If you are anything like me finding the perfect teacher bag can be like looking for the holy grail or winning the lottery. I have high standards for my teacher bag because it is going to be my main sidekick for the next 9 months. Truth be told, my perfect teacher bag would be the teacher version of a Mary Poppins bag. I'm so excited to share my favorite teacher bag! My new Kah and Kee Backpack has more bells and whistles than any other bag I have ever owned. Here are the reasons I can’t wait to use this bag this year: 1. Teacher Tote / Teacher Backpack - It's Both! Unlike most backpacks ... Read More about My Favorite Teacher Bag
My Favorite Classroom Apps for Increasing Parent Involvement
If teachers around could have one wish granted, one thing you would hear and see over and over again is this . . . I would like more parent involvement. Parent involvement can mean a lot of things and look a lot of ways. It would be parent involvement in the education process in general, like helping with homework, asking questions about the learning, and supporting the teacher. Or parent involvement could mean physical help in the classroom, at special events or on field trips. Either way parent involvement in the classroom makes a huge impact on learning and our students. Parent Involvement ... Read More about My Favorite Classroom Apps for Increasing Parent Involvement
3 TIPS TO CLOCK OUT ON TIME
As a teacher it is often difficult to leave the work at school and head home to have a "normal" family life. After all, more often than not we say "my kids" referring to our students and our own children. But it is not impossible to leave work on time! I found with a little organization my teacher time management improved. It's important that we learn to clock out on time. I hope you will join me in the journey toward work-life balance. Clock Out on Time - Teacher Myth? Okay, it’s August. The summer months have passed and if you are like me, I have mixed emotions. As I look ahead, I am filled ... Read More about 3 TIPS TO CLOCK OUT ON TIME
Introducing Centers in Kindergarten
Learning centers {also called stations} are an integral part of the learning process. They give the students an opportunity to put into practice what they have been learning. But the thought of introducing centers at the beginning of a new year can be very overwhelming. Just imagine - it's the first week of school and you are so excited to start the year with your new students. But then it hits you - they are all blank slates again. You are starting all over again. Kindergarten, unlike other grades, has a twist of its own. Each year your students arrive as blank slates. They don't know ... Read More about Introducing Centers in Kindergarten
Differentiation Using Centers
Differentiated instruction is so important in the classroom to help students excel at their various learning levels. However, it can be very difficult to find activities that cover the same content while reaching students of all levels. Some activities can be differentiated but require a lot of teacher supervision and others require lots of prep time. Today I want to share about something that has made my life easier - differentiation using centers. DIFFERENTIATION USING CENTERS According to research, centers {also called stations} are one of the best ways to differentiate the learning experience ... Read More about Differentiation Using Centers
How I Teach Procedures
If there was a golden rule for kindergarten it would be this - don't assume they know anything. Start with the assumption that they are all blank slates. Then teach them what you want them to know. This is where I begin each year, and when I start with this mindset I see the importance of teaching procedures from day one. Teaching procedures is the key to making your classroom run smoothly and efficiently. If you take the time to teach your class how to do things then I promise in the long run you will have more time to focus on the academics. Today I want to share with you the steps I ... Read More about How I Teach Procedures
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