Jumanji Themed Test Prep: Part 2
We officially have 14 days before our Reading test and our test prep centers are in full swing! You may have read here about how I transformed my “Reading Boot Camp” into a “Test...
Category: Classroom Management
How I Target Specific Skills with File Folder Centers
Do you use centers in your classroom? I do and it’s my favorite time of day! My students love working on activities independently and with partners. I love having even more time to work...
TeacherBoss Hack: Organizing with Ziplocs
Does college really prepare teachers for the massive amounts of unending paper work that will flow through their desk? Mine didn’t. From papers to grade, to stacks of copied assignments, to field trip forms,...
Oh, Baby! Creating a Maternity Binder
For the past couple of days I have been talking about how to prepare for maternity leave. I will be leaving for my second maternity leave at the end of September and I am...
Oh, Baby! Preparing Students for Maternity Leave
If you read my “Five for Friday” yesterday, then you know I am expecting. I am filled with both joy and anxiety. My due date is September 30th, so IF I make it to that date,...
Oh, Baby! Organizing for Maternity Leave
Today I’m back with more tips for the ultimate stress-free maternity leave. Yesterday was all about prepping your students and today is all about prepping your room. If you are a super-organized teacher, then...
7 Must Haves for a Smooth Back to School Season
Back to school season is officially here! A quick scroll through my Instagram feed is all I need for some cute classroom inspiration and motivation. I don’t actually start school until the very end...
Morning Work: Reading, Writing, Centers, or Spiral?
One of the many things I didn’t learn in college was the importance of morning work. Having a consistent, efficient morning routine can either set you up for an amazing morning of learning or...
Oh, Baby! Preparing Students for Maternity Leave
If you read my “Five for Friday” yesterday, then you know I am expecting. I am filled with both joy and anxiety. My due date is September 30th, so IF I make it to...
Fall in Love with Teaching Blog Hop
I am so excited to be participating in the “Fall in Love With Teaching” blog hop. Today, I want to share my ideas for avoiding the paper trap. (Keep reading…there may or may not...
