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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

Learning with Chalk

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… Read More

The Colors of Me

The Colors of Me

This post is dedicated to Sara Esther Regalado Moriel. Sara and her husband, Adolfo, will be deeply missed by their friends and loved ones. Sara and Adolfo were parents to three daughters. and 4 grandchildren. “I’m not racist. I have friends of all different races.” “I don’t see color.” “I wish they would focus on kindness and inclusion and less… Read More

Classroom Library {Finding Great Books}

Classroom Library {Finding Great Books}

So there’s a few places I think truly MAKE the classroom. The small group table…where relationships are built and deep learning happens. The front door…where students bring their worries and insecurities and we meet them with a hug and a smile. The rug…where we meet as a class and learn together. And the library…where readers find their confidence and treasured books…. Read More

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  • This pack is perfect to practice addition and subtraction word problems. This story problem uses numbers 1-20, but mostly focuses on working with numbers between 10-20. Each topic has 10 word problem pages with 2 versions, a full page where students show their thinking by drawing a picture and writing it in words and a version has journal prompts. Spring Lesson Plans | Elementary Printable Worksheets
  • Spring Break is such a welcome break for teachers and students! But many students (and their parents) want engaging activities to complete at home! This math & literacy bundle is perfect to send home with my little ones over the break so I know that their minds are getting a little exercise. Spring Lesson Plans | Elementary Printable Worksheets | First Grade Resources
  • Read now on the blog...I would love if we occasionally set time aside to publicly praise EVERY student…in front of their class and class parents. I created a list of awards with my teacher friends. I wanted to make sure there were enough and that you could find something for every student. As I created this list, I thought about what we want to encourage in our students. What skills and traits will help them be successful in their future? | Resources for Teachers | Year End Awards |
  • The End of the Year can be incredibly stressful...but having the right tools can make it so much easier! This bundle is truly a survival kit! It's everything you'll need to wrap up your year and send your students home to have a successful summer! It includes best sellers First Grade Bootcamp and End of Year Memory Book, Crafts, Activities, Student Awards, and more, all in printable format! | First Grade Resources | Printable Lesson Plans | Elementary Teacher Resources |
  • The End of the Year can be incredibly stressful...but having the right tools can make it so much easier! This Summer Bucket List Craft and Activities Pack is perfect to wrap up your year and send your students home to have a successful summer - all in printable format! | First Grade Resources | Printable Lesson Plans | End of Year Lesson Plans |
  • Have you heard of the 2×10 strategy for behavior management? The first time I heard about it was many years ago from my administrator. Many teachers on our campus were struggling daily with classroom behavior and referring students to the office on a regular basis. We knew something needed to change, so she introduced us to this strategy. Learn more and get your printable conversation starters now!
  • Nonfiction Text Features - This unit is packed with activities to get your little ones exploring, identifying, and using text features in their nonfiction books. Teacher Resources Elementary | First Grade Printables | Printables for Learning | ELA Resources |
  • Building a classroom community is one of the most important things teachers can do and it greatly impacts our students academically! I created these units to support classroom instruction by explicitly teaching students about what we expect from them. In the same way that we provide direct instruction, activities, and practice in math and reading, I believe we should provide these same things for character education. | Social Emotional Learning | Character Education |
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