Starting your school year on a positive note is so important. In the past, I've had first days that were pure poetry, but I've also had days that were pure…well, you can imagine! While there are definitely things that can happen in those first days that are out of our control, there are many things … [Read more...]
Beginning of the Year Team Building Updates
How has your summer vacation been going? Mine has been both relaxing and busy at the same time. I have been working like a busy bee planning for my mid-August nuptials! If you follow me on Instagram, then you're definitely up to date on all things wedding! I've also been making more of an … [Read more...]
Ideas to Maximize Learning in the Classroom When Time is Short
It's no surprise that high-performing schools are extremely vigilant about how they use their time. We teachers know that there are a million and one distractions and things that interrupt student learning every day. Restroom breaks, people coming and going, students leaving during our lessons for … [Read more...]
Back to School Activities
Welcome back, my friends! Although, many of you have been back since the very beginning of August, right? For those of you who follow Young Teacher Love on Facebook, you've had the pleasure of seeing these amazing ecards/comics! I mean...so fitting! ;) I have to be honest with you … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday- Cant.Stop.Crafting! Scratch offs!
I am linking up with the adorable Cara from The First Grade Parade for her Throwback Thursday Linky Party! This took A LOT of courage my friends! My earlier posts from way back when are down right SCARY. Please don't judge and maybe don't meander TOO far back (they're THAT bad!). Blogging has … [Read more...]
Homework Hotspot Video: Homework Organization Idea
I am here to share my life-changing homework management system, The Homework Hotspot. Yes, I said life changing. With The Homework Hotspot, all of your homework organization problems are over! It's been a serious game changer for no-name papers, missing assignments, homework organization, and … [Read more...]
Hall Pass Linky Party!
I'll be back in my next post to share part 2 of Khan Academy, because I couldn't pass up this great linky party! Reagan Tunstall (have you seen her classroom? It's amazing!) is having a linky party called: This is a great opportunity to step outside of our own classrooms to see what's going on … [Read more...]
A Quick Check Formative Assessment Idea
I want to share a quick formative assessment idea that I used in my classroom this week. By quick, I mean you can whip this out in five minutes on your lunch break with half of a sandwich in your mouth (don't judge). I promise that is all it takes and it will be time well spent. So you might be … [Read more...]
Reviewing Procedures and Building Community After a Break
One of the most important things I always do following any break is review our classroom procedures and expectations. This is usually about the time of year when my kids start feeling VERY comfortable with me, and we all start getting a little lax on procedures and rules. Unfortunately, allowing one … [Read more...]
Building Community Through Respect (Freebie)
I was so eager to get back to my kids this week. Eager to hug them and talk to them and let them know I loved them. Coincidence or not, on Friday I pulled my kids together to talk community building and all things family. I have always been so big on building community in the classroom, whether … [Read more...]
