Beginning of Fall Review Activities for Primary Grades

It seems like the school year ends, summer flies by and just like that, it is back to school time! When the whirlwind called summer is done, it is time to plan some fun (and low prep) beginning of fall activities for your 1st or

Teacher Survival Kit

As the school year approaches, many teachers focus on arranging and decorating their classrooms as part of their summer prep. But, have you ever thought of creating a teacher survival kit? Your future “it is January and these kids are driving me bonkers” self will

Get Ready for Next Year: Essential Summer Classroom Prep

It happens to the best of us… you’re sitting outside, soaking in summer break, when it hits: the school planning bug. Your brain wonders if it’s too early, but you sure would love to feel on top of things when back to school season hits!

New 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher Must-Haves

Have you just landed your dream teaching job? Are you moving to a new grade level? Or, are you returning after a restful summer break and ready to start fresh? If so, this post has all of the teacher must haves: resources to make your

Amazing Ideas for Organizing Anchor Charts

Anchor charts are an awesome way to quickly display key concepts. They are versatile visual tools that can be used across all subject areas. Most likely, you and your students have put in a lot of time, energy, and brain power to make an anchor

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