay focused and keep on track all year long! Classroom Organization Tip 1: […]
Teaching Growth Mindset Activities and Growth Mindset Ideas
Growth mindset may seem like the latest catch phrase in education, but it’s changing the way my students think about learning and their own self worth in the classroom. Teaching growth mindset to elementary students can help them change from a fixed mindset of “I can’t” to a positive self confident “I can” attitude. Positive […]
Back to School Chapter Books for Upper Elementary
Kids are heading back to school, and it’s time to stock your shelves with independent texts as well as read alouds. Our favorite Back to School Chapter Books for Upper Elementary involve strong characters to help demonstrate voice. Check out these chapter books you’ll love to share with your students. Here are my Top Back to School […]
Surviving Being a Teacher and Mom at Back to School Time
You’ve spent the summer with your kids, and now it’s time to put your teacher hat back on. Guilt may set in. Your life will be consumed by getting your classroom ready, planning lessons, grading papers, and meeting with colleagues and parents. Never fear! Here’s to surviving being a teacher and mom at back to […]
Teacher Back to School Tips and Activities for the 1st Week of School
So is it me, or did summer just fly by? I wanted to share some Teacher Back to School Tips and Activities for the 1st Week of School. I know many are headed back or already in the classroom mode. Back to school is so hectic and sometimes we forget some of the small details, […]
Teaching Writing Using Mentor Texts
Good writers are first and foremost good readers. Teachers often use mentor texts (or anchor texts) in writing instructions. These pieces of writing are examples of excellent work either from students or published writers. Mentor texts help upper elementary students improve writing in all areas. Here are some ways you can start using mentor texts […]
