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…
Small Group Organization for Reading Intervention Teachers (and Classroom Teachers too!)
December 2, 2018
Staying organized as a small group intervention teacher is probably one of the hardest parts of my job. In fact, it’s the one area I know I personally struggled with when I went from being a classroom teacher to a Title 1 Reading Intervention teacher last year. Small group organization is SO important to keeping groups running efficiently. Even if you’re a…
Back to School: a week or two into summer, and I’m always already starting to think about the next school year. As a classroom teacher, I always tried to reevaluate the things that worked well, and the things I needed to improve each year: like my word wall and take home books. Today, I’m going to share two great products…
Listening to reading: does it really matter? How can you set up listening centers for your students that allow your students to work independently, are simple to maintain, and are affordable? Today, I’m going to share some simple but highly effective ways to set up, organize, and maintain listening to reading centers in your classroom. I know that these ideas…
Toys. everywhere. They had taken over our living room, and since we live in a small bungalow, the struggle was real. So, when my husband proposed finishing our very, very unfinished basement and turning part of it into a playroom for our girls, I was intrigued… but doubtful. (Guys, when I say unfinished, I’m being generous.) But, he worked his…