I'm all about being efficient and effective, especially when it comes to lesson planning. Do you know what subject really gets me pumped? Science! There's just something magical about those hands-on experiments and activities that really bring the concepts to life. I have to admit that when I was starting out, I had a hard time finding resources that were easy to use and engaging for my students. ... Read More about Second Grade Science: A Year of Exploration
May Activities for End of the Year Fun in the Primary Classroom
May is such an exciting time in the classroom, isn't it? With the end of the school year peeking around the corner, it's like we're approaching the finish line of a marathon. We're tired and all feeling the excitement, but also feeling a little bittersweet. This time of the year is when I realize just how much my students have blossomed throughout the year, both in height and in their academic ... Read More about May Activities for End of the Year Fun in the Primary Classroom
All In One Teacher Binder to Keep Yourself Organized
Let's talk about the wild world of teaching paperwork because, wow, did I underestimate it when I first started! When I started teaching, I was eager to inspire young minds. I quickly found myself drowning in a sea of documents within the first few weeks. It felt like I was on a scavenger hunt, constantly searching for the right paperwork. Don't even get me started on how many times I ended up ... Read More about All In One Teacher Binder to Keep Yourself Organized
How to Teach Reading Comprehension Skills with Novel Studies
Remember back in the day when we used to all read the same book for class? But as time passed, we switched things up and embraced reading passages in small groups, prepared with a stack of comprehension questions. Let me tell you, those teachers of ours were onto something big with those novel studies. I started looking into using novel studies and realized all the different activities we could do ... Read More about How to Teach Reading Comprehension Skills with Novel Studies
Exciting April Activities That Are Must-Haves in Your Classroom
April brings that extra burst of energy, propelling us forward to tackle everything on our end of the year to do list. Coming off the relaxing spring break, there's a renewed sense of motivation in the air. But. . . there is a lot to do in April. At times, it feels like we blink, and April's gone. To make those to-do lists more manageable, I've rounded up my favorite April activities that work ... Read More about Exciting April Activities That Are Must-Haves in Your Classroom
Engaging Writing Activities Your Students Will Love
Can you believe my journey to becoming a teacher started when I was just a kiddo myself? Yep, I always knew I wanted to be a teacher! Back then, I began jotting down all the things I'd do differently once I had my own classroom. One big area I was determined to shake up was writing activities! Even as a young child, I knew there must be a way to make writing lessons more fun. Turns out I was ... Read More about Engaging Writing Activities Your Students Will Love
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