Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
Students love to receive notes from their teacher! In our digital world, a handwritten or personalized note can add that special touch and let students know how much you care. Classroom postcards are a quick and easy way to jot a personal note to your students, communicate with families about an upcoming school event, let families know when school supplies… Read More
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 often… 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
With so many unknowns about the upcoming school year, kids might be feeling worried or anxious. Here are some great books to help them work through those feelings.
Books for Kids Who Worry or Have Anxiety
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What does it mean to speak up? This picture book follows a group of young children as they find ways to speak up in a variety of situations. Not only is this book timely, but I think it can help both children and adults find their voices to make a positive difference!
The back of the book features real kids who spoke up as well as some teaching points on when to speak up, when to stay quiet, and how to speak up without saying a word. These tips will come in handy as you share the book’s message at home or in the classroom.
How will you choose to speak up?
What type of reader are you? Right now, I feel like the book collector - especially when it comes to children's books.🙂I am a lot of those 😂
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I mean, it’s pretty much a toss up at this point. Our library does allow for holds and curbside pick-up, but I haven’t used that service yet. So until then, online book shopping it is!💰💰💰
