Messy handwriting. Difficulty drawing or coloring. Low stamina for typing. Frustration when cutting with scissors. Does this sound like one of your students? Fine motor skills play an important role in academic and personal success. What can teachers do if they observe student fine motor
You’ve done the trainings. You believe in the Science of Reading. But… some of those old routines still feel comfortable! Letting go of familiar practices can be tough, but these easy swaps will make a big difference for your students. The best part? These alternatives
Looking to refresh your classroom without spending hours scrolling Pinterest? We’ve got you covered! We asked real teachers in our Lucky Teachers Facebook Group to share their favorite classroom themes for K-2 and they delivered big-time. Whether you’re all about bold colors, calming vibes, or
Parent communication is crucial and should be a top priority to keep families informed about their child’s learning. A positive home-to-school relationship starts with open communication. Here’s how I build strong connections with parents each year. At our school’s open house, I focus on making
Parent teacher conferences can go one of two ways and so I am excited to bring to you some tips and tricks that I have learned over the past twelve years to help make your parent teacher conferences a successful and productive time with your
A few words that are often heard when teachers talk about literacy are decodable readers, leveled texts, genre and classroom library… and the big one: SCIENCE OF READING. How can all these things fit together when it comes to the classroom library?Let’s make your classroom
