I remember when I was a child and my Mom took me school shopping the week before school started. There was never anything quite like picking out a new bookbag, lunchbox, and school clothes (which we were strictly instructed were not to be used until school started). I don’t even need to explain the awesomeness […]
Back-To-School Bulletin Board Ideas!
Hey teaching friends! I was thinking about Back-to-School Bulletin Boards as a random thought this morning and remembered a really fun idea that I came up with when I was our third grade team leader. Every grade level in our school had a bulletin board in the main hallway that needed changed every month, so […]
September Student Journal Prompt Cards!
As the school year starts, you’ll want to start the process of learning more than just the names of students in your class. These writing prompts for kids can make that a little bit easier on you, since the beginning of the school year can already have so much going on. These can also double […]
Back-to-School Books and Activities
Back to school read alouds are a great way for your new students to get to know you and feel comfortable in a low-stress environment. Everyone loves to be entertained. Even better when you can find matching educational activities that you would be covering anyway to strategically place in your lesson plans! Choosing the right books […]
Classroom Bulletin Board Backgrounds
It’s almost that time! Many teachers are either already back in school or prepping for the new school year to begin! I have found there is a love/hate relationship with bulletin boards: either you love to be creative and put them together or you consider them a necessary evil. Just the decision of what to […]
Secrets of Stellar Student Listening
True story: I was tired of repeating directions and instructions over and over and over again in the classroom. I was also frustrated with the noise level – and how when I really need to get my students’ attention, I had defaulted to trying to talk over them in order to be heard. I […]
DIY Welcome Banner
I know a ton of you are heading back into the classroom already, and I also know time is short. Trying to get that elusive class roster. Attending those all-so-fun back to school PD sessions when all you really want to do is unpack your classroom. Trying to learn all about the bits and […]
Welcome Back Banner Freebie!
Hey teaching friends! I whipped up a little freebie for you to use to welcome students, parents, and staff back-to-school! Perfect for Open House Night, a staff meeting, or even the first day of school! {I had to do something to kill my time. I am taking my oldest to college for the first time […]
3 BTS Binder Ideas
Hey teacher friends and welcome to Back to School! I know there are still a few of you who have another week or so, but for the most part, everyone is either prepping a classroom, attending an inservice, or actively teaching students right now. WELCOME BACK! My good friends over at Avery hooked me up […]
Start the Year Out Right With Student Portfolios
How will your student portfolios look at the end of the year? I know what you’re saying “the school year has just started, I don’t have to think about portfolios yet”! You are right, you don’t HAVE to, but your portfolios would be much better if you did. Would you like to know step-by-step routines […]
Back-to-School Magazine
Hey teaching friends! The newest issue of The Organized Classroom Magazine just launched today and it is AWESOME! I enlisted the help of a few (ok, a LOT) of blogging buddies and they shared TONS of great back-to-school classroom organization tips for you! Need a quick idea (or 18!) for a Back to School board? […]