Morning Routine Ideas for Students to Calm the Chaos

A classroom morning routine is essential because it sets the tone for starting the school day. Routines offer students a predictable structure; as a result, this consistency sets them up for success each and every day.. We’ve gathered A TON of morning routine tips and

The First Week of Virtual Teaching

The school year of 2020 will be one for history books. And while we know this and can sit back in awe at the fact that we are living through history, this doesn’t change the fact that teachers need to navigate through this time and

Lucky Little Toolkit (Lifesaver!)

Back to School. A time of year when teachers get all the feels. Excited to start a new year with new students. Nervous for that first day of school! Sadness watching the last few sunny summer days slip away. 2020 added in a new level

Reading Groups-Going Virtual!

School starting online? Worried about how to do small group reading instruction through a screen? Don’t fear! We have you covered! Although teaching online is NOT ideal, there are still ways to engage students in meaningful, small group instruction. Keep reading to check out some

Why I Will ALWAYS Do Morning Meetings in My Classroom

Right now, most teachers are more worried about the social-emotional well-being of our students than how their math and reading scores will look in the fall. Yes, academics are important, but so is building classroom community and checking in with your lucky little learners. I

Building Classroom Community during Distance Learning

What will this fall look like? This question has more than likely creeped it’s way into the thoughts of teachers around the world. While we DON’T know what this fall will bring, we DO know what kids need. They need to feel comfortable in their

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