How to Make Meet the Teacher Simple and Enjoyable
Meet the Teacher (night or day), whichever your school organizes, is something that can make back to school hectic. And it can be stressful, not just for the teachers. But for families as well. It…
3 Things to Do the First Week of School
The first week of school is exciting but it can also be stressful and challenging. Before rushing into the curriculum, here are three things that you should do that first week of school to set…
7 Simple Ideas for a Successful Meet the Teacher
You want to have a successful event but can't compete with all of the meet the teacher ideas you see all over the internet. It doesn't have to be extravagant in order for it to…
Simple Activities for the First Week of School
Are you looking for some simple activities for the first week of school? Those first few days really set the tone for the year. Here are some tried and true things that I have done…
Back to School Books Must Reads
I read tons of picture books during the first days of school. Picture books are great for teaching many social skill lessons during that first week. Here are five back to school books you must…
Morning Meeting Ideas for the Elementary Classroom
Does your class have morning meetings? I really saw a change in our classroom environment when I started implementing them daily in my classroom. It all began when I read The Morning Meeting Book a…
How to Get Rid of Independent Reading Activities so Kids Can Read
You're teaching a small reading group. The other kids are doing independent reading activities. Hands start going up around the room because the other kids need help. But you can't help them and teach the…