Teaching With Haley O'Connor

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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 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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  • Social-Emotional Learning: Optimism Lesson Plans and Activities by Teaching With Haley. I developed these units to support teachers in teaching and a rewarding great character in the classroom! Building a classroom community is one of the most important things teachers can do and it greatly impacts our students academically! Great social-emotional learning activities, lesson plans, and printables for teaching kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students in the classroom
  • FREE printable resources for learning at home you can use today by Haley O'Connor. Listed in this blog post are free activities you can do with your kids at home. Kid's activities and resources to download include both handwriting activities and self-control resources. The handwriting activities are a great free resource for kids to practice handwriting at home and not regress. The Self-control resource is perfect if your kids are struggling with emotions, and patience. Download for free!
  • How to Find Great Classroom Library Books. By Haley O'Connor. In this blog post, I share with your great ways to get books and read-aloud for your primary classroom. Additionally, I’ll be sharing my favorite authors, series, and titles for your primary classroom library! From easy readers for littlies, Penguin Young Readers books, diverse biographies readers, diverse character books, and more! Great for reading lessons in the classroom with kindergarten, first-grade students, and up!
  • How to Teach Leadership in the Classroom. By Haley O'Connor. In this blog post, I share some ideas for teaching our students how to be leaders! Each day we hope that we teach our students how to be kind, how to have courage, and how to be a great friend. Teaching them to be LEADERS means that they show kindness and courage even when no one else will! A great social-emotional learning lesson your kindergarten and first-grade students will love. Learn more
  • Kindness lessons and activities by Teaching with Haley. Kindness is a great place to start your social-emotional curriculum and I’m excited to share some of my favorite ideas with you in this post. I cover my favorite kindness videos, kindness read alouds, and kindness activities. Including what kindness is, character education, what boundaries are, and more. Great social-emotional learning lessons for kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade students. Learn more
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  • Vowel Team and Diphthong Printables and Activities
  • 12 digital activities for students to read and write words with vowel teams and diphthongs. 6 instructional videos to introduce, review and teach vowel teams and diphthongs. Free digital center to try out.
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