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Save the Paper: 5 Alternatives for Paper and Pencil Activities
STOP! Put that paper away! Sometimes it feels like I’m cutting down a National Park just to fuel printing my classroom assessments for 44 students,
First Week of 2nd Grade Activities and Ideas
Your first week of school sets the tone for the year! These are some of the activities we did in our first week of 2nd
Must Have Books About September 11th for the Classroom
With Patriot’s Day just around the corner, our hearts and minds are turned to those tragic events of September 11th. This is one of those
First Day Jitters Emoji Writing
The first day of school can be nerve-racking! And that’s not just for the teacher. I can say with confidence I’ve survived my first day
The Secret to Making Your Centers Last All Year: Back-to-School Edition
Don’t you just love prepped and ready to go centers? Me too… but after a few months, your kids are ready for something new and
Creative Organization Solutions for Teachers
If you follow me on Insta then you know I’ve been pretty crafty these past few weeks and I am FINALLY ready to share with
All About My Selfie An About Me Back to School Writing Activity
One of my favorite back to school writing activities is to have my students write about themselves. What kid doesn’t like to go on and
5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Close Reading Text
So, your district told you it’s time to start implementing a Close Reading Routine in your classroom, but there’s just one *little* problem… You have
10 Alternatives to Whiteboards in the Classroom
Every teacher loves their EXPO dry erase markers. Even more? Their dry erase board. But what happens if you don’t have access to whiteboards in
