Classroom Makeover Hi, I have been teaching now for thirty years and am so excited to tell you about my daughter, Kara. She graduated last spring and has just begun her first year as a third grade teacher. Although I am still teaching I feel like I am passing the torch helping her with her first Classroom Makeover! My daughter, Kara, First Ever Back to School Night! We worked all summer ... Read More about Classroom Makeover For a First Year Teacher
Fun Ways to Engage Students in Black History Writing
Hi, thanks for stopping by today! I am going to share with you some fun ways to get kids excited about researching and writing about famous Black Americans. One of my favorite free sites for teachers is Epic. You get a free account if you are a teacher. It has thousands of books on it. Check it out! You will love it. You can start by having your children read a book on Epic of a famous Black ... Read More about Fun Ways to Engage Students in Black History Writing
9 Engaging Christmas Activities Your Students Will Love!
The Christmas Holidays will be here soon. Here are some fun ideas your students will love! Check them out below! Christmas Math Word Problems! Give your children practice in solving Christmas math word problems using these holiday themed printables! These holiday themed word problems are common core aligned! 1.OA.A1 Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word ... Read More about 9 Engaging Christmas Activities Your Students Will Love!
Engage your Ells with these Fall Label It, Write About It, Activities!
This FALL Label it! Write About It! activity is sure to be a hit with your English Language learners as well as all kindergarten and first grade students. Watch the video preview above! It is aligned to Common Core Standards and can be used in a writing center, small group or whole group. It can also be used as a fun morning work activity. Nine Label It! Write about it! activities are ... Read More about Engage your Ells with these Fall Label It, Write About It, Activities!
Useful ELL Activities to Immediately Increase School Vocabulary
This ESL teaching resource contains everything you need to help make your English Language Learners transition into the classroom easier! It will quickly have your students speaking, hearing, reading and writing essential Classroom vocabulary words. I made it when I became an ESL teacher and couldn't find any good resources to use with lots of picture support. It includes 5 days of ESL lesson ... Read More about Useful ELL Activities to Immediately Increase School Vocabulary
