Winters can feel so long in the classroom! When you’re cooped up inside it’s important to have a variety of engaging activities to keep those students learning in fun ways. Looking for some new lessons to try? You’re in luck, today I’m sharing a whole round-up of all my favorite winter activities from Christmas through…
Digital resources are such a valuable tool for the primary classroom. There are so many wonderful ways you can use digital resources to enhance your lessons and help your students get more out of your teaching. With all the options out there, do you ever wonder about the best way to use digital resources? If…
Fall is such a wonderful time in the primary classroom. Once the kiddos have settled into school a bit and seasons begin to change – the fun really begins! If you’re looking for some fun and engaging fall activities to try in your classroom this year, you’re in luck! Today I’m sharing all of my…
Do you have a word wall in your classroom? Using a word wall is a great way to learn sight words, master spelling, and ultimately promote reading fluency. Using your word wall every day can add so much to your daily lessons but it can be easy to forget about if you don’t have a…
Do mornings in your classroom ever feel a bit disorderly? There’s a lot going on in the primary classroom in the mornings. Chances are, you have had your fair share of chaotic mornings! But, just because there’s a lot to do doesn’t mean your morning needs to feel hectic! Setting up a solid classroom morning…
We’ve all been there. . .the off topic question that seems to open the door to every other off-topic question. But what’s a teacher to do? We must answer questions . . .right?!?!? How can students communicate with you otherwise??? The answer is nonverbal communication. It allows you to answer off-topic questions without missing a…