Many students love sports of all types. Baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, and football just to name a few. So what better way to celebrate that interest than by incorporating it into your lesson plans and learning? Check out this fun – and free – game I created just for you to do that! Math and […]
Teacher Freebies
Need some classroom freebies to use with your students? Find freebies for various subjects, classroom management, seasonal events, staff morale, professional development for teachers, and so much more!
Name That Schedule Freebie!
The importance of a daily class schedule is relevant not only to the teacher in charge of daily learning, but also to the students in the classroom who are expected to be active participants in that structure. Having a classroom system that has been explained and is displayed somewhere prominent in the classroom will be […]
Free Mrs. McNosh Activities Pack!
I absolutely love the book Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash by Sarah Weeks. I use it even with older kids. You can practice reading elements such as predictions, inferring, real vs. make-believe, and sequencing. Plus, it is a riot! The kids always giggle when you read the word underwear. Doesn’t matter if they are […]
Need Some Remote Teaching Tips?
Hey teacher friend! Would you like some tips for working from home with kids, pets, and other family members that also need attention and space? I have a free workshop called “Teacher Work from Home Tips” and I invite you to check out the replay! In this 40 minute on-demand training, I will answer your […]
“Owl” You Ready with Student Passwords?
Student password sheets are a super helpful teaching resource to have on hand when taking a group of students to the computer lab, or even during center time within your own classroom. Making sure students know quickly how to find their own login username, email (if they need it), and password can really make the […]
Online Introduction to Graphing for Kids
Graphing activities in the classroom can easily incorporate real-life concepts with math learning standards. I love to have students create human bar graphs, pie charts, and more. Even better is that the students enjoy these hands on activities as much as I do, which doesn’t always happen. I was teaching a new unit to my […]
Classroom Website Suggestions Free e-Book
Finding educational websites that are appropriate for the age of the students and are interesting enough to hold their attention can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Keep reading to see some of our readers’ suggestions if you are stuck and looking for something new to hook your kids! In my classroom, I was […]
Breezy Birthday Treats!
Student birthday treats: You either love them or hate them. Personally, I love them. Mainly because I have had students in the past who came from families where their birthday wa never celebrated. And that breaks my heart. So no matter what, I make it a point to make a big deal when it’s a […]
Free Spring Color by Synonyms Printable Worksheets to Build Vocabulary
Teaching synonyms is a fun way for building vocabulary and allowing for more concise writing skills. You can use worksheets, anchor charts, manipulatives, bingo, or read alouds to introduce the concepts to your children. Being able to identify synonyms – and their opposite partner words – antonyms – are super fun topics for any grade […]
Free Poetry Pack for YOU!
Teaching poetry can be super tough for elementary students – or it can be really fun! It is a different format than they are used to because narrative writing the norm (and who doesn’t love a good story?). But, poetry is actually all around us. And not always in the classical sense of […]
Field Trip Tips for You!
I don’t know about you, but I have always enjoyed taking students on field trips (when working for districts where we actually had the funding to go). It was great watching them explore outside of the classroom. Of course, when you take a group of students and chaperones outside of the security of your school, […]
Student Hallway Behavior Tips Freebie!
Hallway behavior can be a fine line between colleagues who love to see you and your students – or colleagues who consistently need to shut their classroom doors when they hear you coming down the hall. Whether you teacher middle school or elementary, managing your class behaviors in the hallway is imperative to teacher good […]
Feeling Lucky?
St. Patrick’s Day bulletin boards are fun not only for the students, but with all the kelly green, leprechauns, and rainbows, it really brightens up your classroom for the transition month of March. As you can see in the examples (and freebie printable) below, classroom decor or theme ideas don’t have to take up a […]
Calming Classwork Paper Chaos
This video gives several suggestions for classroom teachers for how to organize collecting, grading, and returning student papers in an orderly manner. Tips for simplifying the workload so that it does not become unbearable. Would you like to know step-by-step routines that put teachers back in control in just 4 weeks? Download the FREE Classroom […]
Irish Creative Writing Kit
Teaching St. Patrick’s Day lesson plans can be fun, free, and common core aligned when you find the right printables. You can use the ideas below for literacy centers that week, place the worksheets on their desk for bell work in the morning, or use the writing prompts during whole group ELA instruction. Whatever you […]
Binder Clip Centers Signs
Hey teaching friends! How about a fun and easy way to display your classroom center signs? And I bet you might even have all the supplies you need already on hand! Score! Would you like to know step-by-step routines that put teachers back in control in just 4 weeks? Download the FREE Classroom Systems Starter […]
Behavior Management Ideas
Having a toolbox of behavior management tools for the classroom is a necessity for every teacher out there. Every single group of students will need different interventions. No two are alike. And that can be frustrating for sure. Having somewhere to turn to ask for help is essential to feeling like you are actually in […]
Organized Seasonal Supply Caddies
So, I thought this was such a cute idea that I saw on Pinterest (of course) but I hadn’t seen it done in the classroom. I also know that I love to switch things up for special occasions or seasons, but don’t like to go overboard in the decorations. Not to mention a little thing […]
Deciding on Discipline
With the new year starting up, whether we like it or not, all teachers will have to know what the discipline policy will be in the classroom. You MIGHT have a “honeymoon” period of 1-3 days at the very start where the true colors have not come out yet, but even that is not a […]
Student Gift Idea: Snowflake Window Clings! And a Freebie!
Hey all! Hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving Break and are prepping for the holidays! YAY! How about a new idea for students to create gifts for their loved ones? I know I was always looking for new ideas each year that don’t cost a ton to do, don’t take too much time away from […]