A lifelong journey in education.
Hi guys! Happy Friday! I’m sitting at Starbucks and wanted to stop by and share some must-haves for every classroom. When these ideas were originally spinning in my brain, I was trying to think of what would be most helpful for brand-new teachers! There is SO much to learn your first year and having a few simple systems in place… Read More
Hi friends! I wanted to stop by today and share all about Character Education. I believe that our students NEED us to model kindness and respect, and they also need explicit instruction on anything we ask of them. In this post, I’ll have tons of ideas for you on character education! I hope you take away several ideas you can… Read More
Hi everyone! I wanted to stop by today and share a project that has been several weeks in the making! When we heard about floods in Louisiana, our hearts broke thinking about all of the families that were impacted! Soon after, it occured to us that were tons of teachers and classrooms who lost everything! Not only were these sweet kiddos… Read More
Happy Monday! I wanted to stop by today and share one of my very favorite teaching tools, my teacher binder!! I just made one for my best friend, so I snapped a few pictures to show you how I set it up! 🙂 Since I am staying home this year to focus on my family, and this little blog of… Read More
Hi guys! I wanted to stop by today and give some tips for brand new teachers! I know so many of you are back in school, and some of you are in your very first staff development! Your first year of teaching is truly such a special time, and I wish I could come along side you and hug you… 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
Do you follow A Smiling Teacher? Amber is such a positive voice on Instagram...I love the simple, engaging, and EFFECTIVE strategies she uses in her room! This anchor chart is adorable and so useful for reminding little writers to listen for every sound in a word!
Happy Friday Teacher Friends!
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What’s on your weekend to do list? I’m planning on lots of family time (especially with my main gals...my mama and Everly), some reruns, and hopefully some Italian food 🍕🍝.
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Be sure to check back here Sunday...can’t wait to share something we’ve been working on!
Happy Galentine’s Day! Like Leslie Knope says...ladies celebrating ladies!
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Here are some of my favorite Leslie compliments! Tag a friend that needs to know what a special galentine she is to you!
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I had a big ol’ party planned but life had other plans, and I’m so grateful for gals who understand, support me, help me, and balance out my crazy!
Just a little Tuesday positivity from @ramonarecommends!
I am loving all the posts lately about teacher boundaries and “opt-outs.” I promise no one will ever say “I’m here on this stage because my teacher kept my papers graded on time,” or “you changed Freddie’s life with your amazing bulletin boards.”
What will we hear though?!?
I am here because you loved me.
I made it because you made me feel safe.
My teacher taught me I was worthy of love.
She spent time with me, and it made all the difference.
So set those boundaries! Opt-out of what’s not important and just love those babies. ❤️
