Happy New Year, all! January usually comes with a lot of reflection on the past year, and a lot of dreaming and hoping for the new one. How does the new year feel to you? I am ready, but plan to just take things one step, one item on a list, and/or one day at a time and do the best I can with each. … Read More
Learning Centers in Kindergarten
Implementing learning centers in Kindergarten is imperative in order to run successful intervention groups and/or reading groups. Over the years I’ve learned a lot through trial and error when it comes to planning and storing my centers. I have finally fine-tuned how they’re run and really love how easily I can switch out the center materials plus give easy access the students to pick their … Read More
Back to School: My Teacher Tips and Top Resource Picks to Start School Virtually
Now more than ever, one of my favorite things about being on Instagram is connecting with fellow teachers – seasoned teachers, first year teachers, student teachers… all who’ve been thrown into a chaotic new virtual, hybrid, or masked-CDC-regulated teaching world. My heart goes out to everyone trying to balance what life has thrown our way. I see so much value in sharing ideas, thoughts, tips, resources … Read More
Back to School: Top Teacher Picks for the Primary Classroom
One of my favorite things about being on Instagram is connecting with fellow teachers – seasoned teachers, first year teachers, and student teachers. And you know what’s even better? Sharing ideas, thoughts, tips, questions/answers – and most of all – kindness in our journey in this field. I am a Kindergarten teacher, and am going into year 12 in my teaching career. This post will be … Read More
Back to School: Open House, First Year Tips, Classroom Ideas and more!
I’ve had so many teachers reach out to me this past year on Instagram – seasoned teachers, first year teachers, and student teachers. I have loved connecting over questions, ideas, advice, and all things teacher-related! I am a Kindergarten teacher, and am going into year 11 in my teaching career. This post will be related to lower elementary/primary grade levels and will share insight on … Read More
Back to School with Jane
*This post was created in collaboration with Jane.com and I was gifted their items in exchange for my personal and honest review. All opinions are my own. With August right around the corner, going back to school starts weighing on everyone’s mind! As a teacher, I am so excited that my partnership with Jane.com this month was shopping for “back to school” decorations – things you can utilize in … Read More