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Sharing Google Classroom
Teaching SEL Digitally
5 ways to build relationships virtually
Using Google Classroom™ for Remote and Digital Learning

Using Google Classroom™ for Remote and Digital Learning

Man what a crazy world we’re living in! Years ago, I heard Google was moving into the education space. I was excited for what this could mean for students and teachers…especially in upper grades. But here we are and even Kindergarteners are learning to use Google™ and Google Classroom™! It’s pretty exciting! Unfortunately, so many teachers are asked to use… Read More

Teaching Social-Emotional Skills Digitally

Teaching Social-Emotional Skills Digitally

Sometimes I wake up and feel like I’m dreaming…or maybe having a nightmare. I never imaged we would be trying to build relationships and teach social skills through a computer screen. It’s difficult to teach math online…and guided reading is even more challenging. But tackling social-emotional learning is a “whole new monster.” We use our body language, tone of voice,… Read More

Make the Most of Digital Student Memory Books

Make the Most of Digital Student Memory Books

As we near the end of the school year, I’ve been racking my brain coming up with substitutes for all the fun EOY activities. Even though we won’t be able to have award ceremonies in person or share our yearbooks together, we CAN still make special memories. I absolutely love this blog post that Elementary Nest wrote about digital ideas… Read More

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in the Inclusive Classroom

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in the Inclusive Classroom

This post contains affiliate links. As I have grown as an educator, I have started to see so many things in a new light. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is something I went into teaching knowing it was sensitive. Having grown up with divorced parents and several step-parents, I knew it could be awkward for kids. I remember only getting… Read More

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  • Fun and colorful complimentary virtual classroom backgrounds. Suitable for kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade and, more. Virtual classroom backgrounds are simply images you can add to Google Slides™ or Microsoft™ platforms (like Canvas). This set includes 6 different background images to add your classroom links and apps. Instead of having students navigate a long list of important URLs you can keep them in one place and add help visuals. Learn more to help with remote and distance learning.
  • First grade assessments by Teaching with Haley. To be used at the beginning of the school year to see where your students are. It is a collection of 27 1-page assessments to gather information and drive your instruction. Math, reading, and phonics covering assessments from writing, letters, handwriting, sentence reading, counting to 20, addition, subtraction
  • Fun and colorful complimentary virtual classroom backgrounds. Suitable for kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade and, more. Virtual Classroom backgrounds are simply images you can add into Google Slides™ or Microsoft™ platforms (like Canvas). This set includes 6 different background images to add your classroom links and apps. Instead of having students navigate a long list of important URLs you can keep them in one place and add help visuals. Learn more to help with remote and distance learning.
  • Kindness digital and printable activities - Teaching with Haley. Social-Emotional Learning is more important than ever and having quality lesson plans and activities makes it so much easier. These worksheets & tasks were developed to support YOU in teaching and reinforcing great character. This resource focuses on KINDNESS and is part of a year-long social-emotional curriculum. Suitable for in the classroom or virtual lessons at home for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grade & homeschool students.
  • The first week in first grade activities by Teaching with Haley. Sharing "go-to" activities during the first week of school to build classroom community and set the tone for the rest of the year. There are tons of ideas to help parents, guardians, and teachers. Whether you are teaching virtually at home or in the classroom. Read more about this blog post as we navigate change and adapt to more remote, distance, and virtual learning. There is a detailed schedule you can download to help.
  • Thanksgiving activities-writing, flipbooks, printables, and more - Teaching with Haley. This packet is full of activities perfect for your little ones to use in the days and weeks leading up to Thanksgiving or during fall/autumn. In this packet, you will find 2 versions (regular lines and handwriting lines). Learn more about the different themed worksheets from all about pilgrims, Native Americans, and turkeys. While learning valuable skills such as word search and story problems.
  • 5 simple and free ways to build relationships virtually with students - Teaching with Haley. From fun photo-sharing ideas to tips on flexibility to make remote learning that little bit easier. Learn more about the different tips and tricks you can implement today to help build a community through distance learning. These relationship-building ideas can be implemented from kindergarten through to 6th-grade students. And can be implemented at home or in the classroom.
  • First grade assessments by Teaching with Haley. To be used at the beginning of the school year to see where your students are. It is a collection of 27 1-page assessments to gather information and drive your instruction. Math, reading, and phonics covering assessments from writing, letters, handwriting, sentence reading, counting to 20, addition, subtraction
  • The first week in first grade activities by Teaching with Haley. Sharing "go-to" activities during the first week of school to build classroom community and set the tone for the rest of the year. There are tons of ideas to help parents, guardians, and teachers. Whether you are teaching virtually at home or in the classroom. Read more about this blog post and the detailed schedule you can download.
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