As a teacher, I’m obsessed with books. Books are the gateway to other worlds and places, and you can never have too many! However, my two daughters have so many books that they were all over the place. When we decided to build a playroom in our basement, I knew organized book storage would be key! I used some of…
Do your students know that they’re authors? Today, I’m going to share 3 simple ways you can boost your students’ confidence as writers! Watch my live video about this topic on Facebook here. Why does confidence matter? Student confidence is clearly linked with students being willing to take risks and try new things.Learning how to write is no easy…
Popsicle sticks are an inexpensive classroom tool that can be used so many ways, from pulling student names to art projects, and beyond! Pinterest is FULL of ideas, but I’m excited to share 4 NEW ways to use popsicle sticks in your classroom. Watch my Facebook Live on this topic right here! Materials You’ll Need: This post contains affiliate links.…
Creating a warm and caring classroom environment is essential to making your students feel comfortable in the classroom. It also helps you feel comfortable as well! If you’re going to spend the majority of your day in your classroom, why not make it cozy, comfy, and cute? That’s why I absolutely love Creative Teaching Press’ Bold & Bright Decor collection!…
Dice and bingo dabbers are two of my favorite cheap, engaging, and versatile classroom tools. Today I’m going to share ways you can use them for math and reading activities in your classroom as part of my September series. This month I will share how you can use items you already have in your classroom to engaging students and enhance learning!…