Ask any veteran teacher, “what’s the best way to create a positive and productive environment in your classroom?” and you’ll hear the same answer over and over. Setting up a daily school routine is crucial. Our young students thrive in a safe and consistent...
Do you have some PDF resources that would make fantastic anchor charts? But, you’ve never actually made them into charts - because that would require some serious art skills (and time!!) Well, did you know that it's possible (and super quick!) to print your...
As a teacher, having an organized classroom is a must. Achieving this, however, can be super tough! With all of the paper, supplies, and learning resources necessary to do our jobs properly, keeping the classroom organized is usually a year-long struggle. However,...
Teaching math and literacy in the primary grades involves a lot of tools and papers, especially in your centers. So how do we organize our math and literacy centers? The key to effective center planning is top-notch math center organization of all your materials....
Set up your first or second grade classroom for success! A good classroom setup will feel like each group has enough space to complete their task. This means that materials have a designated spot. Also, the flow of traffic is not too crowded or too open. Read on to...
Do you ever wish you had another set of hands at your guided reading or guided math table? An anchor chart stand is the answer. These are great for holding visuals, directions, anchor charts, vocabulary cards, or an example of a task the students need to complete....
You have all these math centers but now what? Are you wondering what the best math centers storage options are for your classroom? I have a bunch of storage options that can work for any budget! Math Centers Storage Options on Video If you'd prefer to skip...
Have you ever wondered how teachers are making these beautiful bulletin board letters? This post outlines a step by step set of directions to create large bulletin board letters that stand out and look amazing! Step 1: Gather Your Supplies and Print To create...
Have you heard of flexible seating? Many teachers are transforming their classrooms in an effort to make their learning spaces more student-centered. When I started posting to Instagram and Facebook about my class moving to flexible seating, I was flooded with all...
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