Teaching With Haley O'Connor

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Promoting Great Character in the Classroom

Promoting Great Character in the Classroom

Happy Sunday! I wanted to stop by today and share a bit about promoting and rewarding great character in the classroom! As I have been working hard on my Character Curriculum, I’ve been trying to think of ways to encourage our kiddos that are practicing the things we are teaching! Just like we praise their math thinking or handwriting, it’s… Read More

Chrysanthemum Directed Drawing

Chrysanthemum Directed Drawing

Hi friends! I wanted to share a fun little activity we did this week to go along with one of everyone’s favorite Back to School read alouds! I’ve mentioned before how much I LOVE directed drawings. They help our kiddos work on fine motor, following directions, and so much more. I try to do them frequently, because I love them… Read More

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  • This is a bundle of 4 different versions of full page color posters. :) You can decide which one works best for you and your kiddos! Each color has a fun little pattern, including chevron, polka dot, stripes, and crosshatch!
  • This little freebie includes a Complete Sentence checklist for your little learners, titles for an anchor chart, and 2 simple activities with checklists to practice writing complete sentences!
  • I hope you have so much fun reviewing compound words with this little freebie! Simply pass out all 24 cards, and let the fun begin. :) If you have less kiddos in your class, just give a few of your most responsible double cards!
  • This unit on COURAGE is part of a year-long curriculum for teaching students how to have great character! However, this unit could also be used as a stand-alone resource for teaching all about being courage in the classroom. :)
  • As we navigate more remote learning, it's important that we know exactly what our students have at home and how to support them.This 2-page form includes questions for parents about their experience, internet access, and more.
  • For years, my Back to School Survival Kit has been loved by thousands of teachers. As we navigate this challenging time, I wanted to make sure you had resources for building a strong classroom community virtually. If you're looking for full lesson plans and printable activities, make sure to purchase the Back to School Survival Kit {digital and printable version}.
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  • As I was working on my Back to School Survival Kit, I realized that teachers need additional resources this year. As we navigate such a challenging time, it's so important we give our students the tools they need to discuss and understand the current situation.
  • How do you teach Conflict Resolution in the classroom? We all make mistakes, and it's so important our students know how to handle them. Making sure we teach specific strategies for repairing relationships can make all the difference!
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