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WAYS TO ORGANIZE YOUR THEMATIC UNITS

As a teacher, having an organized classroom is so important. I feel that a classroom runs efficiently with an organized space. Obviously, most teachers keep files saved to computers. I do the same. However, I print off my units and file them away. This saves me time as well! Find out how I organize my […]

Reading Assessment for Little Learners

Your learners are reading, but are they improving? Assessing our students is the only way we can monitor their growth. Assessments don’t have to be hard or take a lot of time either! This reading running record is a great reading assessment that doesn’t take a lot of time. The Benefits of Assessments Although you […]

The Importance of Setting Goals in the Classroom

Oh, classrooms have changed over the last few decades! And of course they will change over time. Our kids learn differently due to changes in society. During my first few years of teaching, I never thought I would teach using digital resources. The only ‘digital’ resource I had was my overhead projector! 🙂 But our […]

Good Citizens

I don’t know about you, but I spend almost the entire year of my school year on this topic! Good citizens is a unit that can be taught any time of the year as a single unit. Or, you can break it up throughout the year. There are so many great activities you can do […]

Valentine’s Day Card That is Candy Free

Tired of putting candy in your little one’s Valentine’s? Choosing a fun Valentine’s Day card is exciting for your little one.  With all the allergies that have come to the classroom, sometimes food is not an option for Valentine’s Day.  My kiddos love giving their special Valentines fun goodies and no chocolate is needed.   […]

Holiday Incentive Charts

The holidays are an exciting time for everyone! It’s such a magical time for the kids. The treats, holiday movies, and the decorations make it the most exciting. But if you’re a classroom teacher or parent, you know that our little ones tend to forget the expectations when they are so excited! You find yourself […]