Ok so I'm officially obsessed with Bitmojis. I've always been a fan for personal use, but now I'm excited to use them in my classroom this year as well. I think that my students will really get a kick out of them. They're the perfect way to subtly engage students and continue to build positive relationships.

Take your virtual classroom to the next level! This packet will give you all the school and farmhouse vibes right in your own home. Give your students a beautiful view when they see your space covered with watercolor plants and touches of farmhouse. Your space will be personalized in no time as you utilize the editable chalkboard and mix and match growth mindset posters accented with beautiful

Today I'm sharing one of my favourite tasks for building community in the classroom. Students are able to share an important aspect of themselves (the story of their name) with the class and with me, their teacher. Through this task we are also working on important skills, like reading comprehension, writing, and reflection. Day 1 To begin, I asked my students to write any name they wish they had on a sticky note. They then placed it in a mason jar. I read my class the story "The Name Jar"…

Looking to turn your classroom into a farmhouse masterpiece? Checkout the 8 farmhouse essentials that every farmhouse classroom needs!

Get creative with this space-themed art project for kids inspired by literature to create an imaginative set of watercolour planets.

Spoiler alert it's a teacher cart. I will show you epic ideas for your teacher rolling cart and where to get it. Idea #10 may change your life!

To teachers, close reading can sometimes seem intimidating. I used to feel like I did not have enough time in my reading block to have…

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I've done a lot of experimenting with desk arrangements over the years. I've definitely found my favorite. Keep reading, I'll tell you about it. I've also discovered that it's smart to pick a few

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The best ideas in classroom organization This includes the best ideas to organize your bookshelves, create an epic teacher cart, plus create the perfect space just for you!

Whenever I teach freshmen or sophomores, I always begin the school year with a short story unit. I use this unit to introduce literary elements to my students, and they start exploring literary analysis. I believe it is a perfect way to begin the school year. Toward the end of my short story unit, I assign my students a collaborative short story review poster project that takes two days. I use the poster project as a final review activity before our short story unit test and essay. And since…

In honor of the astronomy studies you have enjoyed or any Star Wars fans out there, enjoy this space chalk pastel art tutorial! Space art is simply so beautiful. It is so easy to achieve

Ideas for helping students begin to understand the meaning of letter and number grades so that grades are a learning tool!

It's a fact..teachers love books! Discovering new read alouds is always an exciting adventure. The following are my favorite first week of school read alouds. Most of these titles have lesson ideas that go along with them. You can find the coordinating lesson plans and activities in our First Week of School Lesson Plans resource. For a break down of how these books can be used to jump start a successful first week of school be sure to download our FREE First Week of School Schedule!