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 it … [Read more...]
Status of The Class
Why reinvent the wheel, right? I tell you, some of the simplest things I do in my class tend to be the most profound! Do you need a way to get your kids excited about reading at home in less than 90 seconds?!? If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and read The Book Whisperer by Donalyn … [Read more...]
A Cozy Classroom Idea and Halloween Update!
I'm here to share a quick resource update and some great cozy ideas to spruce up your room! The first Halloween resource is my Halloween Mystery Picture Coordinate Graphing packet. It includes a number of different coordinate graphing mystery pictures for students to work on. My students are … [Read more...]
How to Improve Classroom Management By Doing Less- Logical Consequences Freebie
I talk quite a bit about classroom management on my blog. I have to be honest here. I have tried so many different things. I have tried the clip chart, I have tried check marks, I have tried the "flip the card". NONE of them work for me. The book Dream Class really changed my thoughts on … [Read more...]
Lunch Choice Management Idea and a Partner Management Freebie
I want to share a couple management ideas for those first weeks back. These ideas have been so helpful in my classroom, and they are also so much fun for my kids. The first idea I want to share is our lunch choice board. I have tried so many different ways to take lunch count in the past, and … [Read more...]
First Days Back!
Welcome back! I don't know about you, but we've been doing a lot of this (practicing our procedures and routines). Look at that straight line! Our first days have been filled with lots of modeling and practicing. We've also been establishing our rules and we created our step-by-step morning … [Read more...]
Classroom Picture Sneak Peak #2
I've got a few more pictures of my classroom to share with you. Unfortunately, we aren't able to get into our classrooms until about two weeks before school starts, so we don't get a ton of time to set up. Also, we are required to tear our entire room down each year, so setting it all back up is a … [Read more...]
Open House and Meet the Teacher Night Freebies
We had our open house/meet the teacher night. I had such an awesome turnout! I am SO excited because I have a super sweet group of students this year! I absolutely love meeting my kids on open house night, and I always think it is so sweet how shy they all are. I know each one of their personalities … [Read more...]
CHAMPS and Whole Brain Teaching Resources
I think it's safe to say I am classroom management obsessed. It finally clicked after realizing I was sick of going home exhausted every day. I realized that instead of jumping right into the curriculum with my students, I need to take time to build a strong classroom management plan. I think that … [Read more...]
Advice for the Incoming Class Link Up
Today I am linking up with one of my favorite bloggers, Stephanie from Teaching in Room 6. She is a 5th grade blogger who I have been following for quite some time. Her link up is "Advice for the Incoming Class." 1.) Find a supportive mentor. Seriously. This was a life saver for me. If I … [Read more...]
