Classroom

My Three Must-Dos for Setting High Expectations in the Classroom

As most schools head back to in-person learning soon, I want to share several essentials for how I start my…
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Teaching students the difference between literal and inferential thinking is one of my must-do lessons at the beginning of every…
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Back to School 2020 is sure to be one for the history books. Desks 6 feet apart, plexiglass dividers, classes…
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Morning Meeting. It isn’t just for the primary kids! I was lucky enough to get my very first job at…
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Incorporating the outdoors into your classroom can be a fun way for kids to learn, and this year it will…
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Every year that I walk into a classroom, I have the same goal: build our class into warm, welcoming community…
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Collaboration is one of my favorite things about my Inspired by Upper Elementary Facebook group. It’s a safe place where…
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When I student taught, I spent half a semester in 5th grade and half a semester in kindergarten. It was…
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Before I even attempt to write this post, I want to be 1000% clear that I don’t believe any teacher anywhere needs…
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It’s that time of year! Schools are beginning to look at their staffing for next year, current teachers are making…
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Years ago, I shared this idea as a free resource on TpT, but I’ve never gotten around to explaining my weekly…
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Have you already started planning for the first week of school? I’ve always spent hours upon hours upon hours perfecting…
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