October is one of my favorite months! I love everything fall. Pumpkins, lattes, football, cool weather, sweaters, literally everything. Here are some of my favorite activities I use in the classroom. Nickel Puzzle: This is great practice for kids who need help counting by 5's or coin identification. These puzzles also come in two different difficulty levels. Some of the puzzles are cut at angles ... Read More about October Activities
Classroom Must-Haves!
I have a few things in the classroom that I couldn't live without. Tidy Tubs: Tidy Tubs are a must have in any elementary classroom. They help keep our classroom clean, they are easy to store, and it helps promote responsibility in our classroom. Whenever we are doing a craftivity or a cut and paste activity, we put our Tidy Tubs on each table. When kids are cutting things out they can quickly ... Read More about Classroom Must-Haves!
Classroom Reveal
Going back to school means it's time to reorganize and decorate the classroom! After, hours of work and help from my wonderful mom, my classroom is ready for all my new first graders. Take a look at my room for some helpful tips on how to get your classroom ready for the new year. Work Wall I created this last year in my classroom to show off my students work. I bought 21 pieces of 12x12 scrap ... Read More about Classroom Reveal
Classroom Library
My library is getting a super makeover this year! I started this makeover last year by doing some super organizing. My secret weapon of choice for this makeover is my XYRON sticker machine. This amazing machine turns any piece of paper into a sticker. Now, creating a sticker for every book in your library is time consuming but totally worth it! Here are the steps on how I made the ... Read More about Classroom Library
Classroom Manangement!
When starting the year, we all tend to reflect on which of our classroom management styles worked best or how can we use something new that may be more effective. Today, I am going to explain some of the management styles I have used and the pros and cons of each. Kid Kritters / Warm Fuzzies This is a tool that you can use for your whole class or for individual rewards. First things first, you ... Read More about Classroom Manangement!
