When I heard the news that my school district was taking away writing time next year with the expectation teachers would have to integrate writing in content areas, I was saddened. I’m sure this is not the first district or classroom that this has happened… Keep Reading…
End of the Year Celebration Ideas for Elementary Teachers
1. Minute to Win It GamesMinute to Win It games can be super low-prep and incredibly fun and engaging. We Are Teachers has a great blog post of 25 Minute to Win It games perfect for the elementary classroom.2. Paper Airplane RacesLook up some different… Keep Reading…
Organizing Your Classroom: Creating Working Systems
Organizing your classroom can take some planning and time. Creating a working system is key to having an organized classroom year round. A good organizer will also tell you that you must first start with decluttering before you create systems. Step 1 – Declutter Your… Keep Reading…
Building Writing Skills with the Science of Reading
As elementary teachers, we all know that writing is an essential skill that our students need to master. However, teaching writing can be a challenging task, and we often find ourselves struggling to help our students develop their writing skills. How can the science of… Keep Reading…
7 Tips for Surviving the End of the School Year
The end of the school year is an exciting time for elementary students, but for teachers, it can be a time of stress and burnout. As the school year draws to a close, there are still a lot of things that need to be done,… Keep Reading…
How to Differentiate Writing Instruction
Wondering how to differentiate your writing instruction? Kids and adults alike vary greatly in their writing abilities so it’s no wonder it’s a difficult subject to teach! Using intentional planning, you can reach the diverse needs of your students during your writing block. Read on… Keep Reading…