Wise teachers know this saying to be true - "You only get one first day of school." Luckily, we've sourced some of the best first day of school activities from experienced and enthusiastic teachers across the country. Make the first day of the new school year count...
If you're a new teacher and you're staring at those blank bulletin boards thinking, "What in the world do I put on these??" Don't stress. Bulletin boards are all about what is helpful for you and your students. They can serve as academic anchors to be used for student...
The average teacher spends close to 1,500 hours in the classroom each year. With so much time spent here, the classroom should be a place you and your students can all enjoy! An organized classroom brings a sense of calm, purpose, and efficiency to the everyday...
Guess what time it is? If you guessed back to school time, you are right! With the back to school season, comes classroom setup time. Teachers have a blast decorating their rooms, creating bulletin board masterpieces and making their classroom a home away from home....
Here's the thing about classroom bulletin boards... some people LOVE making them and some totally despise them. I've always been a bit of a mixture. Putting them up is fun but taking them down is something I have to force myself to do. No matter what side of the...
If you're reading this while thinking, "How do I even begin planning for 1st or 2nd grade?" or "What I did last year didn't work and I need to try out something new!" this is the post for you! Let's start by going over the basics for planning for 1st grade/2nd grade....
Believe it or not, the beginning of the school year is right around the corner! The start of the school year is the prime time to cement routines, procedures and foundational academic skills. This post dives into the top 5 beginning of the year skills for 2nd grade,...
Whether you are deep in back to school classroom set up mode, or you're looking for a glow up idea mid year, you're sure to find a bulletin board design you'll love in this post! Save your favorite ideas for next year too... One of our favorite pro teacher tips is to...
The school year is wrapping up, books are being packed up and papers recycled. As teachers around the country pack up their current classrooms, many begin to think about how to set up their classroom differently next year. (Yep, teachers can't help thinking that far...
Teachers start the beginning of the year with a super cute, ultra organized desk area. However, as we all know the days, weeks and months of the school year tend to add "debris" to this area. Having an organized system AND tools to keep this important classroom area...
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