Category: Back to School

Morning Work: Reading, Writing, Centers, or Spiral?

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...

First Day Tried & True Linky: Lesson Idea for the First Day!

First Day Tried & True Linky: Lesson Idea for the First Day!

When I first joined this amazing linky of First Day plans, I knew I wanted to share my favorite writing lesson for the first day. It gets students sharing and building relationships right from...

Plan. Prep. Teach. GUIDED GROUPS {Summer B2S Tips}

Plan. Prep. Teach. GUIDED GROUPS {Summer B2S Tips}

We are oh so lucky to be teachers because we get the whole summer off, free of any kind of work at all! In fact, be real…that’s the real reason any of us became...

welcome back to school letter

Introducing Yourself to Your Students

Do you introduce yourself to your students before meeting them? Every year, I send a letter telling the students (and their parents) about myself and reminding them about our Meet the Teacher Day. I...