Short vowel sounds tend to be fairly difficult for students to learn. They may have trouble distinguishing some of the sounds, such as 'i' and 'e.' This means they need lots of practice, using fun and quick short vowel activities for listening and also for reading. When students start out ... Read More about Fun and Quick Short Vowel Activities
Thanksgiving Activities for Early Finishers!
Thanksgiving is a fun holiday to celebrate in school. The idea behind this holiday ... one of gratitude and thankfulness ... is something that everyone can participate in and enjoy. You may also be in need of Thanksgiving activities for early finishers. If so, scroll to the bottom of this ... Read More about Thanksgiving Activities for Early Finishers!
Ideas for Teaching Digraphs
Digraphs are two letters that work together to produce a single sound. Some examples would be ph as in phone or sh as in fish. These letter combinations are typically taught in the early primary grades. Teachers are always looking for engaging ideas for teaching digraphs, so hopefully you will find ... Read More about Ideas for Teaching Digraphs
Teacher Treat Tuesday_November and Thanksgiving
I am sure there are a lot of relieved teachers out there, now that Halloween is finally over and we can move on to Teacher Treat Tuesday for November and Thanksgiving. It is fun though, isn't it?! It's that one time in the year that you get to really use your imagination, dress up in fun and ... Read More about Teacher Treat Tuesday_November and Thanksgiving
Tips for Technology Organization
In today's changing classrooms, technology organization is an added task that teachers need to incorporate into their days. Hopefully these basic tips for technology organization in the classroom will give you a useful starting point! The good news is, with some planning and forethought, ... Read More about Tips for Technology Organization
Halloween Round Up Ideas and Activities
This Halloween Round Up Ideas and Activities post is full of ideas to keep your students engaged this Halloween! You can tap into that fun energy by doing lots of themed activities, crafts and lesson plans. The great part about "doing Halloween" in your classroom is that while students will be ... Read More about Halloween Round Up Ideas and Activities
School Lunch Ideas and a FREEBIE!
Summer is coming to an end and school is about to start. That of course means it’s time to get back into the school year routine. Part of that routine in many households is packing school lunches. Packed lunches are a great option when your child isn’t too fond of what the school has to offer or you ... Read More about School Lunch Ideas and a FREEBIE!
Fall Blog Post Ideas For Teacher Bloggers
If you're a teacher blogger, you know the struggle ... coming up with ideas for blog posts on a consistent basis isn't always easy. Now that school's back in session it can be even harder with all of the other work that keeps piling up! So, let me give you a helping hand with this list of fall blog ... Read More about Fall Blog Post Ideas For Teacher Bloggers
Teacher Treat Tuesday_October and Halloween
Wow - can you believe it is October already! Time has flown since 'back to school' season and loads of people are already planning for Christmas! My sights are firmly set on Halloween, dress up, sugar-filled parties and all of the fun crafts for this time of year! Teachers are beginning ... Read More about Teacher Treat Tuesday_October and Halloween
Integrating Science Into Fall Teaching
Fall teaching is one of the best times of the year! Everything is still fresh and the students are still excited about school. There's just something about the crisp weather, beautiful colors, and fall outdoor activities that make being in school with our students more fun! It's also a great time ... Read More about Integrating Science Into Fall Teaching
Student Classroom Jobs And Roles
Do you assign each of your students classroom jobs and roles? Some teachers feel like this is often more trouble than it's worth. They view it as "just one more thing to keep track of and supervise." But if you take the time to teach your students HOW to perform their jobs you'll be amazed at how ... Read More about Student Classroom Jobs And Roles
Fun Ways to Teach Color Words
Recognizing color words is an important skill for young students. Colors are everywhere and the words for the colors are used in texts, stories and songs over and over again. But it's not just learning the color sight words that's important. While our students are learning to differentiate colors ... Read More about Fun Ways to Teach Color Words
Teacher Treat Tuesday_September
September is upon us and the seasons will be changing soon! This is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year - I just love autumn colors! Classroom routines have been established for many and it's a great time to start some craft in the classroom - be brave and let them create - your ... Read More about Teacher Treat Tuesday_September