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Gotta love this time of year! The kiddos are settling into the routine… bats and spiders are about to be plastered all over the classroom and… we’re shoulder deep into parent teacher conferences! Parent/Teacher Conferences are a great way to keep the lines of communication open about student progress. Remember: It takes a village to educate a child… or at… Read More
Making Parent Communication EASY with Klassroom: The Parent Communication App that is so Much More! One of the most important parts of building a trusting working relationship with parents is communication. We send home flyers, ask for snacks, write in planners, and even make phone calls. But this all requires time and energy… something that is in short supply these… Read More
In years past, I’ve always allowed students to find their own buddies with the understanding that we could work with everyone and anyone. There was never an issue… until this year. This year, my kiddos really struggle with finding someone quickly without tons of drama. So, I decided to implement a new way to find a buddy. Say hello to… Read More
Open House is just around the corner and stress levels are always high! Standing in front of parents can always be a bit nerve-wracking, but I’ve found that it’s better for me to find joy in connecting with my parents then stressing over what I need to say. (Doesn’t always mean I don’t get stressed, but it does help!) One… Read More
Staying organized during the school year can be tricky. Especially if you work with a team who likes to order materials WELL in advance! One way I’ve found to keep myself organized week after week is through using weekly drawer organizer for all my lesson plan materials. So a weekly daily drawer organizer is as simple as it sounds. It’s… Read More
A few years ago I met an amazing Occupational Therapist when her son was in my class. Although she didn’t serve any students in my classroom, she did spend lots of time helping out. Along the way, Dee shared some of her OT tips and tricks with me! She changed my entire approach to handwriting and helped me understand why… Read More