A lifelong journey in education.
Hi teachers! I wanted to stop by today with 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… Read More
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
Hi guys! I wanted to stop by and share a fun little side project I just recently started! If I had to choose the thing I am most passionate about in the classroom it would absolutely be relationships! I believe that the teacher-student relationship has the power to make or break a school year and a students’ success! In building… Read More
Hi friends! I’m blogging over at Primary Chalkboard today about Morning Messages! 🙂 Head on over to check it out! 🙂 If you’re curious what else we have going on this month, here’s our calendar!
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
Hi friends! 🙂 Recently, my principal had us read an INCREDIBLE article by Mother Jones. It was titled What if Everything We Know About Disciplining Kids is Wrong. It spoke to my teacher heart in so many ways, and we are using it to frame a lot of the discussions we will be having this year. I am the first… Read More
What a fun word work idea from Clever Classroom
Here's another word work idea. We love all things word work. Check out our page for more of the same! www.pinterest.com/pin/187180928247127848/
I know most people are done with their rooms, but I stumbled on this border on Amazon and it is SO cool!!!
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It meant SOOOO much to me when @annabrantley shared this page from my Empathy pack. Sweet baby wants to help her friend pick up sticks from the hurricane ❤️❤️
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Character-Education-Empathy-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-2820118
This is so beautiful and so true!! Just when you think you've met the most amazing kids, you meet new ones who steal your heart all over again! Thanks for the inspiration @lealackey5th!
Teaching with Haley O'Connor shared The Teacher Next Door's post.
Connections matter!
