Teacher Idea Factory
Conversation hearts are a show stopper in the primary grades. The gooey messages make kids giggle, hoot and holler, and engage like NO other. There are oodles of different ways that you can integrate these little candy gems into standards-based activities. Keep reading to snag a few game ideas that
Cultivating a climate of kindness and caring in our classrooms is one of the most magical parts of teaching. I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new ways to slip in a kindness lesson. Here’s a quick and easy Kindness Challenge that’s classroom, student, and pocketbook friendly.
I am coming at you today with a totally new narrative writing idea. It’s an idea that not only challenges and engages kids, but it also downright excites them. I’ve seen these lessons play out in oodles of classrooms throughout my area (2nd-5th grade) and it’s a winner EVERY SINGLE TIME. I
I’m here to share a primary reading secret. Okay, it might not be all that big of a secret any more as I have blogged about this amazing secret on more than one occasion. However, my FREEBIE packet just received a facelift so it seemed like a stellar idea for
How do you feel about teaching writing? Writing hands down is my FAVORITE subject to teach. I love the challenge. I love the creativity. I love watching those babes spread their wings, come into their own, and find their voice. The list for me is endless. Despite my college training
Want to keep engagement high, while still targeting those tricky standards? Well, I have two little words for you . . . WEARABLE WORK. Yep. It’s that simple. If primary kiddos can put an activity some place on their little bodies I promise that they will be all about whatever you
Valentine’s Day is hands down my FAVORITE day in the classroom. The little guys are able to decode most of their cards at this point and the look of pure joy that takes over their faces after reading each note absolutely melts my heart. With this said, let’s just
Over the years, my math block has grown considerably. While I think this is a totally valid and necessary maneuver, it has made for a gigantic math stretch. This change, combined with our new-ish Common Core math program, is not all that conducive to long-term learning (IMO). Let’s be honest
As I sat down to plan out my holiday run with my firsties, my head started to spin a bit. Even though planning for this fun season is exciting, it can be a bit overwhelming. I found myself asking, “With only three weeks until Christmas Break, how am I going
How in the world are we already at the end of the first trimester and rollin’ into Turkey Break? I know I ask similar questions quite a bit on here (it must be my old age), but time just seems to be zooming by these days. Despite the lack of