Black History Month is a powerful opportunity to celebrate and honor the contributions of African Americans throughout history. In my classroom, I wanted to go beyond simply reading about historical figures— although I do LOVE to do that! I wanted my students to actively engage in research, writing, and presenting
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is such a wonderful opportunity to teach students about kindness, fairness, and dreaming big. Personally, I love that it kicks off learning about biographies, history, and timelines, which naturally lead into the themes of Black History Month. With the right activities, we can help kids
STAR Binders are a resource I have used every year in my teaching career for home-school communication! They were once called FISH Binders, but the concept has stayed the same. These binders serve as a vital communication tool between home and school, ensuring that important information is easily accessible for
Meet the Teacher, Open House, Back to School Bash… whatever you call it, it’s the event before school starts where you get to meet your new students. It can be nerve-wracking for everyone involved. Students are nervous about meeting their new teacher, parents might be eager to transition their child
As we prepare for the new school year, one of the most exciting events is just around the corner—Meet the Teacher! It’s a chance to welcome our new students and their families into our classroom community. To make this event even more memorable, why not add a little extra touch
Class Leadership Role Guidelines: Every student gets a leadership role. Sometimes more than one! Your students are a part of the classroom. Not YOUR classroom or THEIR classroom, the classroom. It is both yours and theirs. It is the space you share- primarily yours but also theirs. For students to
Using inspirational quotes in the classroom can instantly boost your classroom culture and students’ attitudes. Quotes are such an inspiration to me. I collect them, read them, and look at them often. They inspire me to work hard and keep going. One of my favorite quotes is “It is remarkable
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