Beginning of school

We're sharing 10 things NOT to do on the first day of school. If you're a teacher wanting a smooth start to the school year, look no further. This post will show you what mistakes to avoid so that you have the best classroom management practices in place from the beginning!

The beginning of the year is always a whirlwind with the first few days of school and Open House/Visitation. Whether you have your Open House/Visitation before school starts, or once the year is already in full swing, it’s still a huge undertaking! Today I’m sharing with you my 5 favorite tips for your Open House ... Read More about Kindergarten Visitation!

The lessons you teach at the beginning of the year are crucial for laying the foundation and setting the tone for the rest of the school year. During the first week, your schedule should be a mix of teaching procedures and expectations as well as building a strong classroom community. Download o

The first day of school for pretty much any grade is a whirlwind. Plan for the first day of school to keep students engaged, and excited to come back!

First day of school activities and ideas especially for upper elementary third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade students.

The first week of school is a critical time to teach all your classroom procedures and expectations. I usually spend the first week of school…

Two weeks from the day that I am writing this blog post, I will be heading back to school. I’ve spent a decent amount of time this summer getting my room set up, and I felt good about walking away for a while after a few days of setting up. But now, my brain has turned to: What in the world are the

Happy first week of school and happy almost first week of school for those who have not started yet! I hope every had and has a wonderful first week! I started back with my students on Monday and we had a wonderful week! My new kiddos are absolutely adorable and so precious! I currently have […]

YOU’RE FINALLY HERE! Written and Illustrated by Mélanie Watt you can find this book in picturebook fiction, E WAT WELCOME! Hooray! You’re finally here! But where were you? At first, this litt…

The ultimate list of activities on the first day of school to make students feel welcome, excited, and ready to learn! Crafts, games...

The first weeks of school are always my favorite time of year. We are encouraged to stay away from the curriculum and build a positive and caring classroom community. It’s time to lay down the foundation for the year, set procedures in place, and most importantly, get to know your students. I love using picture books during

I am a list-maker. BIG TIME. This is a list for teachers of eight things that should be on their to-do list at the beginning of the year.

How to build a classroom community over the SUMMER in just one hour! Some teachers are Camp Do NO School Work over the summer, and others actually love getting things ready for the next year. Either one is GREAT, there is no right or wrong way to “do” Summer vacation! I will openly admit I have a

Wow, our time together is absolutely flying!!! I can't believe we have already been in school or 12 days! I feel like I have already kno...

Our first day of the 2019-2020 school year has already come and gone- Can you believe it!?!? Let’s talk about how you can make the first day of school the best first day EVER! Here […]

Want to teach rules and expectations in an engaging way? Use picture books! These 15 picture books are some of the best to start your year.

Need a fun and easy activity to build relationships with your students? You’ll love this getting to know you first week of school activity!

Not sure what to do the first week of school in kindergarten and first grade? Here are some fun and simple ideas!

If you are looking for ideas for an easy and fulfilling meet the teacher night setup, take a look at how I prepare for mine.

Back to School Night can be the first time you meet many of the parents in your class. It is important that you communicate all of the information the parents will need to help their child have a successful school year. Here are my top tips for planning an informative and stress free Back to School Night: Have a Sign In SheetHave parents sign in on a sheet as the enter the room. This will allow you to keep track of which student's parents were able to attend. Be sure to send home copies of…