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 Classroom Instruction
Incorporating the outdoors into your classroom can be a fun way for kids to learn, and this year it will…
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Incorporating Classroom Traditions to Build Classroom Community
Every year that I walk into a classroom, I have the same goal: build our class into warm, welcoming community…
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The Pros and Cons of Departmentalization in Elementary Schools
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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Making the Leap: Moving from Primary to Upper Elementary
When I student taught, I spent half a semester in 5th grade and half a semester in kindergarten. It was…
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Teacher Edition
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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Weekly Letter Writing to Build Community
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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My First Week of School Plans
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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Brain Break Videos that your kids will LOVE!
While GoNoodle has always been a staple in my classroom, I’ve found that the older the kids are, the less…
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Reading Skills Quick Reference Guide
Well, to say it’s been a while since I’ve posted would be an understatement! Although I haven’t posted a new…
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No Homework Policy: One Year Later
Last school year was a really big year in my classroom. We started flexible seating (you can read more about…
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First Day of School with Flexible Seating!
Hi there! This will be a quick post since today was the first day of school, I’m exhausted, and still…
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