Summer means school is out for many, but not everyone takes a traditional summer break, and there’s summer school too! If you’re in a year-round school district, working the summer school sessions, teaching in a summer education program, or wanting to keep kids at home busy this post is for you! Today, I’m sharing some…
Do you like decorating your classroom for a new school year? This was always one of my favorite things as a classroom teacher. Aside from the obvious reason to decorate our classrooms for aesthetic appeal, there are many other things to consider when choosing a classroom decor set. If you’re curious about what’s on my…
If you’re a teacher in the primary classroom, I’m sure you’d agree that June is undoubtedly a super busy month. This month often marks the end of the school year for so many! To help smooth out this busy season in the classroom, I always found myself leaning into a few specific lessons and activities…
May is a fun month in the first-grade classroom! Graduation is just around the corner, and students (and teachers) are especially excited about the upcoming summer break! If you’re looking for ways to keep those kiddos engaged in learning up until the final weeks of school, I’ve gotcha covered! Today, I’m sharing 7 low-prep May…
Teaching young students to read is a complex process with many factors to consider. Emerging research on the Science of Reading has offered new insight into how we can optimally structure our lessons. With more knowledge on how children learn to read, we can create meaningful lessons in reading and other areas, that will support…
Learning to read is complicated. In recent years we’ve learned so much about how children learn to read, and the best ways to support their learning. You might have been hearing some buzz about orthographic mapping and how it can help your students become fluent readers. Join me as I share everything you need to…