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I love Read Across America week just as much as the next teacher- maybe more! Amongst all the fun activities and silly dress-up days, there is one thing I make sure I do every year… Review Theme! In my last post, I shared several fun ways to celebrate Read Across America Week that I have …
When it comes to Read Across America Week, I truly get excited! Every year by the end of January, I start looking forward to dressing up and doing class a little differently for a few days… What theme days will we have? Which books should I share? How can I creatively review Reading standards, but …
4 Fun Ways to Celebrate Read Across America Week in the Upper Elementary Grades Read More »
Somewhere between the optimism of January’s “fresh start” and the excitement of getting out of school for Spring Break, there is a sneaky joy thief that needles its way into your classroom. That’s right, people. I’m talking about the “winter blues”. Cold temperatures and a lack of sun on too many gray, dreary days on …
So many of my friends who are still in the classroom are telling me they need more people to encourage teachers! This year, by far, is the hardest year they have ever had since becoming a teacher. Teaching conditions are worsening, resources to support teachers are practically nonexistent, and subs are nowhere to be found. …
“Spreading Sparkle”- A Challenge to Encourage Teachers Read More »
Theme Days- that magical part of teaching when you are able to turn standards that students find boring (I’m looking at you, Reading Fluency!) into engaging lessons that they will remember years after they have left your classroom! How could a student forget the time everyone dressed up as actors to perform their most dramatic …
5 Fun Ideas for Teaching Reading Using Theme Days! Read More »
I will be the first to admit that, as much as I love teaching, I dread going back to school after Christmas Break! Especially after enjoying two glorious weeks of sleeping in late… spending extra time with my kids… Did I mention that my house is actually clean and the laundry is caught up? *sheds …
3 Fun Ways to Ease into “Back to School After Christmas Break” Read More »
When you hear the phrase “Teacher Sparkle”, does being yourself come to mind? Probably not since many people might think of sparkle as a lot of song and dance- turning your classroom into a dog and pony show, if you will. But Teacher Sparkle is much simpler than all of that. Teacher Sparkle is all …
“Teacher Sparkle”- Being Yourself in the Classroom Read More »
A warm Teacher Sparkle Welcome, Teacher Friend! I’m sure that I’m not the only teacher who has lost their joy for teaching at some point in their career. And I’m also sure that I’m not the only one who found their joy once again! This entire blog is dedicated to sharing teaching ideas and resources …
A Teacher Sparkle Welcome- Let’s Start at the Beginning Read More »
