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Having stuffed animals in the classroom can provide emotional comfort and academic support. Here are five ways you can use stuffed animals in the classroom. Reading Buddies This is probably the most common way that teachers use stuffed animals in the classroom. If you use The Daily 5 for your reading block, you know that Read to Someone can… Read More
Spring in the classroom is an interesting time. Not only are students blooming and growing with their learning, but they are also becoming more like a family. And like any family, there are bound to be a few things that start to get on your nerves. One thing that always seems to pop up every spring is students who interrupt…. Read More
Transitions do not always come easy for students. However, getting from point A to point B doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Here are three quick tips to help improve hallway behavior. The most important thing you need to do is set your expectations. I love using acronyms with my students, so I played with the word LINE and… Read More
As you start another school year, I’m sure you have a million and one things planned to do with your students. One thing you should definitely take the time to do is set goals with your classroom. They really help set a purpose for ALL of your students and help with building classroom community. I’ve posted about how I set… Read More
Raffle tickets are a great way to practice math skills in the classroom, but did you know they can be a great management tool, too? Today I want to share with you how I have used math tickets in my 2nd and 3rd grade classroom. Spring was always an interesting time of the school year for me. The students were… Read More
When students do not know the difference between tattling and reporting, it can eat up instructional time and frustrate even the most experienced teacher. I like to spend a good chunk of time at the beginning of the year teaching and using examples to illustrate the difference. Today I want to share some ideas for using the book, A Bad… Read More
If you're planning to read Crankenstein to your students, be sure to grab this craft and writing activity to go with the story.
➡️ storiesbystorie.com/crankenstein-craft-and-writing/
This would be a fun photo craft for little ones!
Fireflies and Mud Pies
What a sweet pumpkin craft for kids!
www.firefliesandmudpies.com/my-little-pumpkin-keepsake-craft/
Are you reading The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin to your students this month? Be sure to check out this square pumpkin craft and response booklet I created!
storiesbystorie.com/spookley-the-square-pumpkin/
This would be a great addition to a classroom or school library, especially if it could be made into a couch and seat more than one student at a time.Such a cute reading chair made from wooden pallets!
