Teaching Resources
It’s spring! This means it’s about time to change your bulletin boards to match the season. Why not get some meaningful writing practice while also creating a gorgeous spring writing bulletin board display? I love using writing prompts to inspire my students to practice their writing. Plus, once finished, their writing can make a beautiful display that students can be… Read More
The beautiful blue sky, the trees swaying in the breeze, the warm cheerful sunshine. These are just a few things we can appreciate about the Earth, our wonderful home. We celebrate Earth Day every April, we take one day to celebrate our planet and all of the wonderful gifts it gives us. From a young age, it’s important to instill in… Read More
“But teacher, that’s boring!” Or “But I don’t wanna do that!” These are commonly heard phrases in the classroom. Even when you’ve planned a fun, exciting activity, there may be a few students who aren’t into it. And when students aren’t motivated to do an activity, chances are they won’t put their all into it. So, how can you solve… Read More
Poetry can be a wonderful type of literature for children to enjoy. Rich in imagery and literary devices, poetry also provides many learning opportunities. I love teaching poetry and especially incorporating Poem of the Week. Through studying poems, students can learn that there are many interesting ways to express emotions and ideas. Furthermore, children learn about metaphors, similes, imagery, and… Read More
How do you teach reading skills in your classroom? My biggest fear as a teacher was that my students would not comprehend what they were reading. Therefore, I always set a goal to grow my students into successful independent readers. I created a plan and throughout the years I gathered many basic ideas and strategies to help me teach my… Read More
Teaching character education in the classroom is essential. Regardless if you have class meetings daily, weekly, or even monthly it is important to discuss character traits. I am guilty, this is something I did not make much time for my first years of teaching, but later realized it was the backbone to my classroom. There are hundreds of character traits… Read More
Teaching writing is a skill that may be difficult to many. I love sharing some tips that I use to help getting started teaching the writing process. As a student I struggled and never had confidence to express myself in writing. I used those struggles to help me become a writing teacher. I came up with many ideas and ways to… Read More
This school year is going to be different to say the least and the first things that comes to mind is what can make it easy for teachers, students, and families to thrive with the time. I wanted to share some quick tips and ideas for back to school distance learning, I also plan to add to this list as… Read More
Who is all about the simple things in life? Me! You know I love no hassle decor ideas, especially creating easy prep Bulletin Board Ideas for Teachers! That is why over the years I have been creating my Motivational Quote Posters! These posters have been a staple in many teachers classrooms. You will find your favorite theme in my shop… Read More
Every year I sit and ponder about what my new classroom theme ideas should be. I search Pinterest and shop and typically go with a mood I can live with the entire year. As you know teachers live in their classroom more than anywhere else during the school year. So, I have been busy because I know there are teachers… Read More
The cold, winter blues may chill your students this February, but you can warm them up with enticing classroom reading and writing activities. There’s much more to February than Valentine’s Day, although this is a fun holiday. You can also teach around Groundhog Day and celebrate Influential Leaders of yesterday and today. It’s also a great time to focus on… Read More
When kids come back from winter break, they are full of new energy and excitement. Sometimes it can be hard to harness their energy for school work! That’s why you need some great January resources to help them get back in the groove. I have compiled books and activities to get you started with your lesson planning. January Resources… Read More
Take a break on me and enjoy this gift, I love sharing resources with all of you… and I wanted to share a few Free Winter Writing Activities that are perfect to use this upcoming month. This season we are often busy planning engaging resources to keep our students excited to keep learning. These are also perfect bulletin board ideas… Read More
Celebrating different cultures isn’t just a part of the curriculum, it’s an obligation to help all learners feel included and valued in and out of the classroom. That’s why it’s so important to show upper elementary students how Christmas is celebrated around the globe. Celebrating Christmas Around the World can be done with many engaging and differentiated activities in your… Read More
Dear Teacher Friend, I am so happy you are here today, being my teacher friend will be fun and I got your back if you need help throughout your school year. I created these Dear Teacher Inspirational Quote Posters to help inspire and motivate you my friends! First I want to promise you 2 things. First, when you are having… Read More
Back to school night means time for parents and students to meet the teacher, share important classroom information, introduce the curriculum, and make families feel welcome! It shouldn’t have to be stressful, however. You have enough going on at the start of the school year than to spend hours on your open house. For Meet the Teacher: Creating an inviting… Read More
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