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Saturday, September 6, 2025

A Simple Trick for Learning Students’ Names

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Learning every student’s name, and pronouncing it correctly, is one of the simplest but most powerful ways to build community in the classro...
Monday, August 25, 2025

✨ Put a Little Magic in the First Day of School (Right After Lunch!)

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The first day of school can feel like a whirlwind. By the time lunch is over, everyone’s minds and bodies have been working hard. That’s why...
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

10 September Essentials Every First & Second Grade Teacher Needs (and They’re on SALE!)

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September is almost here and if you’re anything like me, you’re looking for easy, ready-to-go resources to keep your days smooth and your st...
Sunday, August 3, 2025

The Only Way to Learn Math? Do the Math!

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There’s a quote I recently turned into a poster for our classroom: “Math is not a spectator sport. The only way to learn math is to do math...
Friday, August 1, 2025

Make Morning Meetings the Best Part of Your Day (And Save Tons of Time!)

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LET'S BE REAL: There’s a lot on your plate at the start of a new school year. Between prepping supplies, organizing your classroom, and ...
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

New Directed Drawing: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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Looking for a fun and easy If You Give a Mouse a Cookie activity for your primary students? This directed drawing lesson is the perfect comp...
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The One Phrase That Turns Students Into Problem Solvers

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As elementary teachers, we’re constantly asked to solve problems whether they are big or small. But for the past few years, I’ve been using ...
Sunday, July 27, 2025

Why I Keep the Same Bulletin Board Up Every Year (And I’m So Glad I Do)

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Confession: I used to stress about bulletin boards. I'd spend way too much time trying to make the layout work, only to realize the boa...
Thursday, July 24, 2025

My New Favorite PD Hack: EdWeb

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If you need PD hours and haven’t checked out EdWeb yet… do it! I just discovered it and I’m honestly impressed. It’s completely free , sup...
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