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 these tools without much help. I want ... read more
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, role-playing, and class ... read more
5 Simple {and FREE} Ways to Build Relationships Virtually with Students
Today I wanted to stop by and share 5 ways to connect with students virtually. Even though we're wrapping the year up, some of you may find you want to reach out to students over the summer. I hope you'll also keep this info in your back pocket in case we have to remain socially distant in the upcoming school year. 1. Using whatever platform you're currently using, send a fun video or photo ... read more
FREE Editable Awards
The end of the school year is so emotional. We're excited for summer and rest, but sad not to see the same little faces each day. We worry about them regressing over the summer and if we worked with them enough. This year is even more complicated as so many of you didn't get to say goodbye to students. The last few weeks of school are usually full of award ceremonies, parties, and lots of ... read more
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 for the end of the year. She even has a free Balloon Pop ... read more
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 one packet to fill out and wondering who I should give ... read more
PE Activities to Do at Home
This post contains affiliate links. That means I get a small compensation (at NO charge to you) for sharing links. I use these fees to keep this website up and running! Do you have that person in your life that stepped up for you when you really needed them? You look up to them and want to be just like them when you grow up? For me, that person is my Aunt Patti. She has been there for me my ... read more
Digital Activities for Vowel Teams and Diphthongs
This post contains affiliate links. That means I share a quick link for you on Amazon and I get a little referral fee. BUT they are always things I use frequently and believe in! This referral fee helps keep this website up and running and doesn't cost you anything! So sometime in the future you'll be reading this blog post and you may not remember these days. These days of shelter in place. ... read more
Easter Egg Learning Activities
About a month ago I grabbed some plastic eggs for my daughter's sensory bins. As we have used them to put pom poms in, in the bathtub and to build with, I remembered all the fun my students used to have with them. I wanted to share 5 simple activities you can put inside plastic eggs...but really you could put them inside anything they can hunt for! You could even just put them around your ... read more
Learning with Chalk
Hello!! I never thought I'd say this but I am SO thankful for Texas weather. So many of my friends are stuck inside due to snow or rain. We have been able to go outside almost every day. Granted we go outside in the rain (unless it's storming), but for the most part, the weather has been perfect. If you're a parent, be sure to check out my For Families category! As more time passes with schools ... read more
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