Nature Journaling to a Calm, More Connected Class Community
If you are a frequenter of my blog, you know that I am always reinventing the wheel. I have taught 3rd grade for 12 years now but every year I switch things up because...
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How I Build Class Community Through the Last Day of School
Happy springtime, teachers! As we enter the home stretch, you’re probably in one of two modes: test prep stress and chaos, or post-testing summer countdown. Whichever season you find yourself in, classroom community and...
How I Strengthened My Class Community with a Breakfast Club
If you’re anything like me, you are continually switching things up in your classroom. I’m 12 years into this job and still trying new things. At times it can feel like I’m reinventing the...
3 Ways I Save Myself Time in the Classroom by Frontloading Tasks
One thing that teachers never have enough of is time. That’s why I am constantly trying to find ways to streamline my routines and practices in the classroom. Today, I’m sharing 3 things that...
5 People to Read About for Asian-Pacific Heritage Month in May
May is Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions and achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. If you’ve been following me over the years, you know how much I...
Front Board Fun: Simplifying Classroom Walls for Better Learning
Hey there, teacher besties! Today I’m sharing how using my front chalkboard as a rotating content display has upped engagement and kept my walls looking clean. We all want our classrooms to be warm,...
Easy and Simple Game Ideas to Make Test Prep Fun!
As any 3rd grade+ teacher can tell you, Spring time means testing. Test prep can be a stressful time for both you and your students. However, test prep doesn’t have to be boring! In...
Planning the Small Details to Prep my Students for the Big Test
It’s March, which means I’ve found myself in test prep season yet again. Since apparently I’ll never be satisfied (cue Angelica Schyler for all my Hamilton lovers), I’ve switched up my test prep plan...
I cut down the time I spent planning and built a minilesson library!
I was spending a lot of time planning and prepping for reading lessons, especially the first few days of a new skill. We typically focus on one reading skill a week which meant my...
65 Picture Book Companions to Step Up Your Read Alouds and Save You Time
I don’t know about you, but in my 11 years of teaching, I have had quite a few days where I run around nonstop all day, just to wonder on the drive home if...
