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One Word Goal Setting for Kids: A Meaningful Back-to-School SEL Activity
I’ve had goal setting in my First Week of School Lesson Plans since I first started teaching. However, the way I’ve accomplished goal setting has significantly changed over the years….
My Favorite Amazon Teacher Purchases for 2026
I just finished my 17th year in education, and I can say without a doubt that there actually ARE some Amazon teacher purchases that are worth putting in your classroom….
Accomplishment Animals: My FAVORITE Way to Celebrate Student Successes
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I have a soft spot for the little classroom moments that build big things and have a real, lasting impact….
The Best Teacher Advice for New AND Veteran Teachers!
If there’s one piece of teacher advice I wish someone had told me during my first few years of teaching, it’s this: you do NOT have to figure everything out…
Best Easy End of the Year Student Gifts
The end of the school year is always so full of energy — but as teachers, our to-do list is also very, very full. I always love being able to…
1 Simple Test Prep Strategy That Helps Students Master Multiple Choice: The Pink Elephant
I just finished preparing a group of students for a standardized test, and they CLUNG to this test prep strategy, so I knew I had to share it! I’ve been…
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Adaptability and Flexible Thinking | Morning Meeting for Upper Elementary | SEL
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Responsibility Lessons and Activities for Kids | The Last Stand | SEL
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hey, I’m Mary
I’m so glad you are here. I’m a current gifted and talented teacher in a small town in Colorado, and I’ve been in education since 2009. My passion (other than my family and cookies) is for making teachers’ lives easier and classrooms more engaging.
