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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
The classroom library is an important part of your classroom. Teachers spend time, money, and energy building a place where students want to settle in and get lost in stories. But sometimes we forget that the library also needs to be decluttered. It can be hard to get rid of books, but it must be done. Here are some tips… Read More
Emilie Buchwald said, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” But reading aloud to a child doesn’t need to stop once they have outgrown your lap. There are many academic and emotional benefits that come along with reading books to your kids as they get older. Here are several reasons why you should read aloud to big… Read More
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
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
If you’ve been around for awhile, you know how much I love to share picture books and chapter books with kids. There’s something so exciting about getting caught up in the characters and storyline. But I also know how important it is to share nonfiction texts with students. Here are several reasons why children need nonfiction in the primary classroom…. Read More
