How do you keep your students on task and learning during October when all they're thinking about is Halloween and trick or treat? This fun, seasonal read aloud will do the trick, and Spookley The Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano will soon become one of your class favorites! This is a great story with a simple message of "You can't judge a book (or a pumpkin) by its cover". It's the perfect ... read more
7 Tips For Using Morning Meeting Slides: FREE Templates
Starting the school day on the right foot is crucial for setting a positive tone and preparing students for a day of learning. One great way to achieve this is through your morning meeting activities. There are many components to morning meetings and one of them is using daily slides. But you may be wondering, how do you have time to prepare for this every single day? One way to streamline ... read more
Ultimate List of Fun Morning Meeting Greetings For K-1
One of the best ways to kickstart your school day is to gather together on the carpet for a class meeting. There are many activities you can do but one of the key components of morning meeting are your morning meeting greetings. This simple practice not only fosters strong connections but also cultivates essential social and communication skills in our young learners. In this blog post, we'll ... read more
Best Halloween Classroom Door Decorations For 2025
If you're looking for creative Halloween classroom door decorations, you've come to the right place. These Halloween door ideas use simple materials like construction paper and paint to welcome students into your classroom in a fun way. Want to start a little friendly competition in your hallway this year to see who can have the best Halloween door decorations? Here's your inspiration! Before ... read more
30 Quick & Easy Morning Meeting Activities For Elementary
Get the most out of your morning meeting activities with fun ideas to help kindergarten and first grade students make new friends and practice skills in a fun way. Jump in and discover all the exciting things you can do to make your classroom morning meeting awesome! Prefer to listen? Podcast Episode 11 - The 4 Parts of Morning Meeting Every Elementary Teacher Should Know Getting ... read more
50 Awesome First Grade Read Alouds Kids Will Love
Whether you're looking for the perfect first grade read alouds to kick off the school year, searching for captivating chapter books to engage your students, or simply seeking stories with beautiful illustrations, we've got you covered. In this blog post, we've compiled a list of 50 fantastic picture books that are sure to delight your first graders. From classic tales to modern favorites, ... read more
15 Easy Tips For Teaching First Grade & Kindergarten Writing
Teaching first grade and kindergarten writing is a crucial step in students' educational journey. Teaching writing requires creativity, patience, and an understanding of the developmental needs of young children. By implementing the strategies in this post, you can create a dynamic and engaging writing curriculum that helps students build their language skills, develop their creative voices, and ... read more
43 Awesome Books About Respect for Kids
Teaching young children about respect and good manners is a great way to improve your classroom management and teach important life skills. One of the best ways you can do this is through the use of some awesome books about respect for kids! This list of 45 children's books will give you lots of ideas to help your students make good choices and learn about respecting others in a fun way. It Is ... read more
The Best Elementary SEL Strategies For Teachers in 2023
One of teachers biggest concerns in the classroom today is social emotional learning and how to teach SEL skills to young people. Having gone through a pandemic and coming out on the other side, we see the toll it has taken on students' mental health. Behavior issues are at an all-time high and teachers are struggling to help young children with their emotional needs. How do we help kids ... read more
91 Fun Icebreaker Getting To Know You Games For Kids
Looking for some getting to know you games for students? These ice breakers are a great way for new students to make friends during the first few weeks of school. First Day Of School Icebreakers 1. Beach Ball Toss: Label a beach ball with words like "favorite food", "favorite color", and "favorite tv show". Students can sit in a circle and toss the ball back and forth around the ... read more
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