Brain breaks are a great way to keep students fresh and engaged between lessons. We know students need movement, and with less time for recess, well timed brain break activities can offer just that. It can also keep students focused and motivate them to get their work finished. Here are 4 simple and fun brain break ideas that your elementary…
Expectations: We’re taught from college how important it is to set and keep consistent expectations for our students. When I because a reading intervention teacher last year, I wasn’t quite sure the best way to transfer that over into my new role. See, as a classroom teacher, I always sat with my students and had them help me come up…
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.…
If your classroom is anything like mine, recess is getting shorter and shorter each year and students are getting more and more wiggly. So now, more than ever, teachers need ways to add some much needed movement into their day. Here are 3 simple and effective tips to get your students moving that you can implement tomorrow! Watch my Facebook…
Hi Friends, I know I’m not the only person right now with a heavy heart. Whatever “side” of things you’re on, or even if you’re indifferent, I know that everyone I talk to is disturbed by the way that *some* people (on BOTH sides and again, even those who are indifferent) are treating others. It’s disheartening. I know as a…