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I’ve been using literacy stations as a part of my ELA block since I started teaching. I’ve used them in first, second, and third grade. Stations are a great way to keep students engaged and working on literacy activities…
I am so excited to announce that Ashley from The Blessed OCDiva and I are starting a Facebook group for primary teachers! So if you teach kindergarten, first grade, second grade, or third grade come join our group! We…
As we know education has changed a lot since we were kids and it continues to change every day. It can be hard as educators to keep up with all of the changes, but it can be even more…
Please note Amazon affiliate links are included in this post for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Growth Mindset is a valuable skill for our students to learn. It is important for kids and…
At my school each grade level completes two PBLs (project based learning) a year. In the fall, first grade did a PBL on light and sound which covered some of our science standards. This spring we did a PBL…
Morning Meeting has been a favorite part of my school day for the last 5 years. It is a wonderful way to ease students into the day, practice important life skills like a proper greeting and how to listen,…
It’s that time of year again! Spring season in the teaching world can sometimes mean new jobs and job searches especially for student teachers. While this process can be overwhelming I’m hoping the five quick tips I’m sharing with…
Today is my last blog post for my Math Rotations blog series! I’ve had so much fun sharing how I implement Math Rotations with you and hope you have found it helpful. Below I’m sharing a few more tips…
The four components of my Math Rotations are Teacher Time, Seat Work, Tech Time, and Game. Today’s post will focus on ideas for the Game and Activity Rotation. This rotation is important because it provides a chance for students…