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Crayola, Papermate, Sharpie – oh my! Never Fear your 4th grade teacher supply list is here
*This post contains affiliate links at no charge to you. A small commission is earned if you purchase through a link.* All opinions are my own! So you’re a fourth grade teacher? Or upper elementary? Maybe it’s your first classroom….moving to new school…..new grade level…..new state? Whether you’ve been in 4th grade for long or…
Read MoreTop EASY April Fools Day Office Staff Pranks you HAVE to try!
April Fool’s Day pranks especially office pranks are a favorite of mine! Let’s be clear from the start- not every office is ok with or should be a place for April Fool’s day pranks, but that is up to you to gauge. Obviously in education these pranks consist of more “mild” no harm done April…
Read MoreEasy DIY Beautiful Kid Ornament ideas – Just in Time for Holidays
Looking for great EASY DIY low prep kid ornaments for home or the classroom?! You’ve come to the right spot! Check out these ideas for inspiration or a great class project with very little supplies! *Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. A small commission is made off of items…
Read MoreOff your hands! – 5 hacks for easy substitute teacher sub plans
sub plans….almost a curse word AM.I.RIGHT?! Nothing bar the sickness itself is worse than writing sub plans. They can be the bane of taking sick days because they are so tricky. I’ll give you my best tips for writing plans (ahead of time!) that can save you those days emergency sub plans are needed! *make…
Read MoreLearning Events – Engagement made easy!
I am loving transforming my classroom to enhance student learning! It has been such a creative outlet for me as well as my kiddos! I want to share some reasons why these learning events are so fun and how they are tied to content. 1. Plan around what your kids love!…
Read MoreStudent Teaching Success- Now What?!
Thanks for stopping by again today! We’re moving on to part 4 of our series but first: Part 1: Initial Contact Part 2: Dress Code Part 3: First Day and Beyond! Part 4: Last Day Part 5: Now What?! So you’ve finished. It’s probably a bittersweet feeling. Below are some options and ideas to help…
Read MoreStudent Teaching Success- Last Day
Thanks for stopping by again today! We’re moving on to part 4 of our series but first: Part 1: Initial Contact Part 2: Dress Code Part 3: First Day and Beyond! Part 4: Last Day So you made it through! You have planned projects, lessons, made it through observations, possibly had a meltdown (or two)…
Read MoreFYFF- Polka Dot Kinders
Introduction: I’ve been teaching kindergarten for 13 years! I have wanted to be a kindergarten teacher since I was in kindergarten myself. I really do have my dream job! Best Tip for Management: In my experience, students respond best when you are consistent and fair. I also think it is important to create…
Read MoreFYFF- Mrs. Mathis’ Homeroom
First- Don’t forget to enter my giveaway to win $25 off a Teacher Planner by Erin Condren! Welcome Mrs. Mathis from Mrs. Mathis’ HomeroomShoutout for Canadian bloggers! Introduction:I have been a substitute teacher for almost 6 years now. Teaching jobs in Ontario are very scarce right now, so I feel very lucky to even be…
Read MoreFYFF- Mindful Rambles
This week we have Rae from Mindful Rambles! I love her take on things! Introduction:I have been a teacher for 7 years. The first 4 years of my teaching career, I was an Early Childhood teacher, primarily with Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students. After receiving my Initial Licensure in Moderate Disabilities, I began working at a therapeutic…
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