by Shanon | Jul 21, 2022 | Back to School
First day of School Activities Are you ready with First Day of School Activities for your kiddos? No matter how much you plan for that first day, things happen. I’ve learned through the years to make sure that I always have something EASY for my new first...
by Shanon | Jul 12, 2022 | Back to School, Classroom Decor
Faculty Meeting Games Why not start off the school year with a few faculty meeting games that take less than 10 minutes to complete? I know, teachers just want to be in their classroom getting things ready! TRUTH BE TOLD, I was absolutely 100% that teacher. I...
by Shanon | Jul 7, 2022 | Back to School, Center Activities, Classroom Decor
Collaborative Poster Activity Wow – so I just found collaborative poster activity creations! A sweet friend has been creating them for her 4th grade classroom, and she graciously showed our group how to make them. You can check out her blog, store, and FB group...
by Shanon | Jun 6, 2022 | Back to School
Classroom management strategies for elementary Oh how I love talking about Classroom management strategies for elementary classrooms! Are there just some things that you’re good at, and you really don’t have to think twice about it? That’s me with...
by Shanon | Jul 22, 2021 | Back to School, Math
Days in School This Days in School Counting Chart is another oldie but goodie! When I first started teaching, we always did Everyday Counts on our bulletin board (way before Activboards/white interactive boards). I would get up on my ladder EVERY.SINGLE.DAY to add a...
by Shanon | Jul 19, 2021 | Back to School, Classroom Decor, Staying Organized
Beginning of the school year gifts for students What would be a beginning of the school year gifts for students? I’ve asked myself this many times, and let me just say… I love first grade, and I love first graders! No matter what you create for them, they...