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5 Quick & Easy Ways to Group Your Students

5 Quick & Easy Ways to Group Your Students

November 22, 2021

Have you ever asked your students to find a partner? I have and the same problems happened year after year. There is a way to make this process easier and more manageable. Here are five quick and easy ways to group your students using supplies you probably have in your school or classroom. Ways to Group Your Students Looking for… Read More

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Ways to Get Your Students’ Attention

Ways to Get Your Students’ Attention

November 1, 2021

You can be the best teacher in the world, but if you don’t have your students’ attention, it doesn’t really matter. So, how can you fix this? Here are 10 ways to get your students’ attention. 10 Ways to Get Your Students’ Attention Using an attention-getter in the classroom is most effective when it is taught, modeled, and practiced regularly…. Read More

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Goal Setting Mistakes to Avoid

Goal Setting Mistakes to Avoid

July 12, 2021

Teachers and students often set goals at the start of a new year. However, just because those goals are set doesn’t offer a guarantee that they will be met. In fact, there are many mistakes teachers and students can make on their goal setting journey. These mistakes might leave everyone feeling discouraged or frustrated, which leads to abandoning those goals… Read More

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Ways to Encourage Kindness in the Classroom

Ways to Encourage Kindness in the Classroom

February 8, 2021

Kindness is so important, but doesn’t come easily to everyone. Sometimes we need to explicitly teach and model this trait for our students just as we would for academic skills. Here are some easy ways to encourage kindness in the classroom. WAYS TO ENCOURAGE KINDNESS IN THE CLASSROOM Read and Share Books about Kindness Books reach students in unique ways,… Read More

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Classroom Management Tips

Classroom Management Tips

January 25, 2021

Whether you’re a brand new teacher, a veteran, or somewhere in between, you’ve probably encountered a challenging student or two in the classroom. I know I have. It’s important to create an environment that is welcoming, but also one where learning can take place. Here are some classroom management tips to help you maintain that balance. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR… Read More

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3 Ways to Foster Gratitude in the Classroom

3 Ways to Foster Gratitude in the Classroom

November 9, 2020

If you want your students to switch their mindset from one of entitlement to one of gratitude, you need to model and instill a community in your classroom that values that trait. Here are three 3 ways to foster gratitude in the classroom. Read Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness This is probably the easiest way to spread this message in… Read More

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Kids love recess! But sometimes playground problem Kids love recess! But sometimes playground problems spill into the classroom. Books are a great tool for teaching playground expectations & etiquette. Here are a few of my favorites:⁣
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💙 The Buddy Bench⁣
💚 Rulers of the Playground ⁣
💛 The Recess Queen⁣
🧡 Do NOT Bring Your Dragon to Recess⁣
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Do you have a favorite book about recess?
Now that it’s August, many teachers are either h Now that it’s August, many teachers are either headed back to the classroom, or starting to think ahead and make plans for the new year. The first few weeks of school are such an important time for building community and establishing routines. No matter the grade level, your classroom will have students who feel anxious about making friends. One of my favorite books of all time is Enemy Pie. Don’t be fooled by the title, though…this charming book has a happy ending!⁣
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This story follows a young boy who was having a perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into a house down the street and became enemy number one. Luckily, Dad says he has the perfect way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. Dad will do all the baking, but there’s one part he can’t do. In order for the recipe to work, the boy will have to spend a day with his enemy AND be nice to him.⁣
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Can you figure out how this one ends? Swipe to take a peek inside the book and see one of my favorite activities to pair with the story. ⁣
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Have you read Enemy Pie yet?⁣
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#enemypie #enemypiebook
My kids love to read, play board games & card game My kids love to read, play board games & card games, do puzzles, swim, play outside, and more. You know what else they love? Screen time! When Osmo reached out and asked if I’d like to try one of their kits, I figured this was a great opportunity to connect learning with screen time in a fun, playful way! ⁣
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I chose the Genius Starter Kit which includes a set of Tangram pieces along with letter and number tiles. These pieces work with several of the apps that were quick and easy to download. These games help kids work on addition, subtraction, multiplication, spelling, word building, spatial awareness, and more!⁣
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These games would work well in the classroom for centers, small groups, fast finishers, and more! There’s even an Osmo Parent app where you can see each child’s progress along with suggestions of ways to extend the learning and questions you can ask them. Thank you to @playosmo for sharing this Genius Starter Kit with my family! ⁣
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Arfy is back! 🐾 ⁣ ⁣ In this book, Arfy is a Arfy is back! 🐾 ⁣
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In this book, Arfy is a reading buddy who visits schools and cuddles with kids while they read to him. One day, Arfy discovers a small turtle has come home with him by mistake. He starts writing letters and sending emails to the principal, teachers, and other staff members of the local school to find out who might be missing their pet turtle.⁣
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This book would be great for learning more about turtles, to build excitement about a new class pet, or even to share during a friendly letter writing unit. In fact, years ago I introduced two stuffed animal pups as our class pets. My students got to take one home and then write a letter in a journal about their adventures together. It was so much fun!⁣
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🐢 Fun Fact - we had 2 pet turtles for years before we got our dogs and had kids. Those same turtles would make special visits to my classroom and my students even got to watch them have a turtle race in our gym. Swipe through to see some pics of the book, my turtle, and a class pet. ⁣
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If you could have a class pet, what would you pick?⁣
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#isthisyourclasspet @troxcummings @randomhousekids
The start of the school year often brings a wide v The start of the school year often brings a wide variety of emotions. There is excitement about new possibilities mixed with some nerves about the unknown. You can help ease some of those fears by sharing the book, A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School by Shannon Olsen. I have created a free letter and envelope craft to pair with this book that you can find on my website. Follow the link in my bio or send me a DM for more info.

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⭐️GIVEAWAY CLOSED⭐️ ⁣ Winner is @trisha ⭐️GIVEAWAY CLOSED⭐️ ⁣

Winner is @trishawright218 🥳

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With a new school year about to start, it’s time to think about all the ways you will build relationships and classroom community. I love using books to model and encourage expectations for students. One book that’s great for kindness, empathy, and teaching kids the benefits of caring is Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud and David Messing.⁣
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This book shares the concept of #bucketfillers . Kids learn different ways they can fill other people’s buckets through acts of kindness, sharing a smile, or with compliments. These things help kids fill their own buckets, too. On the flip side, the book also explores what words and actions are bucket dippers.⁣
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⭐️ Want to try this book in your classroom? Here’s how to enter to win a copy of Have You Filled a Bucket Today?:⁣
1. Make sure you are following me ( @storiesbystorie )⁣
2. Comment below with when school starts for you.⁣
BONUS: tag a friend who loves books 📚⁣
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This giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on Monday, 7-25-22 at 8PM EST. It is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram in any way. The winner will be announced here and contacted by DM to provide a mailing address where the book can be sent to you from Cardinal Rule Press.⁣
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Good luck! 👍🏻 ⁣
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Thank you to @cardinalrulepress for sharing this book with my family. ⁣
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The Invisible Boy is one of my favorite picture bo The Invisible Boy is one of my favorite picture books of all time. So, when I saw that Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton teamed up again, I didn’t hesitate to grab a copy of Brave Every Day.⁣
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This book follows Camila, a young girl whose worries have her looking for a place to hide. And those worries seem to follow her all day (and night). Like many people, she has thoughts of “What if…?”, “I can’t…”, and “I’m scared…” that keep her from participating in the same activities as her peers. ⁣
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When her class takes a field trip to the aquarium, Camila’s classmates are excited, but she’s feeling overwhelmed. When she wanders off to hide, she’s surprised to find she’s not alone (in more ways than one). When her anxious classmate asks her to help him, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears.⁣
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This would be an amazing addition to your SEL collection. It has a great message about courage and compassion. I love that it normalizes how common it is to have fears about unknown situations and that it’s okay to ask for help.⁣
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Have you read this book yet?⁣
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#braveeveryday #picturebookaday #kidlit #picturebooks #selbooksforkids #readaloud @trudyludwig @patricebarton @randomhousekids

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