The end of the year can make any classroom feel like a zoo. As a primary teacher, I’ve learned to embrace this busy season and try my best to go with the flow. This helps ensure I can keep my…
As a primary teacher, so much of my lesson planning and small group time revolves around teaching and practicing phonics skills. We all know this is such a key time in students’ education as they learn to decode words and…
Ever find that a game is just the trick for engaging kids in learning? Spelling games can sometimes be the perfect tool to help our children and students practice spelling words. With options for digital spelling games, hands-on spelling games,…
Ahhh spring… when the weather warms up and summer vacation is on the horizon, keeping your students engaged gets more challenging. Over the years, I’ve found this is especially true when it comes to math! Once the spring fever hits,…
Whether you’re starting a brand new year or coming back to school from a break, it’s almost certain that you’ll need to revisit behavior expectations with your students. If you’re a primary teacher, I’m betting you already know the depth…
One of the best ways to keep students engaged in learning all year long is with fun, seasonal activities. If things have been feeling a little dreary in your classroom lately, try adding a bit of winter sparkle! This is…
Do you spend your Sunday nights or preps searching for and preparing word work and spelling activities for your kindergarten or first-grade students? Not anymore with these Free Editable Spelling Worksheets! It takes time to develop quality word work activities…
Teaching young students to read is one of my favorite things about being a primary teacher. There’s nothing better than watching young readers light up with excitement as they begin to decode new reading passages for the first time. The…
If you’re a parent with a little learner in your house, you’ve probably been hearing a lot of buzz about Boom Cards. Whether you’ve been asked to use them at home by your child’s teacher, you’d like to use them…
The holidays are a special time in the lives of our students. They are special both at home and in the classroom. I love learning about my students’ holiday traditions, so this Holiday Traditions Project has quickly become a must-do…
The holidays can be a stressful time of year in the classroom! The children are excited and only half listening. There are a million things to do and wrap up before winter break. On top of all that, you want…
