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...
If you’ve ever thought, “When am I supposed to work out—during lunch duty or after grading 27 math tests?” you're not alone. Finding time to stay active during the school year can feel nearly impossible. But the good news? It doesn’t have to. These fitness tips for...
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 families! I have put...
Let’s be real—indoor recess can be rough. The kids are bouncing off the walls, the noise level is creeping higher, and all you want to do is hit play on a video and breathe for five minutes. But... admin says no videos for indoor recess. Good news: You can use videos,...
The struggle is real—poor eating habits, skipping workouts, and the dreaded snack table in the staff lounge. Sound familiar? In our Lucky 2nd Grade Teachers Facebook Group, we asked: How do you stay healthy when you’re short on time and energy?The answers were too...
Celebrate the 100th Day of School with 11 interactive stations that combine learning, fun, and creativity! These stations are designed for students to rotate through during the day, keeping them engaged while practicing essential skills. Each station is simple to set...
As teachers, our plates are constantly overflowing. Luckily, emerging technology can help with that. In this post I am talking about AI for teachers, and 5 ways this assistive technology can save you time...and sanity! The five tools we will be exploring are: ChatGPT...
This year, more than ever, we are seeing comments in our Facebook groups concerning an overly chatty class. With a chatty class being the trend, we tapped into the wealth of knowledge in these online groups. Below is a list of top tier teacher hacks for talkative...
As summer approaches, the dreaded summer slide might pop into mind. The best way to combat academic loss over the summer is to keep reading. Explore our list of teacher-approved, kid-loved book series for 1st grade & 2nd grade to keep the love of reading alive...
Looking to stir up some excitement in your science lessons? Hands-on experiments are the way to go! But how can you plan easy experiments for your students, gather materials without spending a lot of money, and keep things organized and not chaotic? The answer is...
